Creative interventions for challenging children and adolescents : 186 techniques, activities, worksheets and communication tips to change behaviors / Susan P. Epstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Epstein, Susan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Eau Claire, Wisconsin : PESI Publishing & Media, [2019]

Summary:

Working on behavioral changes can be fun and successful for children and teens -- if you have the right tools and approach.Experienced therapist and sought-after parent coach Susan Epstein brings her signature style of innovation and fun in her latest book, providing proven and ready-to-use ideas to improve behaviors.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

About the Author

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Anger &amp

Explosive Behaviors

Sometimes We Lose It

It's Not Fair!

Birthday Cake Relaxation

Calming Cards

The Feeling GPS

Let's Drive to CALM

A Watched Pot Never Boils!

Rag-Doll Relaxation

Let's Go to the Moon!

Now You See It, Now You Do It

Now You See It: Transition Planner

Up, Up, and Away

Tommy the Tiger

Building a Cool-Down Kit

More Ways Parents, Teachers and Professionals Can Support Children's Self-Regulation

Ending the Explosions

My Happy Dance!

Agenda Circles: An End to Power Struggles

Just the Facts: Simplifying Communication

Name It, Don't Blame It!

Disrespectful Behaviors

Which Behaviors Do You Want to Stop

Increase Your Parenting Awareness

Powerful Parenting Assessment

Commanding Respect

Watch Out for Negativity

Provide Nurturance and Guidance

Listen for Feelings

Child and Adolescent Behaviors That Drive Adults Nuts

4-Step Process for Calming Down

Mindful Robotic Parenting

Unleash Your Inner Robot

Finding Your Inner Robot: A Visualization Exercise

Which Behaviors Do You Want to Start or See More of?

Walls: Creating Rules That Make Sense

Before I Build a Wall

Take the Gentle Path

Understanding Power Struggles

Best Friend or Archenemy? What Type of Parent Are You?

When to Say "Yes" and When to Say "No"

A Boat Without a Rudder

Meta-View

Great Job! Breaking Away From Negativity

Random Acts of Kindness Wall

Teaching Your Kids How to Really Say "I'm Sorry"

"Pleeeeease, You Promised!" The Art of Blocking and Affirming

Choices: Getting What I Really Want

Pay the Jar

Miss-Takes! New Takes!

Trauma &amp

Depression

Outer Space-Seeing the Big Picture

What Would the Lamp Say?

It Looks Like Fun!.

Big Bird Grows Up

Beautiful Bags

Blue, Blue

Nightmares and Superheroes

Bad Things Happen to Great Kids

I Am

Helping Children Grieve

Parent FAQs About Children and Grief

Obesity and Depression: The New Childhood Disease

You Are What You Eat

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) &amp

Related Issues

What's Really Wrong?

Informed, Involved, and On Board

Children's Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

Red Flag Behaviors Checklist

A Mother's Journey

Stress &amp

Anxiety

Conversation Starters That Engage Even the Most Resistant Teens

Sailboats on the Sea: Feeling Focused Art Therapy

See, Hear, Feel: 5-4-3-2-1

Feel the Feeling: The Only Way Out Is Through

Turning Fear Into Courage

Talking to Teenagers About Stress

Organization &amp

Independence

Executive Function Disorder

Pom-Poms and You

Poker Chips for Electronics

Whistle While You Work: Taking Care of Belongings

Give Them a Hook

FIRST and THEN Board

Behavior Charts That Really Work

The Carrot and the Stick: Why Rewards Sometimes Don't Work

Magic Black Bag: How Not to Trip Over Backpacks, Skateboards, Etc

How to Outsource Your Laundry for Free: Life Skills Training

Kids as Cooks

The Creative Brain: Playing Without Electronics

Allowance Is What You Are Allowed: Early Lessons in Financial Responsibility

Just One More Glass of Water: Getting Kids to Bed and Sleeping Through the Night

Challenging &amp

Risky Behaviors

When Our Teens Don't Get Us and We Don't Get Them . . . and What to Do About It

Raising Teens Fearlessly

Difficult Conversations

Out With Friends Unsupervised

Good Role Models for Teen Drivers

Teen Driving

What You Need to Know About Your Teen and Drugs and Alcohol

Parent Ammo: The Written Word

Write Me an Essay

Our Own Teenage Years.

Responsibility &amp

What Ancient Greece Can Teach Us About Teens

The Wonders of Positive Communication

Great Relationship

Teenager's Budget Plan

What Teens Want

Coach a Teen: Getting Started

Teen Coaching Check-In

Visions of Hope: "If You Could Wave a Magic Wand"

Teen's Wheel of Life: Assessment and Tracking

Debriefing the Wheel

Dear Best Friend

Dear Best Friend (Responsible One)

Dream Boards

A Perfect Day

Social &amp

Emotional Skills

Volunteering: Getting to Thank You!

What Is Your Word?

Tweet Power

Creating Greatness

Excuses Versus Reasons

Time, Time, Time

What Does Your Week Look Like?

What Would You Like Your Week to Look Like?

Engagement, Cooperation &amp

Learning

Engaging Students in School

Three-Stage Plan for an Amazing School Year

My Special Project

My Own Report Card Goals

The ME Poster

"Getting Unstuck" Cards

We All Have Homework

Be a Helper, Not a Doer

When's the Best Time to Do Homework?

Parent-Child Homework Agreement

Setting Up a Homework Station

Organize and Chunk Out Homework

"I Hate Homework!"

It's the Effort That Counts

Homework: LDs, ADHD and Other Challenges

Tutors and Mentors

Children From Different Cultures

Connection, Communication &amp

Positivity

Puddle Parenting: Seizing Opportunities of Joy and Connection

Strengthening the Parent/Child Bond

Why Did You Do That?

Three Keys to Magical Connection: Stop. Look. Listen

Movement Motivation &amp

Plan

Who's Got Your Back?

Creating Memories for Life

Look at Me!

Uncover Your Parenting Brilliance with CLARITY

For CLARITY

Family Meetings: Run Your Home Like a Business

Blended Families and Discipline: "You're Not My Dad! You Can't Tell Me What to Do!"

How to Write a Family Mission Statement.

You Are Your Child's Favorite Toy

Technology

Get Outside

Expanding Childhood Beyond the Digital World

Technology and Distractibility

Electronics Cost Money

Internet Use

10 Smartphone Rules for Kids

Smart Phone

Parent Self-Care

One Perfect Moment

Emotional Intelligence &amp

Parenting

Attention Moms: Identify Your Overwhelm

Attention Dads: Learn to Be Confidently Vulnerable

Messy Home, Messy Mind

Rainy Day Tool Kit: Expressive Arts for Creative Minds

Parent/Child Boundaries: Access Tokens

Free Time? What's That? Taking Care of You

Time Away From the Kids

Enjoying Your Kids While Working From Home

Does Your Life Have Rhythm?

What Kids and Cucumbers Have in Common

Bibliography

Guest Contributors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

1-68373-248-0

OCLC:

1175915532