Motivational Interviewing with Adolescents and Young Adults

by Sylvie Naar-King & Mariann Suarez (2011, Guilford, 35.00/hardback)
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When adolescents are truly motivated to pursue a goal, their energy, intensity, and capacity for change can be remarkable. This pragmatic guide spells out how to use motivational interviewing to have productive conversations about behavior change. This book provides vivid examples, sample dialogues, and "dos and don'ts." We think you'll find this book an invaluable resource if you work with teens. [6.5" x 9.5"...224 pages]

The Tough Kid Tool Box: Second Edition

by William Jenson, et al. (2009, Pacific Northwest, 42.95/spiral)
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This companion to The Tough Kid Book, supplies ready-to-use, classroom-tested materials to help motivate and manage even the toughest-to-teach students. Together in one convenient place, you will find forms, reproducibles, hints, and explanations to help you implement effective behavior management strategies such as: Mystery Motivators; Home Notes; Self-Monitoring Forms; Behavioral Contracts; Tracking Procedures; Unique Reinforcers; and Classroom Interventions. You'll find step-by-step instructions so you can use the tools immediately, even if you haven't read The Tough Kid Book. Open up the Tool Box and start turning tough kids into great kids today! Includes CD with reproducible tools in English and Spanish. Grades K-12. [8.5” x 11”...135 pages]

The Tough Kid Book: Second Edition

by Ginger Rhode, et al. (2010, Pacific Northwest, 42.95/spiral)
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It may be difficult to "cure" Tough Kids, but you can use proactive, positive techniques to manage and motivate them. Effective management will help your Tough Kids succeed in school and make life in your classroom easier for you and for the other students. Learn how to structure your school and classroom to ensure success for Tough Kids and use practical techniques for managing difficult students. This second edition features an all-new chapter on returning Tough Kids to the general education classroom and includes the Teacher Pleaser Social Skills and Teacher's Expectation Programs. Includes a CD of reproducible resources! Grades 1-8. [8.5” x 11”...213 pages]

That's My Story Too!: Lessons and Activities for 52 Counselor-Recommended Children's Books

by Kate Brambrut and Amy Lehman (2010, YouthLight, 24.95)
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This book identifies 13 of the most common emotional challenges that children commonly face. It shows you how to effectively use books as a way to reach children--and to help them with problems and issues they might not otherwise know how to cope. It is packed with fun and engaging lessons that are all “kid-tested and counselor approved.” Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...196 pages]

Spectacular Guidance Activities for Kids

by Diane Senn (2010, YouthLight, 29.95)
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Here are 101 fun and meaningful activities (with reproducible worksheets) that can save you a ton of time. These activities can be used to help children maximize their potential in the areas of living (personal/social development), learning (academic development), and working (career development). The activities can be utilized in class lessons, with individuals, in small group counseling, and in some cases can be shared through school-wide programs. Grades K-6. [8.5” x 11”...304 pages]

Understanding & Counseling the Misbehaving Student

by John Taylor (2010, MarCo, 19.95)
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Here you will find guidelines for helping any student participate more fully and successfully at school, in any grade. It includes key principles for understanding why students misbehave; effective activities that teachers, counselors, administrators, and students can use to help decrease incidents of conflict at school; and suggestions for recognizing and understanding root causes of misbehavior in order to meet the student’s emotional needs and prevent further adjustment difficulties. This guidebook offers practical advice and proven solutions. Grades K-12. [8.5” x 11”...104 pages]

Empowering Children of Incarcerated Parents

by Stacey Burgess, et al. (2009, YouthLight, 19.95)
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This book is for counselors, social workers, psychologists, and teachers who work with children who have a parent who is in jail or prison. It is designed so that work can be done individually or in small groups. Each chapter includes a brief literature review, suggestions for additional supports, discussion questions, fictional letters between a boy and his incarcerated father, activities, and reproducible worksheets. Grades 2-6. [8.5” x 11”...104 pages]

Counseling on the Wall!: Easy-to-Make Bulletin Boards to Reinforce Your Valuable Guidance/Classroom Lessons

by Rosanne Sartori (2009, MarCo, 29.95)
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Each bulletin board includes the directions for creating and presenting the bulletin board to students. The included CD has colorful reproducible patterns for almost every visual object needed, plus reproducible border patterns. Each of the 13 units offers three or more bulletin boards. Grades K-8. [8.5” x 11”...144 pages]

Deployment: Strategies for Working with Kids in Military Families

by Karen Petty (2009, Red Leaf Press, 24.95)
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Military kids face many unique stressors and difficult transitions related to deployment, relocation, separation from loved ones, and changes in family structure. This book will help you learn what to expect when working with military families. You will also learn how to offer emotional support to those children and enhance their educational programs using multiple intelligences theory, play activities, and the Reggio Emilia approach. Grades K-6. [8.5” x 8.5”...185 pages]

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