Henry Carter Hull

The stories seem more prevalent today than ever: coaches, and parents pushing kids to the point of "burnout" before high school, parents fighting with referees and umpires, coaches berating kids in front of teammates and parents, and even kids using performance-enhancing drugs. Renowned sport psychologist Dr. Andrew Jacobs, longtime Major League pitcher Jeff Montgomery, and Hall of Fame swimming coach Peter Malone have seen first-hand the issues that...

As a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life--and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe it's time to listen to a teacher. Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibility . . . Teachers are our eyes and ears--and there's a lot they wish we knew. Veteran high school teacher Rebecca Deurlein examines how...

El establecimiento del vínculo entre psicoanálisis y adolescencia ha tenido una evolución lenta; durante el siglo xx la adolescencia se delimita progresivamente como objeto de estudio independiente para el psicoanálisis, a medida que algunos analistas encuentran las especificidades intrapsíquicas que la diferencian de la infancia y que impiden reducirla a los efectos inmediatos de los cambios fisiológicos de la pubertad o al resultado de influencias...

"An internationally respected neurologist offers a revolutionary look at the brains of adolescents, providing surprising insights--including why smart kids often do stupid things--and practical advice for adults and teens.In this groundbreaking, accessible book, Dr. Frances E. Jensen, a mother, teacher, researcher, and internationally known expert in neurology, introduces us to the mystery and magic of the teen brain. One of the first books to focus...

Stress and anxiety in children and teenagers are just as prevalent as in adults. Stressful and negligent parents, high expectations in academic or other performances, abused or deprived childhood, growing up tensions and demand for familial responsibilities are the main causes of childhood and teenage stress. Parents, who are not emotionally available for their children or lack of positive coping mechanisms themselves, often spur stress in their offspring....

Este libro presenta los resultados de investigación de varios estudios que corresponden a proyectos de investigación desarrollados en los programas de la Maestría en Educación y la Maestría en Dificultades del Aprendizaje, de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia. Todas las estrategias propuestas fueron vivencias y experiencias pedagógicas en el aula que se convierten en marco de referencia sobre la línea objeto de estudio. El primer capítulo...

There is a growing malaise affecting our youth. Running on Empty--Transcending the Economic Culture's Seduction of Our Youth offers a hopeful and comprehensive paradigm that can transform and reverse the downward trends causing youth's suffering. Gang membership has grown 40% in 3 years, suicide is up 89% in 12-14 year-old children in the last two decades, anti-depressant use in children is up over 400%, and 40% of all children and are born outside...

Our vulnerabilities in life and the courage to face contempt... All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 Article 1. Following the above can lead towards the development of fundamental principles in all forms of exchanges between individuals, groups, professionals, families, as well as during educational and organizational work. It is the basis of courageously overcoming inhibitions,...

Teenagers who struggle with stress, grades, bullying, anxiety and depression, and sexual and gender identity may find themselves in crisis and end their lives. Learn how to break the cycle of teen suicide by recognizing the warning signs, encouraging conversation, and setting up a network of peers and trusted adults who can listen and, if necessary, connect to medical health professionals. Suicide is preventable.

Les contes de fées au service de la (re)construction de soi Ce livre, on pourrait – ou plutt, on devrait – le mettre entre toutes les mains. À travers l'analyse des contes de fées, sous la forme de dialogues vrais avec de jeunes ados de 13 ans, il nous fait entrer, par une porte dérobée, dans le monde des vies cassées et reconstruites. Le recours à des acteurs imaginaires donne naissance à une œuvre à la fois légère et profonde, simple...