Parenting Better Children: An 8 Week Skills Training Guide To Reach, Teach & Empower
Author: Jennifer Wilke-DeatonPublisher: PESI Publishing & MediaPaperback:ISBN 10: 1937661601ISBN 13: 978-1937661601Parenting Better Children is an all-in-one package to manage behavior before it becomes clinically significant. Author Jennifer Wilke-Deaton has gone back to the basics and provides a fresh start to develop a new set of building blocks, detailing an 8-week course that includes straightforward teaching methods, outlines and handouts for skills training and troubleshooting solutions. *New tools for positive behavior management and emotion regulation *Recognizing escalation - and what to do about it *Reversing the negative impact of video games and aggressive media *Invaluable resource for parents, clinicians, school staff and other professionals *Strategies keying on CBT and DBT *Effective attachment relationship building between children, parents, school staff *Support planning for children and families that lasts long after group time has ended Review "I love her simple, concrete examples that make even the most complex parent/child interactions accessible and doable." -- Brian R. King, LCSW "author of the Perfect Moments in Relationships: Lessons in Connection for Work, Family, Love, and Life""Jennifer has hit a home-run with this practical blueprint for improving parental success. She has standardized the basics and still managed to leave room for flexibility, so families can adapt lessons to meet needs." -- Hasan Davis, J.D., "Former commissioner of Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice and Child and Family Advocate""Weaving together her practical clinical experience and current research, Jennifer provides cleanly organized parenting strategies for both parents and clinicians." -- L.C. Jones, Attorney "Juvenile Specialist""Her step by step "Parenting Course" takes the reader through a well-organized, easy to apply program. A fantastic resource." -- Susan P. Epstein, LCSW "author of 55 Creative Approaches for Challenging & Resistant Children & Adolescents and Over 60 Techniques, Activities & Worksheets for Challenging Children & Adolescents" About the Author Jennifer Wilke-Deaton, MA, LPA, is a tireless and passionate advocate for children and families, with more than 15 years experience with crisis management, psychological testing, inpatient/outpatient treatment, groups, families, and the court system. Her published work includes the Creative Parenting Handbook, Awareness in Focus: Modern Guided Imagery Techniques for Immediate Practice, Awareness in Focus by Kids For Kids, and The Mandala Workbook: Activities Across the Lifespan. Jen is a licensed behavioral health therapist working in a private practice setting in Richmond, KY.