The Promised Land for Children (ePub)
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Thehuge scaleof the problemmeant that, in 2005, the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence had to producerigorous guidelines on the treatment of children with depression, which will be stringently reviewed again in 2009.
The Promised Land for Childrenis designed to helpcombat stress, anxiety and depression in children aged five to sixteen. Written for parents, teachers, child minders, grandparents, social workers and child care professionals, the book 'does what it says on the tin' - it shows the reader how to improve children's confidence and raise their self-esteem.
The book is written by Chartered Psychologist Dr Rick Norris with contributions from Wendy Forrest-Charde an experienced classroom practitioner in mainstream and special education.
Written in two parts, part one provides a compelling argumentforthe need to help children combat the effects of psychological distress. Partone also provides a clear, simpleexplanation of how children's minds work when they become stressed, anxious and depressed.
Part two includes a comprehensive mental fitness programme with lots of practical exercises to develop children's positive thinking skills. Rick uses professional case studies of children who have been successful in adopting a more positive approach to life,in addition tohispersonal experience both as the father of three school age children, andas asports coach with children and teenagers.
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is self-esteem. This book provideschildren withthetoolsto develop their self-esteem,not just in childhood, butthroughout their lives.
Dr. Rick Norris
Rick is a Chartered Psychologist who works in both clinical and occupational settings. He is a Visiting Consultant Psychologist for a number of Primary Care Trusts in the Midlands, where he counsels clients with stress, anxiety and depression. He gained his PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham, where his area of expertise was Stress Management.
Rick also works as a Consultant for a range of organisations. His clients include a number of blue chip companies, such as, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, Millward Brown and Unisys. He has also worked with the AIDS charity the Terrence Higgins Trust and a number of SMEs. In addition, he is a visiting lecturer at the University of Warwicks Centre for Primary Health Care and the University of Glamorgans Faculty of Health, Sport and Science.
Born in 1959 in Portsmouth, Rick is divorced with three children, Sam, Jack and Martha. Apart from his family, his main interests are running and keeping fit; reggae music, horse-racing and warm climates. He is also a long-suffering Pompey fan. Professionally his main interest is helping people to lead more fulfilled lives.
By the same author - The Promised Land A Guide to Positive Thinking for Sufferers of Stress, Anxiety and Depression. Authorhouse. 2005.
Rick can be contacted through his website: www.the-promised-land.co.uk
- Autor: Dr. Rick Norris
- 2007, 1 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: AuthorHouse UK
- ISBN-10: 1467019097
- ISBN-13: 9781467019095
- Erscheinungsdatum: 27.09.2007
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- Größe: 0.32 MB
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