History of Childhood (Condor Books)
from the Foreword: Possibly the heartless treatment of children, from the practice of infanticide and abandonment through to the neglect, the rigors of swaddling, the purposeful starving, the beatings, the solitary confinement, and so on, was and is only one aspect of the basic aggressiveness and cruelty of human nature, of the inbred disregard of the rights and feelings of others. Children, being physically unable to resist aggression, were the victims of forces over which they had no control,...
'A touching, tender story filled with wonderful humour. An absolute joy' Sarah Haywood 'A very special book, really enjoyable' Katie Fforde I don't have any friends, only dog ones, because they don't make you do bad things. I don't want any human friends, actually. It's for the best.' Hope Nicely hasn't had an easy life. But she's happy enough living at 23 Station Close with her mum, Jenny Nicely, and she loves her job, walking other people's dogs. She's a bit different, but as Jenny always...
Sexuality in Adolescence (Adolescence and Society)
Sexuality in Adolescence: Current Trends considers the latest theory and research on adolescent development, focusing on sexuality as a vital aspect of normal, healthy maturation. Biological changes are discussed within a social context, and the latest research is presented on key issues of our time, including changes in teenage sexual behaviours and beliefs, sexual risk-taking, body dissatisfaction, sex education, teen pregnancy and abortion. Susan Moore and Doreen Rosenthal explore the roles...
The Transition to Adulthood and Family Relations: An Intergenerational Approach
by Eugenia Scabini, Elena Marta, and Margherita Lanz
They're fighting for our kids, and the battleground is the street!In 1956, the Boston Special Youth Project defined the field of detached youthwork this way: "Detached work involves intensive contact with a corner-group where the worker meets the teen-age group in their natural environment. By close association with them and getting to know their needs as a group and as individuals, the worker forms a positive relationship and helps them to engage in socially acceptable activities which they com...
Adolescence and Youth
Mind Fields (Adolescent Cultures, School & Society, #16)
by Thomas J. Cottle
Vertrauensforschung 2010: A State of the Art (Psychologie Und Gesellschaft, #9)
Die Vertrauensforschung, noch vor 10 Jahren eine Art Stiefkind wissenschaftlicher Schwerpunktsetzungen, boomt. Neue Erkenntnisse sind gewonnen, neue Themenfelder erschlossen, im gesellschaftlichen Diskurs sind Vertrauensphanomene bzw. Vertrauenskrisen in aller Munde. Dieser Band versucht, die inzwischen hohe Vielfalt der vorliegenden Forschungsergebnisse zu bundeln und den 'State of the Art' in verschiedenen wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen zu resumieren. Aktuelle theoretische Stroemungen, wissens...
Death by Despair (American University Studies, #245)
by Ramon Martinez De Pison
Adolescence in Pacific Island Societies
A ground-breaking comparative study of adolescence, Adolescence in Pacific Island Societies examines how biology, culture, and adolescence interact in the rapidly changing Pacific Islands, and question the relationship of social change and adolescent experience.
Hausaufgabenbetreuung in Sozialpaedagogischen Institutionen (Europaeische Hochschulschriften / European University Studie, #563)
by Holger Thurau
Anknupfend an die Diskussion uber die Effektivitat von Hausaufgaben werden unterschiedliche Formen der Hausaufgabenbetreuung untersucht. Es wird gefragt, ob es in Gruppen mit klarer Situationsstrukturierung weniger Konflikte, eine intensivere Zuwendung und bessere Schulleistungen gibt. Die Ergebnisse wurden durch teilnehmende Beobachtung, Befragung und Analyse von schriftlichen Materialien gewonnen. Neben der empirischen Prufung von Hypothesen konkretisiert und differenziert der Autor die Ergebn...
Exploring the role of imagination in trauma recovery, the author shares the arresting dreams and stories of traumatized adolescents. Describing the impact of trauma on adolescent health and development, the author provides promising research into the use of breathing skills, HRV Biofeedback, and dream work to promote healthy breathing, emotion regulation, and restorative dreaming. Research suggests that these interventions can decrease post-traumatic distress and assist in the creation of meanin...
'Adolescence - when we are no longer children and have not yet reached adulthood - is a time of much disturbance, change and potential for growth. The adolescent is confronted with a body that stretches, changes and grows in all directions, as does her or his mind: he is no longer who he was.'- Inge Wise from her IntroductionAdolescence is a turbulent period of time in life. Adolescents experience hormonal and physical changes that affect their mood and emotions. Psychoanalysis can help them res...
Mathematisch begabte Kinder; Modelle, empirische Studien und Förderungsprojekte für das Grundschulalter
by Friedhelm Kapnick
In diesem Band werden Untersuchungen zu mathematisch begabten Grundschulkindern vorgestellt, einem in der Wissenschaft und in der Schulpraxis bisher weitestgehend vernachlassigten Thema. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei eine komplexe Kennzeichnung spezifischer Merkmale und Merkmalsauspragungen von mathematisch begabten Dritt- und Viertklasslern. Hierzu wird ein allgemeines Merkmalssystem entwickelt, das sowohl mathematische Fahigkeiten als auch begabungsstutzende Personlichkeitsqualitaten der Kinder u...
Parenting in Transracial Adoption
by Jane Hoyt-Oliver, Hope Haslam Straughan, Ph.D., and Jayne E. Schooler
An essential resource for transracially adoptive parents and the professionals who serve them, this book offers practical strategies for helping a transracially adopted child through the challenges he or she may face. Anchored in a qualitative study of parents who have adopted children identified as being of a different race, this book draws from real-life experiences to raise and respond to questions that arise before, during, and after transracial adoption. Its goal: to help adoptive parents (...
The Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5, Child and Parent Versions, are the gold standard semi-structured interviews used in clinical research and services to assess and diagnose the major mental health conditions affecting children, adolescents and young adults. These interviews cover the range of conditions identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), while also providing information for careful case formulation in treatment planning and evaluation...