Childhood Stress in Contemporary Society Contributor(s): Humphrey, James H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789022664 ISBN-13: 9780789022660 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $61.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: With new evidence indicating that undesirable stress is likely to have its roots in childhood. Childhood Stress in Contemporary Society is a much-needed resource for anyone who works or plays with children. An authority in the field of stress education, Dr. James Humphrey offers an extensive, easy-to-read discussion on what stress is, how it affects adults and children, and how to take back control when stress becomes overwhelming. Whether the reader is a parent, caretaker, counselor, or teacher, this book will provide a better understanding of stress and techniques to help children better cope throughout life. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Medical | Mental Health - Medical | Pediatrics |
Dewey: 155.418 |
LCCN: 2003025570 |
Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.3" W x 8.52" (0.68 lbs) 194 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Family |
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Publisher Description: Don't let your own reaction to stress negatively affect the children in your care With new evidence indicating that undesirable stress is likely to have its roots in childhood, Childhood Stress in Contemporary Society is a much-needed resource for anyone who works with children. An authority in the field of stress education, Dr. James Humphrey offers an easy-to-read text on what stress is, how it affects children as opposed to adults, and how to take back control when stress becomes overwhelming. Whether a parent, caretaker, counselor, or teacher, this book will provide you with a better understanding of stress and several methods for helping children cope on a daily basis. Childhood Stress in Contemporary Society provides readers with an extensive exploration of the definition of stress, from basic terminology to the causes and effects of stress in the daily lives of children and adults. This book will teach you how to better deal with stress in your own life and how to share that knowledge with children. Dr. Humphrey walks you step-by-step through a variety of techniques, exercises, and games that improve a child's self-image and the confidence necessary to contend with stressful situations. This book will help you:
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