Fully refreshed to address modern issues, this popular essential guide helps kids build self-confidence and assert themselves. Using simple words and real-life examples, this book shows kids how to be assertive with other kids--and with adults. Kids will learn to feel better about themselves, stronger and more secure inside, and more in charge of their lives. They'll read about effective ways to deal with intense feelings and to build self-esteem and self-confidence. In addition, they'll learn strategies for building inner security to cope with powerlessness and uncertainty and discover ways of protecting themselves when using social media.

About the Author
Gershen Kaufman was educated at Columbia University and received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Rochester. Professor Emeritus in psychology at Michigan State University, he is a pioneer in the study of shame. He is the author of Shame: The Power of Caring and The Psychology of Shame: Theory and Treatment of Shame-Based Syndromes. He is the coauthor with Lev Raphael of Dynamics of Power: Fighting Shame and Building Self-Esteem and Coming Out of Shame. With Lev Raphael, he co-developed the program, "Affect and Self-Esteem," on which Dynamics of Power and Stick Up for Yourself! are based. He lives in Michigan.

Reviews
"A great resource for classroom exercises, as well as for any group that works with teens."--National Parenting Center "Provides the stepping-stones that lead to positive choices and self-confidence."--KLIATT National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval Parent Council(R) Selection "Sensible, inviting, never condescending or preachy. . . . A well-crafted book."--Voice of Youth Advocates



Book Information
ISBN 9781631983221
Author Gershen Kaufman
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.