Description
A lifesaving guide for parents - how to use the most basic tool at your disposal - conversation - to give children real help in dealing with worry and stress
About the Author
Dr. Abi Gewirtz is a child psychologist and a leading expert on families under stress. She is a Professor in the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development (ranked the world's third-leading institution of its kind). She has consulted to national and international organizations including the U.S. Congress, and UNICEF, on parenting. She has conducted research in the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and has been invited to speak widely, in the U.S. and across the world, on parenting in times of stress. Born in Britain, Dr. Gewirtz resides in Minnesota with her husband and four children.
Reviews
A terrific book for parents who want to know how to talk about difficult, emotional issues with children -- Nancy Eisenberg, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University
Remarkable ... Compelling advice illustrated with memorable case examples -- Ann S. Masten, PhD, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development, University of Minnesota
Book Information
ISBN 9781788167307
Author Dr Abigail Gewirtz
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Souvenir Press Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 22mm