The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts

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Juvenile Nonfiction/Social Issues/Conflict Resolution
Self-Help for Teens^
"A complete and practical toolkit to help kids navigate a sometimes hostile world. Although It never minimizes the difficulties of dealing with angry or mean people, It makes staying cool and dignified seem both desirable and doable." —Meg Cox, author of The Book of New Family Traditions
"Naomi Drew knows that conflict avoidance is not the answer to conflict resolution. She provides essential skills for teens to listen respectfully, discuss sincerely, decide empathically, and proceed with empowerment." —Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D., coauthor of Raising Emotionaiiy inteiiigent Teenagers
Being teased? Keep cool Feeling threatened? Stay safe. Can't agree? Get along.
Sound simple? It's not, but you can do it if you want. This book gives you the knowledge, understanding, and skills you need to resolve conflict, defuse tough situations, stand up for yourself, and more.
THE KIDS' GUIDE TO WORKING OUT CONFLICTS... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Juvenile Nonfiction/Social Issues/Conflict Resolution
Self-Help for Teens^
"A complete and practical toolkit to help kids navigate a sometimes hostile world. Although It never minimizes the difficulties of dealing with angry or mean people, It makes staying cool and dignified seem both desirable and doable." —Meg Cox, author of The Book of New Family Traditions
"Naomi Drew knows that conflict avoidance is not the answer to conflict resolution. She provides essential skills for teens to listen respectfully, discuss sincerely, decide empathically, and proceed with empowerment." —Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D., coauthor of Raising Emotionaiiy inteiiigent Teenagers
Being teased? Keep cool Feeling threatened? Stay safe. Can't agree? Get along.
Sound simple? It's not, but you can do it if you want. This book gives you the knowledge, understanding, and skills you need to resolve conflict, defuse tough situations, stand up for yourself, and more.
THE KIDS' GUIDE TO WORKING OUT CONFLICTS
Conflict is part of being human. It's normal and natural. It's also a major source of stress in our lives. And it's the main cause of violence in our schools, homes, and the world.
You don't have to be upset, annoyed, irritated, scared, or just plain mad most of the time. There are real things you can do to deal with conflict, get along better with almost anyone, and feel a lot better about yourself. This book is full of ideas to think about and strategies to try.
Look inside to find:
Conflict triggers to watch for
The difference between conflict solvers and
conflict makers
Skills for becoming a better listener Guidelines for talking out problems Secrets to getting a handle on anger Strategies for de-stressing Ways to deal with teasing and bullying
Things to try when other people aren't willing to work out conflicts Real-life examples of conflicts kids have had and how they solved them Activities and action plans that help you use what you're learning in your everyday life Self-tests, conflict logs, and other forms for tracking your progress
Throughout, you'll read quotes and insights from middle school students across the country. More than 1,000 responded to a nationwide survey. Like you, they care about conflict and want to do something about it.
Naomi Drew, M.A., is a nationally known expert on conflict resolution and peacemaking. She consults with school districts, leads workshops, and is often featured in the media. She is also the author of Hope mid Healing: Peaceful Parenting in an Uncertain World and Peaceful Classroom iu Action. Her Web site, zvzuw.learningpeace.com, is a destination for people who want to create peace in their homes and schools.
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