Narrative therapy has the potential to help clients understand their challenges as separate from their fundamental selves, shifting the focus to their inner strengths when managing a problem. Narrative Practices and Emotions provides a fresh perspective for new and experienced practitioners alike on how to combine classic narrative therapy with the latest scholarship on the mind–body connection. Authors Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin and Gerald Monk tap into cutting edge discoveries on mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, and positive psychology. Each chapter offers a wealth of clinical questions and embodied exercises, while “conversation maps�—which provide important guideposts to practitioners—are illustrated with engaging transcripts of therapeutic work. These compelling case studies elegantly demonstrate how skillful conversations can invigorate hope and support personal development. Readers will discover a wide variety of ways to assist clients of all ages in reengaging with a meaningful life and sustaining well-being.

`This book is outstanding. It addresses a definite need in schools today and will be very effective in helping people understand some of the school climate-related issues. If educators understand problems and their causes and have potential methods of solving them, only good can come from it' - Charles F Adamchick, Jr, Teacher/Educational Consultant, Blairsville High School and Learning Sciences International Blairsville, PA In this book for headteachers and other school leaders, the authors explain how administrators, teachers, parents, and staff can all work together to create a positive school climate. Principals and teachers have very different perspectives of the school and different pressures that they are working under. But everyone is working toward the same goal-improved student achievement. By breaking down the misconceptions and misunderstandings that commonly crop up between teachers, principals, parents, volunteers, and other school staff, these different groups can work together to solve problems and build a culture of caring and respect. This book is authored by a psychologist and a teacher and the ideas and strategies are based on 200+ interviews with principals and teachers. Some of the problems addressed include gossip, cliques, negativity, and competition - the authors provide innovative solutions for overcoming these energy and morale sapping problems. The authors also offer preventive strategies that help principals create a climate of trust and support and stop problems from developing in the first place.

Collaborative Therapy and Neurobiology is the book many clinicians have been waiting for: an integration of twenty years of scientific and therapeutic cutting-edge ideas into concrete clinical practices. Interpersonal neurobiology and the development of exciting new technologies that allow us to better understand the brain have provided us with an enriched perspective on human experience. Yet, many clinicians wonder how to use this knowledge, and how these discoveries can actually benefit their clients. In particular, what are the concrete practices that each field uses to help clients overcome the issues in their lives, and how can these fields build on each other's ideas? Could minimally developed concepts in each field be combined into innovative and powerful practices to foster client wellbeing? This book offers a collection of writings which provide theoretical food for thought, research evidence, and most importantly hands-on, concrete clinical ideas to enrich therapists' work with a variety of clients. Illustrated with numerous transcripts of conversations and clinical stories, the ideas in this book will stimulate the work of people interested in renewing their practice with new ideas.

Collaborative Therapy and Neurobiology is the book many clinicians have been waiting for: an integration of twenty years of scientific and therapeutic cutting-edge ideas into concrete clinical practices. Interpersonal neurobiology and the development of exciting new technologies that allow us to better understand the brain have provided us with an enriched perspective on human experience. Yet, many clinicians wonder how to use this knowledge, and how these discoveries can actually benefit their clients. In particular, what are the concrete practices that each field uses to help clients overcome the issues in their lives, and how can these fields build on each other's ideas? Could minimally developed concepts in each field be combined into innovative and powerful practices to foster client wellbeing? This book offers a collection of writings which provide theoretical food for thought, research evidence, and most importantly hands-on, concrete clinical ideas to enrich therapists' work with a variety of clients. Illustrated with numerous transcripts of conversations and clinical stories, the ideas in this book will stimulate the work of people interested in renewing their practice with new ideas.

This book offers 39 interactive activities to assist individuals in developing meaningful relationships. Each activity offers a safe environment for individuals to build communication skills, encourage cooperation, and rekindle companionship in the committed relationships. The fresh and creative ideas help individuals: Build lasting relationships Notice styles of communication and reframe criticism Practice sharing and responding Develop respectful curiosity Understand differences About the authors: Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin, a clinical psychologist, specialized in child and family therapy. Sue Walden has over 25 years experience teaching improvisation and creativity classes to adults, couples, and families. Her clients include IBM, MCI, Apple, and DuPont.

A wide body of recent brain research shows that socio-emotional skills are best cultivated by experiences that evoke positive emotions. In this inspiring book, Dr. Beaudoin teaches adults how to engage children and adolescents in "skill-boosting conversations" (SBC), a cutting-edge method to help them identify and enrich the unique problem-solving strategies that work best for them. Instead of trying to reduce a child's impatience for example, you can boost the skill of patience

Combining knowledge from mindfulness and neurobiology with practical clinical experience, this book offers mindfulness exercises that everyone enjoys, no matter how difficult it is for them to focus. Mindfulness meditation allows people to enter a world where they experience greater competency over their thoughts, emotions, health, pain, and even relationships. These activities will help people discover these important benefit, and take up the practice at home. After an introduction to the neurobiology behind mindfulness, each chapter contains activities with complete transcripts for clinicians to use in individual and group therapy. Unique to this book is the inclusion of transcripts for both adults and children. Regardless of your experience level and clientele, each therapist will find useful and engaging activities to easily incorporate into their practice.

Combining knowledge from mindfulness and neurobiology with practical clinical experience, this book offers mindfulness exercises that everyone enjoys, no matter how difficult it is for them to focus. Mindfulness meditation allows people to enter a world where they experience greater competency over their thoughts, emotions, health, pain, and even relationships. These activities will help people discover these important benefit, and take up the practice at home. After an introduction to the neurobiology behind mindfulness, each chapter contains activities with complete transcripts for clinicians to use in individual and group therapy. Unique to this book is the inclusion of transcripts for both adults and children. Regardless of your experience level and clientele, each therapist will find useful and engaging activities to easily incorporate into their practice.

Because children's brains are still developing during the K-12 years, educators can positively influence students' development, including strengthening the essential skills of empathy, self-management and problem-solving. Most social skill training groups involve a top-down process where adults teach young people what they should do. But the over-generalized, one-size-fits-all approach to social and problem-solving skills leads to a mental disconnect for students. Unsurprisingly, the fact that many young people often find such material to be boring or irrelevant to their own lives provides a significant roadblock to understanding and retention. Dr. Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin, one of the world's leading experts on children and brain development, shares award-winning techniques that connect with students' lives and concerns. Readers will find: A research-based approach refined through ongoing work in public schools Classroom exercises grouped by age, but adaptable for all grade levels Lively, thought-provoking activities that relate to students' lives and keep them engaged and interested Valuable content for anti-bullying initiatives and counseling programs Strategies that positively shape individual students' emotional development, classroom dynamics, and overall school culture

'The book gives excellent ways to empower children, help them solve their own issues, and give them real strategies that will help them deal with difficult situations in the future'-Elizabeth Barrett, Civics Teacher Clark County Schools, Winchester, KY Create a safe learning environment so students can achieve! Bullying is an ongoing concern for students, with as many as half reporting that they have faced aggression or harassment at some point. This updated edition of Breaking the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect provides the tools to successfully respond to bullying and other negative behaviours by creating an environment that discourages negative behaviour and encourages greater responsibility and respect. The authors offer a comprehensive, therapeutic approach, complete with sample transcripts and activities. Instead of using punitive measures, which can model the very behaviours they are trying to eliminate, educators will discover how to establish a cooperative, caring environment and guide students in thinking about positive alternatives to misbehaviour. This new edition features: - Updated research, including real-life examples of successful experiences - Additional case studies and a list of problem-solving questions - A new chapter on brain research and how children learn - An all-new section focusing on prevention methods Empowering, enlightening, and practical, Responding to the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect is a necessary resource for teachers, administrators, and support staff dedicated to promoting respect, tolerance, and responsibility in their schools.

`This book is outstanding. It addresses a definite need in schools today and will be very effective in helping people understand some of the school climate-related issues. If educators understand problems and their causes and have potential methods of solving them, only good can come from it' - Charles F Adamchick, Jr, Teacher/Educational Consultant, Blairsville High School and Learning Sciences International Blairsville, PA In this book for headteachers and other school leaders, the authors explain how administrators, teachers, parents, and staff can all work together to create a positive school climate. Principals and teachers have very different perspectives of the school and different pressures that they are working under. But everyone is working toward the same goal-improved student achievement. By breaking down the misconceptions and misunderstandings that commonly crop up between teachers, principals, parents, volunteers, and other school staff, these different groups can work together to solve problems and build a culture of caring and respect. This book is authored by a psychologist and a teacher and the ideas and strategies are based on 200+ interviews with principals and teachers. Some of the problems addressed include gossip, cliques, negativity, and competition - the authors provide innovative solutions for overcoming these energy and morale sapping problems. The authors also offer preventive strategies that help principals create a climate of trust and support and stop problems from developing in the first place.