Hope for the Journey: Leading Children Through Good Times and Bad - Hardcover

Snyder, C. R.; McDermott, Diane; Cook, J .William; Rapoff, Michael A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813331560 ISBN 13: 9780813331560

Publisher: Westview Press Inc, 1997

Synopsis

Hopeful children are happier children who become more successful, productive adults. In Hope for the Journey, the authors, all professional psychologists who work with children and families, believe that adults can work with children to build hope and combat helplessness. Using stories that children construct and tell about themselves, this book takes the reader step-by-step through the hope-building process. }Hopeful children are happier children who become more successful, productive adults. In Hope for the Journey, the authors, all professional psychologists who work with children and families, believe that adults can work with children to build hope and combat helplessness. Using stories that children construct and tell about themselves, this book takes the reader step-by-step through the hope-building process.Based on theory and research but written for the lay readerthe parent, teacher, and anyone who works with children Hope for the Journey is a guide for infusing hopefulness in children. Chapters address parents working with childrens normal, everyday problems, more difficult problems, and physical problems. Also included are discussions of how teachers can foster hope from primary through secondary school. The authors present fascinating case histories accompanied by simple line drawings that children can color in as they follow along with the stories. Appendixes include The Young Children Hope Scale for boys and girls as well as a comprehensive list of childrens books on hope-related issues.This lively, engaging book is a valuable reference filled with real-life examples and motivation for parents, teachers, and children. }

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Review:

From the Introduction to the Percheron Press Edition "[H]ope results when an adult spends the time and effort to convey hopeful thinking to a child. Hope is a highly personal experience. The power rests in the adult who is committed to raising a child's hope." From the Foreword "The authors . . . have captured and conveyed the preciousness of hope in human development throughout one's life span. Here you will encounter numerous stories that illustrate the formidable power of positive possibilities in helping people to cope with and grow from the challenges of everyday life." Michael J. Mahoney, University of North Texas and Saybrook Graduate Research Center Prepublication praise "[A]n extraordinary treatment of a core psychological concept. The power of positive thinking is alive and well-and vividly and inventively brought to life in this inspiring book." Robert M. Arkin, Ohio State University

About the Author:

C. R. Snyder, a clinical psychologist, is professor and director of the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Kansas at Lawrence.

About this edition

• Publisher: Westview Press Inc
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0813331560
• ISBN 13: 9780813331560
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240