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Your Defiant Child : Eight Steps to Better Behavior by Russell A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton (2013, Trade Paperback)

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Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action. Step by step, learn how you can.

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PublisherGuilford Publications

ISBN-101462510078

ISBN-139781462510078

eBay Product ID (ePID)160090108

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Edition2

Book TitleYour Defiant Child : Eight Steps to Better Behavior

Number of Pages257 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicEducational Psychology, Parenting / General, Children with Special Needs, Developmental / Child, Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent

Publication Year2013

FeaturesRevised

GenreFamily & Relationships, Education, Psychology

AuthorRussell A. Barkley, Christine M. Benton

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight12.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Reviews"Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior."--Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley "Dr. Barkley is a leader in the field who provides families with proven strategies for dealing with very challenging problems. The entire book reflects his research, experience, and wisdom. The book is informed by feedback from the many parents who have benefited from this approach, and includes practical examples and pointers for putting the techniques into action."--Charles E. Cunningham, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, Canada "Dr. Barkley provides sound advice for parents based on many years of research. This is a well-written, easy-to-follow guide for improving your child's behavior."--Rex Forehand, PhD, coauthor of Parenting the Strong-Willed Child, "Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior." - Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA, "Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior." - Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA "Dr. Barkley provides sound advice for parents based on many years of research. This is a well-written, easy-to-follow guide for improving your child's behavior." - Rex Forehand, PhD, coauthor of Parenting the Strong-Willed Child , "Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior."--Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley "Dr. Barkley is a leader in the field who provides families with proven strategies for dealing with very challenging problems. The entire book reflects his research, experience, and wisdom. The book is informed by feedback from the many parents who have benefited from this approach, and includes practical examples and pointers for putting the techniques into action."--Charles E. Cunningham, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, Canada, "Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior." - Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, USA "Dr. Barkley provides sound advice for parents based on many years of research. This is a well-written, easy-to-follow guide for improving your child's behavior." - Rex Forehand, PhD, coauthor of Parenting the Strong-Willed Child, "A thorough, well-written handbook with concrete advice....The book is written in clear and coherent language that is easy to follow. The authors do an excellent job of breaking down the steps and discussing each in detail. In addition, numerous examples make the general points even easier to follow....This volume is an excellent resource for counselors and therapists to share with families and for parents to read on their own."-- Science Books and Films, "Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior."--Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley "Dr. Barkley is a leader in the field who provides families with proven strategies for dealing with very challenging problems. The entire book reflects his research, experience, and wisdom. The book is informed by feedback from the many parents who have benefited from this approach, and includes practical examples and pointers for putting the techniques into action."--Charles E. Cunningham, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, Canada "Dr. Barkley provides sound advice for parents based on many years of research. This is a well-written, easy-to-follow guide for improving your child's behavior."--Rex L. Forehand, PhD, coauthor of Parenting the Strong-Willed Child, "As one might expect from Barkley, the writing style is clear and precise and is aimed directly at parents and caregivers of these children....The strength of the book is its grounding in solid research in the area of modifying childhood behaviour presented in a way that is user friendly for parents....Excellent."-- The Canadian Child Psychiatry Review, "Authoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior."--Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal649/.64

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentIntroduction I. Getting to Know Your Defiant Child 1. "Is Something Wrong with My Child?" 2. "Why Is This Happening to My Family?" 3. "What Should I Do about It?" 4. Words to Live By: The Foundation of Better Behavior II. Getting Along with Your Defiant Child 5. Step 1: Pay Attention! 6. Step 2: Start Earning Peace and Cooperation with Praise 7. Step 3: When Praise Is Not Enough, Offer Rewards 8. Step 4: Use Mild Discipline--Time-Out and More 9. Step 5: Use Time-Out with Other Misbehavior 10. Step 6: Think Aloud and Think Ahead--What to Do in Public 11. Step 7: Help the Teacher Help Your Child 12. Step 8: Moving toward a Brighter Future Resources

SynopsisDiscover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, ""impossible"" 5- to 12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action. Step by step, learn how you can: *Harness the power of positive attention and praise. *Use rewards and incentives effectively. *Stay calm and consistent--even on the worst of days. *Establish a time-out system that works. *Target behavioral issues at home, in school, and in public places. Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and 15 years' worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids. Helpful questionnaires and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2"" x 11"" size. Mental health professionals, see also the related title, Defiant Children, Third Edition: A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Parent Training. For a teen focus, see also Defiant Teens, Second Edition (for professionals), and Your Defiant Teen, Second Edition (for parents), by Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin. Winner-- Parents' Choice ""Approved"" Award, Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, "impossible" 5- to 12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action. Step by step, learn how you can: *Harness the power of positive attention and praise. *Use rewards and incentives effectively. *Stay calm and consistent--even on the worst of days. *Establish a time-out system that works. *Target behavioral issues at home, in school, and in public places. Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and 15 years' worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids. Helpful questionnaires and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Mental health professionals, see also the related title, Defiant Children, Third Edition: A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Parent Training. For a teen focus, see also Defiant Teens, Second Edition (for professionals), and Your Defiant Teen, Second Edition (for parents), by Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin. Winner-- Parents' Choice "Approved" Award, Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, ""impossible"" 5- to 12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in ......

LC Classification NumberHQ773.B27 2013