Assessing Adult Attachment: A Dynamic-Maturational Approach to Discourse Analysis (A Norton Professional Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading "Assessing Adult Attachment" I have come to the conclusion that if we had perfect parents the world would be a much more pleasant place to live. This book covers many topics including anxiety, fear, aggression, withdrawal, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder and criminal behavior.
Basically this book is an in depth look at a process called the Adult Attachment Interview. How individuals answer questions and interact is highly important.
In the first section of this book the theory and history of the Adult Attachment Interview is discussed. Then in the second part you get all the details of the classification. In the third part there is a discussion on ways to reduce psychological suffering.
This book is good if you want to classify your patients. Like someone might be C6 if bipolar or A6 if suicidal or C8 if overly fearful. A lot of dysfunctional behavior is also discussed. This is probably the most complex psychology book I've ever read. It is a book that is best studied and processed over time. Many facts will need to be memorized in order to analyze an Adult Attachment Interview.
I can recommend this to psychologists although this book does not really focus in on many treatment programs once you have the classification figured out. Perhaps that will be considered in future books.
~The Rebecca Review

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A method for identifying the psychological and interpersonal self-protective attachment strategies of adults.
This book focuses upon new methods of analysis for adult attachment texts. The authors' introduce a highly nuanced model-the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM)-providing clinicians with a finely-tuned tool for helping patients examine past relationships, in addition to gauging the potential effectiveness of various treatment options. The authors offer a fascinating explanation of the neurobiological underpinnings of DMM, grounded in findings from the cognitive neurosciences about information processing. In this volume, readers have an eminently practical, theoretically-grounded work that is sure to transform many types of therapy.

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I AM a Lovable ME (I Am a Lovable Me) Review

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(More customer reviews)"My light shines bright, for the whole world to see,
I give love to others, and it comes back to me..."
Sharon Penchina is a motivational speaker who realized the need to help children build a strong foundation of self-esteem at an early age. Dr. Stuart Hoffman is a Chiropractor specializing in children's care. Together, they have created a series of books and Audio CDs. There is also a plush toy - the Lovable Me Bug.
The art in this book is delightful and the little bug is quite lovable. This affirmation book will help children to understand the need for positive internal dialogue. Children will learn about the importance of family, healthy eating and imagination. They learn to breathe deeply, share toys and appreciate nature.
There is also a good dose of humor:
"I remember things easily,
Because, I pay attention.
I like to be read to,
Did I happen to mention?"
I am a Lovable Me is filled with vibrant art and a heart-healing message. As the little loveable bug zooms around the pages, the affirmations sink in and could change a child's life for the better.
~The Rebecca Review


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Helping children develop and practice the core building blocks of constructive internal dialogue, I AM a Lovable ME! Affirmations for Children is chock full of almost 100 affirmations that teach positive self talk. The book has a whimsical rhyme, spoken by the "LOVABLE ME" bug, and vibrant imagery emphasizing the importance of family, healthy eating, exercise, imagination, being a good friend, and enjoying life. The CD has whimsical music and verse, narrated by an adorable child, and will captivate children and have them singing their own praise in no time! Narration of I AM a Lovable ME! book.

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The Only One Club Review

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(More customer reviews)When six-year-old Jennifer Jacobs' first grade class begins working on Christmas decorations, she quickly informs her teacher that she doesn't celebrate Christmas, but rather Hanukkah, for she is Jewish. Soon, Jennifer realizes that she is the only Jewish child in her class, and decides to make The Only One Club, in which she is the only member. However, as word gets around about her club, Jennifer begins realizing that there are many other children in her class, and in the school, who are the only one of something, and quickly makes badges for everyone in her class, informing them that they too can be a member of The Only One Club.
While I am not Jewish myself, I find that there are so few books on the market for Jewish children around the holidays. So I was quite awed by the arrival of Jane Naliboff's THE ONLY ONE CLUB. The prose is wonderful, and teaches children that everyone is unique, whether it's the color of their hair, or eyes, or their religion, or beliefs, while the illustrations by Jeff Hopkins couldn't be cuter. This is a lovely children's book to pick up this holiday season, whether you're Jewish or not.
Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

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This heartwarming story explores the many ways in which children feel unique and special. Mrs. Matthews's first grade class begins making Christmas decorations, but because Jennifer is Jewish, Mrs. Matthews allows her to make Hanukkah decorations instead. Jennifer enjoys the attention and creates "The Only One Club," of which she is the sole member. When her classmates want to join, she is resistant until she realizes that each of her friends is also "the only one" at something. As she inducts them into her club she reveals the unique qualities that make each of her classmates extraordinary. Through this touching story, young children are encouraged to discover and treasure their own uniqueness and to actively look for special qualities in others beyond race or culture. A medley of pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, and pastel illustrations bring this inspiring and humorous tale to life.

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I Take a DEEEP Breath (I Am a Lovable Me) Review

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(More customer reviews)The second book in the "I Am a Lovable ME!" self-empowerment series, I Take a DEEEP Breath is a picturebook encouraging young readers to "take a DEEEP breath in" to gain strength from their own courage and inner peace, then "breathe out" fear and doubt in order to confront new challenges. Simple rhyming verse and four-color illustrations of a friendly six-legged beetle learning to grow from new challenges every day offer an inspiring example of the power of breath when used to focus on positive thoughts and emotions. Highly recommended. "If my parents get angry with me / I take a deeep breath in and breathe out slowly. / I'm not sad anymore; I know they love / me for sure!"


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I Take a DEEEP Breath! encourages children to take a deep breath in-accessing their own courage, strength and inner peaceÉand then breath out fears and doubts in order to face challenges they may encounter throughout their lives. A powerful coping mechanism as well as the perfect starting place for children to learn breath education, this book is the first step to good health! Narrated by an adorable young child the CD engages children with itÕs delightful melody and interactive verse. Narration of I Take a DEEEP Breath! book. AWARDS - Images Available on request Mom's Choice Award (Best Children's Series) Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award CNE Award of Excellence

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Selections from Self-reliance, Friendship, Compensation, and other great writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson Review

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(More customer reviews)"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was known for capturing the hearts of Americans. He engaged in conversations about our best impulses, the optimism of a young country and the spirit of the American people. His quotes are little gems that shine as brightly today as they did when he first lectured in 1833.
His thoughts made sense to people and some said his words made music. Even today, while writing an e-mail to a friend, I thought: "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Where did that thought come from? Well, I just found it in this book! I am laughing now as I read this book because my friend said: "You remember best what leaves you" which is similar to: "We remember those things which we love." Of course, neither of us considered that our thoughts are similar to Emerson's thoughts and yet somehow they have become part of us as easily as if we drank the thoughts in a cup of coffee.
While reading this book, you will realize where some of your own thought originated from and I love the idea that "Books are the best of things, well used; abused among the worst."
I am also laughing about his ideas that there are no more than a dozen people in the world who read and understand Plato. Since I'm about to dive into a book about Plato. You can just imagine a man with Emerson's mind trying to find people to talk to who could relate to his lucid thoughts.
Emerson was a Unitarian minister who as Matthew Arnold said, was "the friend and aider of those who would live in the spirit."
The selections in this book are delightfully old-fashioned and yet the writing is still very relevant for our lives today. He discusses harvests and what we can learn from farming. This book also contains a special section on "Emerson's Wit."
Lovely tiny book of enlightening thoughts.
"Make yourself necessary to someone." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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