Encouraging Positive Behaviors in Today's Kids: A New Guide for Behavior Problems and Other Concerns for Counselors, Teachers, and Other School Person - Paperback

by Mary Lou McCormick (Author)

A new guide for a new age is here to assist educators in dealing effectively with common problematic behaviors (such as Aggression, Defiance) and other concerns (such as Developing Empathy, Sexual Abuse Indicators) of today's kids. It presents various interventions, strategies and activities compatible with the democratic principles of the larger society (No punishment, intimidation or threats allowed!). This handbook is provided to assist kids of all ages in developing skills in self-reliance, self-discipline, and self-determination, making them good decision-makers in matters that affect their lives...a gift that will last a lifetime!

Author Biography

Mary Lou McCormick is a long-time teacher and school guidance counselor in at-risk schools in Texas and Nevada. She served as a Clark County School District Crisis Counselor for all grade levels for many years. She earned a Master's Degree in Education from West Texas A&M and pursued graduate studies in psychological and educational counseling at Texas Tech University.