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In the face of increasing levels of depression affecting American children, the author teaches parents and educators how to instill optimism, resilience, and confidence in their youngsters.
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I was the catcher for the Lake Luzerne Dodgers, a catcher with meager talent, a catcher in awe of Danny and Teddy. Read the first page
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you have a child or teach a child you need this book. We can't just assume that kids will grow up happy and this book shows how parents and teachers can assess what is bothering a child and learn ways of interacting that helps them. Kids need to learn how to "think about their thinking" and learn to think more optimistically. Parents (and schools) have the job of helping them and I suggest that this book is an excellent starting point.
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Maybe it's Mistitled, but it's GREAT
16 Aug 2001
Format:Paperback
I don't disagree entirely with the one-star reviewer--optimism is hardly the answer to all of society's problems. However, as the parent of a son who often shows signs of inheriting ... depression ..., I found this book to be a proactive alternative to the little lectures on over-reacting to situations that I had been giving! I explain the steps Seligman suggests as games we play to prepare him for middle school and they get him thinking about the control he can exert in his own perceptions (this is a skill often not acquired until late adolescence, if ever). Finally, some support for at-risk kids! I only wish more parents were aware of the influence their behavior wields--this book helps both parent and child increase self-understanding. Other books on childhood depression depend too heavily on explaining available medication--THANK YOU, Mr. Seligman, for offering concrete advice on drug-free depression-prevention.
60 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Optimism-an Emotional Intelligence Competency That Works
9 April 2003
Format:Hardcover
I'm an Emotional Intelligence coach. I work with adults teaching them EQ competencies, including optimism, and I've seen it work wonders! Since reading this book, I've been teaching it to children with the same results. It's particularly important in children with high IQs. Their propensity to perceive more deeply, and their perfectionism made them set-up for depression. They can get into trouble with their thinking (can't we all!). Seligman's theory works, if you take the time to understand it and follow his instructions. The essence of optimism is not the upward cycle, but being able to avoid the downward spiral when a disappointment, loss or failure occurs. It's a way of thinking that can be changed. Would you like to live 19% longer, enjoy better health, be more likely to fulfill your potential ... all this backed by Seligman's years of research ... and wouldn't you want this for your child?
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Pretty good...
2 Aug 2002
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Prof. Seligman is one of the Deans of American psychotherapy and a founder of the cognitive-behavioral method of psychotherapy. His interest in kids is obvious--as well as is his experience.
The theory revolves around several basic concepts. At its most basic, What you think and what you do equals how you feel. Prof. Seligman's method is designed to help children not draw inaccurate inferences (cognitions) from events and behavior (for example, "I'm a jerk" if someone does not play with you.) He correctly notes that optimism and hopefulness are just as learned as is depression. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, and drugs (psychopharmacology therapy) are the two main treatment modes with demonstrated positive results.
The method itself is quite simple and is very useful to children, families, parents, and adults who work with children. I have given this book to parents and coaches. However, the writing itself is more complicated than the theory--I suppose a Dean of psychotherapy is entitled--so readers will have to work at extracting Seligman's nuggets. It's worth the time, no doubt.
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