"Like the little train that said ′I think I can, I think I can,′ this book tells school counselors, ′You can, you can′ do research. The text encourages and guides school counselors who have very little time and resources for research, enabling them to show and tell the differences that result from their programs."—Angie Stansell, School CounselorHatton High School, Town Creek, AL"This text can help any school counselor develop the observation and analytic...

My Sister, My Friend is an endearing tale of two sisters, one who has Williams syndrome and one who does not. It is meant to be used as a tool for parents/teachers to read with their children. It will take you on a journey through the youngest child’s questions about why her older sister is a little different from her. Throughout the book, Williams syn- drome is discussed with respect, as well as accurate information. The journey begins with questions, but it ends with acceptance, understa...

'Shiveringly good suspense!' Lisa GardnerTHE FINAL BOOK IN A GRIPPING CRIME SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.NEVER DROP YOUR GUARD. NEVER CLOSE YOUR EYES. OR YOU'LL NEVER SEE HIM COMING ...The murders are planned in exquisite detail and the victims are always twins.When Zoe and Chloe Denning went out to celebrate their twenty-first birthday they never made it home.For Brianna Hayward, their ...

A New York Times Notable Book that "casts a searing eye on the labyrinth that is the American foster care system" (NPR's On Point).Who are the children of foster care? What, as a country, do we owe them? Cris Beam, a foster mother herself, spent five years immersed in the world of foster care looking into these questions and tracing firsthand stories. The result is To the End of June, an unforgettable portrait that takes us deep inside the lives o...

Counselling Skills for Working with Trauma is a practical, introductory guide to counselling survivors of child abuse, neglect, rape, sexual violence, sexual trafficking, religious sexual abuse, and domestic abuse.Written in an accessible style, it provides a comprehensive introduction to complex trauma accompanied by advice on how to create a safe environment in which survivors can learn the skills to restore control over trauma symptoms, to aid healing and post traumatic growth. ...

The invaluable grade-by-grade guide (kindergarten—sixth) is designed to help parents and teachers select some of the best books for children.Books to Build On recommends:• for kindergartners, lively collections of poetry and stories, such as The Children’s Aesop, and imaginative alphabet books such as Bill Martin, Jr.’s Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lucy Micklewait’s I Spy: An Alphabet in Art• for first graders, fin...

Questions Every Parent Has About Their Autistic Child; And The Answers... Autism is a complex disorder, and there really is no one singular way to discuss or define it.  But there is one thing that is true across the board when it comes to autism: the number of questions parents have.   I know what it's like to be unsure and worried about what to do for the best for a loved one with autism. I know all too well about the ma...

Measure the difference you make in students′ academic, career, and personal/social development!Today′s school counselors are under enormous pressure to document their effectiveness by using data and producing quantitative accountability reports—whether or not they′ve had the appropriate training. This authoritative guide from highly respected counselor educators and trainers gives preservice and inservice school counselors the tools to knowledgeably identi...

"This book should be on every school counselor′s desk. One would need to have read dozens of books every year for the past 10 years to have even minimal access to the information and wisdom imparted here."—Gloria Avolio DePaul, School CounselorHillsborough County School District, Tampa, FLGet the latest facts, research, and best practices to help students with ADHD succeed!To help establish an optimal learning environment and...

Using Trauma-Focused Therapy Stories is a groundbreaking treatment resource for trauma-informed therapists who work with abused and neglected children ages nine years and older as well as their caregivers. The therapy stories are perfect accompaniments to evidence-based treatment approaches and provide the foundation for psychoeducation and intervention with the older elementary-aged child or early pre-teen. Therapists will also benefit from the inclusion of thorough guides for ch...

An incredibly reassuring approach by two physicians who specialize in helping children overcome their difficulties in learning and succeeding in schoolFor parents, teachers, and other professionals seeking practical guidance about ways to help children with learning problems, this book provides a comprehensive look at learning differences ranging from dyslexia to dysgraphia, to attention problems, to giftedness. In The Mislabeled Child, the authors describ...

"An eye-opening and heart-opening book."-Bonnie Benard, Senior Program Associate, WestEdIdentify and promote overlooked strengths to cultivate resilience.Now more than ever, counselors, teachers, community youth workers, and parents are striving to prevent individual and school-wide tragedy before it happens. Critical to the success of their efforts is a deep respect for the adolescent experience. In this book, author and social wor...