New Releases by Gershen Kaufman

This teacher’s companion to a classic book for kids provides tools for building self-esteem and personal power. Without self-esteem, kids doubt themselves and may turn to unhealthy habits as a way of coping. With self-esteem, kids feel secure, are willing to take positive risks, and are resilient in the face of challenges. This teacher’s guide expands the messages of Stick Up for Yourself!, teaching self-confidence and how to be assertive with easy-to-use sessions. Created for the classroom, these sessions can also be used in other group settings including counseling groups, out-of-school programs, community programs, and more. Digital content includes reproducible handouts.

A person's self-esteem is based on real facts and achievements, and it is the single most important psychological tool to facilitate relationships with other people. Without self-esteem, kids doubt themselves and wilt under the pressure of their classmates, making them feel inferior and worthless-- oftentimes seeking alcohol and drugs for an escape. This guide for parents and teachers is a step-by-step program meant to be used from first grade through middle school. It teaches the three most important skills in life: how to create self-esteem, how to be conscious of ones' self, and how to be assertive in a positive way. La autoestima de cualquier persona se basa en hechos y logros verdaderos-- es la habilidad psicolo gica ma s importante que se puede desarrollar para poder desenvolverse en la sociedad. Sin autoestima, los nin os dudan de ellos mismos, se doblegan ante la presio n de sus compan eros, se sienten inferiores y sin vali a y pueden buscar en las drogas o el alcohol su apoyo. Esta gui a para maestros y padres es un programa paso por paso que puede ser utilizado desde los an os avanzados de primaria hasta el final de la educacio n media. Ensen a las tres hablilidades importantes para la vida: co mo formar la autoestima, co mo ser conciente de uno mismo y co mo ser asertivo de manera positiva.

Gershen Kaufman and Lev Raphael expose the role shame has come to play in the lives of gay men and lesbians. The authors break the silence surrounding gay and lesbian experience so that individuals can "come out" of shame and begin a path toward personal growth and acceptance.