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Nanmathi Manian; Wendy McColskey; Kim Benton; Noah Lipshie – National Comprehensive Center, 2021
School communities in both urban and rural settings need trauma-informed (TI) supports; however, the adversities experienced and access to student supports may be unique to rural school communities. In addition, the contextual challenges experienced by rural schools and communities, as well as the strengths that can be drawn from them, will…
Descriptors: Trauma, Rural Schools, Child Development, School Districts
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Bagheri-Nesami, Masoumeh; Rafii, Forough; Oskouie, Seyede Fatemeh H. – Educational Gerontology, 2010
Successful aging is a process through which older people actively deal with their age-related changes. This study, as a part of more extensive research, explored and describes coping strategies used by Iranian elderly women in response to age-related changes. Grounded theory was used as method. Nineteen participates were recruited. The…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Leisure Time, Females, Older Adults
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Matthews, Doris B. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1986
Examined effects of relaxation training on preadolescent children (N=532) with behavior problems. Results indicated fewer discipline problems among students receiving relaxation training than those who did not. Fighting, cutting class, and discipline reports markedly decreased. Suggests that counselors can serve as schoolwise consultants for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Children, Counselor Role
Williams, Linda K.; And Others – 1996
With the purpose of developing caring and capable children, this book offers teachers and counselors a collection of over 75 activities as teaching and guidance tools. Characteristics of caring and capable children, which reflect the development of empathy, compassion, assertiveness, and self-discipline, are described. The activities are grouped…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Altruism, Children, Decision Making
Valett, Robert E. – 1984
This practical booklet for teachers and parents describes methods for improving children's disciplinary training and successful performance at school and at home. Ten steps to achieving effective discipline are outlined: understanding effective discipline; determining needs and interests; setting goals and expectations; establishing guiding rules;…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Child Rearing, Childhood Interests, Children
Boatwright, Becki H.; Mathis, Teresea A.; Smith-Rex, Susan J. – 1998
This book asserts that bullying is the basis of many life problems for children, particularly low self-esteem, abuse, and violence. This book's program aims to provide an understanding of the dynamics of bullying and to empower children to recognize and deal with bullies at a young age in order to alleviate the possible development of problems…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Modification, Bullying, Children
Bostrom, Kathleen Long – 1999
Noting that parents and educators need to place greater emphasis on teaching children values, this book shows parents, teachers, and group leaders how to work as a team to teach the values young children need to lead happy, "value-able" lives. The book's introduction defines values and presents a rationale for teaching values to young…
Descriptors: Altruism, Children, Class Activities, Cooperation
J.B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY. – 1991
This resource kit endeavors to help educators focus on particular aspects of the development of a child's self-concept by using selected artworks from the J. B. Speed Art Museum (Kentucky) collection as a starting point for discussion and examination of child development. Young people will explore the experiences that will affect future choices…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Artists, Child Behavior
Barkley, Russell A.; Murphy, Kevin R. – 1998
This handbook, with accompanying clinical workbook, provides information on the nature, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In-depth treatment guidelines are supported by updated documentation on outcomes. The book includes contributions from leading scientist-practitioners, who report on their…
Descriptors: Adults, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Case Studies
Newcastle Univ., Callaghan (Australia). Family Action Centre. – 2000
This report contains the proceedings of a conference convened to build on the work of those pioneering better teaching and learning techniques for boys. Teachers at the conference were asked to present their schools' experiences in a case study format to maximize the learning and discussion among participants. The report begins with a schedule of…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Case Studies, Child Behavior, Childhood Needs
Kostelnik, Marjorie J.; And Others – 1993
Noting the importance of social competence for getting along in society, this book is designed as a text to help teachers of young children understand the nature of social development in young children and how to guide that development through the early childhood curriculum. The book contains a number of practical guidelines and strategies for…
Descriptors: Aggression, Child Abuse, Child Behavior, Child Development