How to Help Children Find the Champion Inside Themselves
Published on 7. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-563-51968-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is an innovative, accessible and groundbreaking guide that will change the way adults communicate with children forever.
David Hemery believes that within every young person there is 'a spark of greatness' and a unique individual keen to fulfil his or her potential. Every adult is a guardian of that flame of talent. Using everyday scenarios and cartoons he introduces:
EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING and ATTENTIVE LISTENING - powerful and positive communication tools that deliver extraordinary results.
Every parent, teacher and coach will recognise common pitfalls that are described with astute comment and humour. Hemery shows how easy it is to transform conflict in communication, and to encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions, develop their self-esteem and reach their true potential.
David Hemery believes that within every young person there is 'a spark of greatness' and a unique individual keen to fulfil his or her potential. Every adult is a guardian of that flame of talent. Using everyday scenarios and cartoons he introduces:
EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING and ATTENTIVE LISTENING - powerful and positive communication tools that deliver extraordinary results.
Every parent, teacher and coach will recognise common pitfalls that are described with astute comment and humour. Hemery shows how easy it is to transform conflict in communication, and to encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions, develop their self-esteem and reach their true potential.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a book to be recommended to anyone committed to getting the best out of their children - and, more importantly, to helping their children to get the best out of themselves.' Dr Stephen Briers, Clinical Psychologist, Little Angels and Teen Angels.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
193 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-563-51968-3 (9780563519683)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
David Hemery won an Olympic gold medal in the 400 metre hurdles in 1968. He works as a coach, teacher and performance consultant. He is also on the executive of the British Olympic Association.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Section one: Getting the basics right
Section two: Family matters
Section three: The role of the teacher
Section four: The role of the coach
Section five: general questioning techniques
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Key word index
Introduction
Section one: Getting the basics right
Section two: Family matters
Section three: The role of the teacher
Section four: The role of the coach
Section five: general questioning techniques
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Key word index