"An award-winning psychologist reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and shows how we can harness it to live healthier, more satisfying, and productive lives. Tell a stranger that you talk to yourself, and you're likely to get written off as eccentric. But the truth is that we all have a voice in our head."--.
"A child learns to acknowledge an unwanted thought, show it compassion, and then actively let it go so she can focus on positive thoughts instead"--Provided by publisher.
"In mindfulness class one morning, Ms. Snowden tells her students about the think test. Before they say something, she explains they should ask themselves four questions: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it necessary? And is it kind? If it isn't all those things, maybe it's better left unsaid. When Tyaja sees her friend Rosie on the playground later that day, she thinks Rosie's new haircut looks terrible. But before she can say that to Rosie, the think test team intervenes"--OCLC.
"No matter how smart or well-informed you are, you're probably trapped in a mental prison without knowing it. Scott Adams, the . . . creator of Dilbert, . . . teaches us how to recognize and avoid the 'loserthink' that prevents us from seeing outside our own bubbles of reality"--Provided by publisher.
Introduces the think-aloud technique for improving intermediate, middle, and high school students' reading comprehension, and presents classroom scenarios, lessons, activities, and sample student work.
freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions
Germer, Christopher K
2009
Explains how self-compassion can help people overcome pain and difficulties in their lives and presents practical strategies for living fully in the present and ignoring anxious, negative, and critical thoughts.
"RJ's way of doing things isn't working out for him. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete, but RJ blames other students for distracting him. He learns how to ask for help and stay on task, and discovers that by doing things the right way the first time, he no longer has to do them over and over again."--Publisher.
Shows readers the steps to the fundamental social skills of listening and following instructions. When the hero, RJ, learns to use these skills the right way, he has the best day of his life.
Offers strategies and techniques for understanding the thinking work that goes into comprehending texts, covering how to move students to more complex material, building readers' identity, and thoroughly engage learners with the written word.
