thought and thinking

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.

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.

"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.

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.

"This groundbreaking book provides teachers with an accessible, research-based blueprint for developing student meta-cognitive skills and ensuring that students take responsibility for their own learning. The authors use the findings of cognitive scientists to highlight quality questioning behaviors and explain how to apply them for improved student outcomes"-- Provided by publisher.

Cognitive science explains how the human brain relies on the intelligence and knowledge of others in order to overcome its shortcomings of being error prone, irrational, and often ignorant.

"Mental health issues may not have all the outward signs that physical health problems do, but they are no less serious. 'Teens and Mental Health' explores the causes of mental health issues, how they affect teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help"--Amazon.