Non-Violent Resistance

'This is a most impressive development of concepts and practices introduced in the first edition of this important classic. Particularly inspiring are the novel ways in which Haim Omer applies the NVR approach to social systems, such as schools and communities. It is essential reading for parents and therapists alike!' Eia Asen, Psychiatrist and Systemic Therapist, Anna Freud Centre and University College London

Auteur

Haim Omer is a professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Tel-Aviv University, Israel, and the developer of the NVR (non-violent resistance) approach for parents, teachers, and other caregivers.

Texte du rabat

Non-violent resistance (NVR) is a psychological approach for parents, counsellors, teachers, and caregivers working with children and adolescents. It gives practical, evidence-based advice on overcoming children's aggressive and controlling behavior to reduce parental helplessness, parent-child conflicts, problem behaviors, and family discord.

Contenu

1. Principles and Goals; 2. Escalation Processes; 3. The Parents' Instruction Manual; 4. NVR in Action; 5. Violence toward Siblings; 6. Controlling and Seclusive Children; 7. Schools; 8. NVR in the Community; Afterword; References; Index.