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Deep Brain Learning: Evidence-Based Essentials in Education, Treatment, and Youth Development
$29.95$20.00$29.95$20.00Larry K. Brendtro & Martin Mitchell This volume defines the essential elements in evidence-based approaches as grounded in biosocial needs for Attachment, Achievement, Autonomy, and Altruism. Brain research and positive psychology are combined with practice expertise to provide a blueprint for building strength and resilience in all young people.
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Deep Brain Learning: Pathways to Potential with Challenging Youth
$29.95$29.95Larry Brendtro, Martin Mitchell, & Herman McCall This is the first of two books on the theme of “Deep Brain Learning” published by Starr Commonwealth (the second title was released in 2015). In this volume, the authors integrate recent findings from neuroscience with youth development research and traditional Circle of Courage values to provide strategies for developing potentials in challenging youth.
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Kids Who Outwit Adults
$29.95$29.95John R. Seita & Larry K. Brendtro The authors provide strategies to connect with wary youth, using resilience science and practical insights to help youth develop the internal strengths and external supports to rebuild troubled lives.
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No Disposable Kids
$29.95$29.95by Larry K. Brendtro, Arlin Ness, & Martin Mitchell In a society that values children, there can be no disposable kids. This book presents a fresh alternative of creating powerful environments where all youth can thrive.
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Ordinary Magic
$26.99$26.99by Ann Masten Pioneering researcher Ann Masten presents the most authoritative synthesis of current knowledge on resilience in children and adolescents. Contrary to earlier views that resilience was a rare quality, humans by nature are resilient if reared in an environment that meets their needs.
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Positive Peer Culture
$44.95$44.95Harry H. Vorrath & Larry K. Brendtro Young people today are in desperate need of an antidote to the narcissism and antisocial life-styles that are so prevalent. This book provides a way of meeting their need to contribute to some important purpose.
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Reclaiming Our Prodigal Sons and Daughters
$24.95$24.95by Scott Larson & Larry K. Brendtro A penetrating portrayal of the rootlessness of many of today’s youth offers a powerful, practical plan for reaching them. This is an inspirational resource for all who mentor, teach, or parent young people. A unique feature of this book is its focus on the spiritual dimension of contemporary problems and the role that members of faith communities are playing in reclaiming youth in conflict.
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Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Futures of Promise
$40.95$34.95$40.95$34.95by Larry K. Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg, & Steve Van Bockern Empower your alienated students to cultivate a deep sense of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. This fully updated edition of Reclaiming Youth at Risk merges Native American knowledge and Western science to create a unique alternative for reaching disconnected or troubled youth. Contact [email protected] for pricing discount on 10 or more copies.