Non-Violent Resistance: A New Approach to Violent and Self-destructive Children

Non-Violent Resistance: A New Approach to Violent and Self-destructive Children

by HaimOmer (Author), ShoshanaLondonSappir (Translator)

Synopsis

This book begins with an examination of Gandhi's 'nonviolent' resistance and its application to the family context. A model of escalation processes between parents and children is presented, as well as ways for overcoming escalation. The book includes a step-by-step instruction manual for parents. Special topics include: dealing with violence against siblings; dealing with children who take control of the house; building alliances between parents and teachers, and community uses of the approach.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 230
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 22 Dec 2003

ISBN 10: 0521536235
ISBN 13: 9780521536233
Book Overview: This book is an application of Gandhi's 'nonviolent' resistance to the family context.

Media Reviews
[O]ffers...a possible breakthrough solution [to] the problem of violence. Martha M. Boshart, Teachers College Record
Richly illustrated by numerous clinical examples and anecdotes....Omer's masterful description of the approach and of the numerous cases to which it was applied make the nonviolent resistance techniques appear accessible and compelling. Contemporary Psychology