Product Description

How can children combat negative thinking in a fun and constructive way? By applying to be a wizard of positive thinking, of course! Joann Altiero's "No More Stinking Thinking" is an easy to use workbook that provides thoughtful and simple methods for parents, teachers, and therapists to teach children to think healthily and confidently. Children will be drawn into a magical world in which they learn magic powers of positive thinking in order to defeat the evil Lord Stinker. Chapters focus on specific skills and teaching methods for addressing such topics as jumping to conclusions, looking at the big picture, critically examining the details of a situation, learning how to have more positive thoughts, and the dangers of "all or none" thinking. Children need to develop the cognitive skills to deal with daily adversity, and "No More Stinking Thinking", through its use of magical imagery and fun activities, will equip parents and other professionals with the tools to help them achieve this in imaginative and exciting ways.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #271749 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 58 pages

About the Author
Joann Altiero is a child clinical psychologist who obtained her Doctorate from Southern Illinois University, where she was also awarded the Graduate Dean's Fellowship Award. She has worked in the field of clinical psychology for over twenty years and has had a successful private practice in Maryland for the past eight years.

Customer Reviews

Parent and Uncle of 11
I found this book very helpful and fun. The instructions suggested to do just one chapter at a time and the kids wanted to do more than that!

Therapist-for 20 years
I have used this book in group therapy and the kids love to role play with it. Also, in individual therapy the child usually wants to do more than one chapter (so, I must admit sometimes I cheat and do two!) I hope more of these workbooks are to come!

Students gravitate toward this book
As a music teacher for over 30 years, I have always sought ways to ensure that my musical instruction will complement and enhance my students' overall education & whole-child development. I purchased this book after noticing that some of my piano students were not always realistic about their successes and frustrations in studying piano. The book addresses these and other emotional issues in terms they can understand. I put a copy in the waiting room along with other books and magazines and am no longer surprised when I open the waiting room door to see a young student (or parent!) totally absorbed in it. It's not written for music study, of course, but healthy thinking affects all their studies.