Creating Resilient Mindsets in Children and Adolescents: A Strength-Based Approach for Clinical and Nonclinical Populations

Author(s):  
Robert Brooks ◽  
Suzanne Brooks
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
René T Proyer ◽  
Fabian Gander ◽  
Nancy Tandler

Positive psychology has revived psychology’s abandoned interest in the study of morally positively valued traits (the so-called character strengths) and virtues. We review literature generated on strength-based approaches and focus on applications in the so-called positive psychology interventions. There seems to be great potential in this approach for research in the field of giftedness and, of course, also when practically working with gifted children and adolescents. We highlight some ideas for future research directions.


2009 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Rawana ◽  
Keith Brownlee

The strengths perspective has not been thoroughly operationalized for use in assessment and treatment with children and their families. Clinicians working from this perspective have relied mostly on resilience theory which can limit a more complete utilization of strengths in the treatment process. This article presents a framework that is organized around domains of functioning of the child. The assessment and utilization of a wide array of strengths drawn from a child's everyday functioning are highlighted as a way to approach clinical work with children and their families. Descriptions of concrete strategies and examples of clinical questions are provided, coupled with a case example that reflects the theme of strengths in action.


1992 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn A. Nippold ◽  
Ilsa E. Schwarz ◽  
Molly Lewis

Microcomputers offer the potential for increasing the effectiveness of language intervention for school-age children and adolescents who have language-learning disabilities. One promising application is in the treatment of students who experience difficulty comprehending figurative expressions, an aspect of language that occurs frequently in both spoken and written contexts. Although software is available to teach figurative language to children and adolescents, it is our feeling that improvements are needed in the existing programs. Software should be reviewed carefully before it is used with students, just as standardized tests and other clinical and educational materials are routinely scrutinized before use. In this article, four microcomputer programs are described and evaluated. Suggestions are then offered for the development of new types of software to teach figurative language.


1997 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 405-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. SILNESS ◽  
M. BERGE ◽  
G JOHANNESSEN

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