Drawing on thousands of hours of one-on-one counseling, Cracking the Boy Code explains boys' psychological needs and how to use specific, clearly explained techniques for effective communication. Includes the crucial role of non-verbal cues, motivating boys to become their authentic selves and developing esteem and confidence.
Learn the secret language of boys and how to reconnect
All too quickly, talkative, affectionate young boys seem to slip away. Adolescents may be transformed overnight into reclusive, seemingly impenetrable young people who open up only to their friends and spend more time on devices than with family. How do you penetrate this shell before they are lost to you?
Drawing on decades of experience garnered through thousands of hours of therapy with boys, Cracking the Boy Code explains how the key to communicating with boys is understanding their universal psychological needs and using specific, straightforward communication techniques. Coverage includes:
Why it's important to understand the psychological needs of boys How to talk to be heard, and listen to understand The crucial role of non-verbal cues Learning the universal tone that helps boys listen Motivating boys to become their authentic selves Using purposeful work to teach boys self-respect and confidence Reducing stress and creating greater closeness between boys and caregivers.
Essential reading for parents, caregivers, teachers, youth workers, coaches, and others who want to make a real connection with the boys in their lives.
By:
Adam J. Cox Imprint: New Society Publishers Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 346g ISBN:9780865718760 ISBN 10: 0865718768 Pages: 160 Publication Date:08 May 2018 Recommended Age: From 16 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Prologue Part I: Strategies and Techniques for Talking Chapter 1: What Is Good Communication? Chapter 2: Is He Hearing You? Chapter 3: What's He Thinking? Chapter 4: Great Beginnings Chapter 5: Vocal Tone and Eye Contact Part II: Deepening the Conversation Chapter 6: Authenticity - Helping Boys Become Themselves Chapter 7: Boys and Work Chapter 8: Keys to Motivation Chapter 9: Therapy with Boys Appendix: Fifty Purposeful Work Ideas Endnotes Acknowledgments Index About the Author A Note about the Publisher