Childhood Stress in Contemporary Society
Publisher: Haworth Press
Published: September 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780789022660
Subjects: Child & developmental psychology; Psychology; Child Development; Mental Health; Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent; Child rearing; Stress in children
First sentence: An unbelievable amount of confusion surrounds the meaning of stress and stress-related terms.
Description: "With new evidence indicating that undesirable stress is likely to have its roots in childhood, Childhood Stress in Contemporary Society is a much-needed resource for anyone who works or plays with children. An authority in the field of stress education, Dr. James Humphrey offers an extensive, easy-to-read discussion on what stress is, how it affects adults and children, and how to take back control when stress becomes overwhelming. Whether the reader is a parent, caretaker, counselor, or teacher, this book will provide a better understanding of stress and techniques to help children better cope throughout life."--BOOK JACKET.