Nonviolent resistance : a new approach to violent and self-destructive children / Haim Omer ; translated from the Hebrew by Shoshannah London-Sapir and Haim Omer
Published
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004
1. Nonviolent Resistance: A New Approach to Violent and Self-Destructive Children -- 2. Escalation Processes -- 3. The Parents' Instruction Manual -- 4. Nonviolent Resistance in Action -- 5. Violence toward Siblings -- 6. Children Who Take Control of the House -- 7. Parents and Teachers: The Vital Alliance -- 8. Nonviolent Resistance in the Community -- Afterword: Nonviolent Resistance as a Moral and Practical Doctrine for the Individual, the Family, and the Community
Summary
"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."--Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-203) and index
