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Children's stress

          Childhood Stress Price check  by L. Eugene Arnold(Editor)

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hardcover

Book Description
The first section examines the two aspects of stress, psychosocial
and biological, and their interactions, covering the effect of stress on the developing brain, the neuroendocrine substrate of stress reactions psychosomatic reactions and psychological symptom formation. The second section examines specific stressors encountered at each developmental stage, age-typical methods of responding to stress and special stress pitfalls. The third considers specific stressors such as divorce, parental death or illness, abuse, poverty, discrimination and social violence. Finally, the fourth section examines risk and protective factors in assessment of stress as a basis for prevention and treatment. With a wealth of actual case material, it is solidly documented, amply illustrated with tables and figures, yet sufficiently non-technical in presentation to appeal to the widest possible readership.

Synopsis
There is stress in all aspects of life, including childhood. This invaluable guide takes you through the various stages of childhood development and explains how stress and stress factors affect the way in which a child grows. It explores the two sides of stress, the psychological and the biological. The book then examines stress at all stages of existence, from prenatal through adolescence. Sources of stress are considered, including public health aspects, and the prevention and treatment of childhood stress is thoroughly discussed.


Making It Better : Activities for Children Living in a Stressful World Price check  by Barbara Oehlberg, Stephanie Roth (Illustrator)

Redleaf Press Paperback


On Playing a Poor Hand Well : Insights from the Lives of Those Who Have Overcome Childhood Risks and Adversities Price check  by Mark Katz

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. Hardcover
Synopsis
Postulating the premise that many happy and prod
uctive adults grew up under difficult conditions, this book draws upon research examining life's trajectories. It argues that some children struggled with learning and attention problems, and yet found a way to succeed. The author identifies sources of strength, protection and understanding tapped by these individuals to explain their resilience. He encourages therapists, educators and other carers to incorporate these factors into the care system.


Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children (Progress in Psychiatry Series) Price check  by Spencer Eth, Robert S. Pynoos

Amer Psychiatric Pr Hardcover


The Think Space : A Low-Stress Behavior Management Technique, Especially for Early Childhood Price check  by Calvin Richert, Carolyn Richert

Gold Leaf Press (MI) Paperback

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Stress and Coping in Infancy and Childhood Price check  by Tiffany Martini Field(Editor)

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L Erlbaum, US Hardcover
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Hardcover (February 1992)
L Erlbaum, US; ISBN: 0805809449


Stress in Childhood Price check  by Blom

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Published 1986
Teachers College Press Paperback
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Paperback - 205 pages (December 1986)
Teachers College Press; ISBN: 0807727806


Stress in Childhood Price check  by Humphrey

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Published 1984
AMS Press Hardcover
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Hardcover (1984)
AMS Press; ISBN: 0404616240


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