"The Power of Positive Talk" also includes sections that show adult caregivers how to release their own negative self-talk so that they can model positive self-talk for children in their lives.

“This is a worthwhile book for many families who can use these very practical techniques in helping to raise children with positive self-esteem. Bloch's book is equally helpful for teachers and others who spend their days working with children and want to encourage healthy development.”
-Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

“Here is a great opportunity to help children think like winners.”
-Jim Fay, author of "Parenting with Love and Logic"

“The authors send a clear message - words can wound or words can promote self-esteem and well being.”
-Thomas Gordon, author of "PET: Parent Effectiveness Training"

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

How to Use This Book

Affirmation Subject Index

PART ONE: THE POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD

    1. Sticks and Stones Will Break My Bones, But Words Will Wound Me Forever
    2. Affirmations: The Power of Positive Speaking
    3. Introducing Positive Self-Talk to Children
    4. Positive Self-Talk For the Adult Caregiver
          Positive Self-Talk for Parents
          Breaking the Cycle of Verbal Abuse: Stop Using Words That Hurt
          Positive Self-Talk for Teachers and Counselors

PART TWO: POSITIVE SELF-TALK FOR
SELF-ESTEEM AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING

    5. General Affirmations For Self-Esteem
    6. Positive Self-Talk for Health, Body Image and Athletic Performance
    7. Positive Self-Talk for Learning and Academics
    8. What to Say When You Are Scared: Positive Self-Talk for Childhood Fears
    9. What to Say When You Are Sad: Positive Self-Talk for Loss and Divorce
   10. What to Say When You Are Mad: Positive Self-Talk for Anger Management
   11. What to Say When You Are Teased: Positive Self-Talk for
         Responding to Put Downs

PART THREE : AFFIRMATIONS FOR
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

   12. Prenatal Affirmations
   13. Affirming the Infant (0-9 months)
   14. Affirming the Toddler (age 9 months-2 1/2 years)
   15. Affirming the Preschooler (age 2 1/2-6 years)
   16. Affirming the School-Age Child (age 6-Puberty)
   17. Affirming the Adolescent

PART FOUR: POSITIVE SELF-TALK FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

   18. Positive Self-Talk for the Child With a Physical, Emotional, or Learning Disability
   19. Positive Self-Talk for the Child From a Chemically Dependent Family
   20. Positive Self-Talk for the Abused Child
   21. Positive Self-Talk for the At-Risk and Acting Out Child
   22. Positive Self-Talk for the Adopted and Foster Child

Epilogue

Bibliography

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