Loriann Oberlin
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Counseling & Mediation, LLC
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Fun, Therapeutic Resources
Because many parents ask how to motivate their children to succeed in school, I've listed a few of my favorite things here -- items that I'm happy to share with you & yours should you wish to use them as an adjunct to your sessions — or solely for your own fun, enrichment, or gift-giving!
If you'd like to learn more about psychology on a regular basis as well as get to know yourself, your family, and others in your midst, I often refer to these products especially for children with learning or attentional challenges. Barnes & Noble fans see the links at the end.
I'm a definite fan of the late Fred Rogers with all he offered for children, and all that The Fred Rogers Company continues to offer.
Kindle fans may like to read these four books on the popular e-reader.
And if you prefer the real book in your hand, try these links.
While parents explore the Murphy/Oberlin framework regarding the ten traits of angry people and the four types of families that can, even unwittingly, create anger in a household or person, children may benefit from their own resources.
After an initial session or two, I can recommend which children's book would be most helpful in your situaiton. The three books below rank among my favorites, but I may suggest from a list of many others once we meet.
For Barnes & Noble plus Nook shoppers, here are links you can use as well. Nook books grouped together on the top row.
If you like having the physical book in your hand — or to give as a gift — use these links:
Very often parents ask me what might they use at home, in between sessions, to work their child on a particular problem. After an initial session or two, I may recommend one of these — or others — that might be the most helpful.
As Fred Rogers once said, play is the work of childhood, and I can't think of too many toys today more creative and cognitively challenging than building with LEGO bricks. These three rank among my favorite LEGO things!
http://www.fredrogers.org/new-site/mrn.html
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I often recommend simple things like coloring mandalas, which give boundaries to one's emotions, as a self-help means of calming down or relaxing one's mind. It's creative and fun, too! See the remaining suggestions to help with this.
Thank you for visiting my website. While I have shared some of my favorite resources and reading material, please know that no book, no product, or news account is ever a substitute for seeking professional help when you or your children need it. I hope you'll use the contact links provided and that I will hear from you soon. Have a great day!