Reality Therapy-A Workable Approach for Adolescents - Couverture souple

Watson, Shirley

 
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Synopsis

Reality Therapy-A Workable Approach for Adolescents was written in an effort to give direction to those who are working with adolescents who are delinquent, runaways, truant, experiencing problems with teenage pregnancy, drug addiction, and other emotional issues. Reality therapy may be used as a means 1) to help them face reality and reject irresponsible behavior and 2) to develop a positive outlook of the future even though the portrait that has been painted by society appears futile.Adolescents must realize that they have choices in every situation and that they must be willing to accept the concomitant consequences of each choice. Reality therapy is a process in which people are taught better ways to fulfill their needs than they have learned so far.She is also the author of Overcoming Life's Adversities---Tough People Always Win.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Rev. Dr. Shirley McCoy Watson was born in Warrington, Florida on May 28, 1946 and was raised by her Christian parents, Rev. Isaac Wright, Sr. and Mrs. Johnnie Mae Wright, both deceased. She is the fourth of six children. She has one son, Roy Douglas Willliams who is the love of her life. He is married to a wonderful woman whose name is Tanya. She received her education from Golden State School of Theology where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Master of Ministry in Biblical Studies, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling. She earned a Masters in Business Administration from Stamford Hill University. Dr. Watson is the pastor of Greater Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Starke, Florida where The Right Reverend McKinley Young is the presiding prelate (Eleventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church).

Présentation de l'éditeur

Reality Therapy-A Workable Approach for Adolescents was written in an effort to give direction to those who are working with adolescents who are delinquent, runaways, truant, experiencing problems with teenage pregnancy, drug addiction, and other emotional issues. Reality therapy may be used as a means 1) to help them face reality and reject irresponsible behavior and 2) to develop a positive outlook of the future even though the portrait that has been painted by society appears futile.Adolescents must realize that they have choices in every situation and that they must be willing to accept the concomitant consequences of each choice. Reality therapy is a process in which people are taught better ways to fulfill their needs than they have learned so far.She is also the author of Overcoming Life's Adversities---Tough People Always Win.

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