THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING Table of Contents 1. Weakness……………………………………………………..3 2. Why this book?....................................................................3 3. Synopsis………………………………………………………4 4. How did the book help me overcome my weakness?……..9 WEAKNESS The weakness on which I was working was pessimism. Pessimism is a state of mind in which one anticipates negative outcomes or believes that the evil‚ hardships‚ dangers
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Annotated Bibliography Elizabeth E. Thrall‚ C. W. (2009). screening measures for Children and adolescents with reactive attachment Disorder . Behavioral Development Bulletin ‚ XVI‚ 4-10. This article evaluated two screening measures designed to aid in diagnosing reactive attachment disorder (RAD): the Relationships Problem Questionnaire (RPQ) and Reactive Attachment Disorder – Checklist (RAD-C). Fifty-three parents/guardians completed both rating scales. Thirteen were adoptive/foster parents
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There are two main theories applied to relationships‚ Social Exchange Theory and Equity Theory underpin commonly used behavioural therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy‚ Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. More recent studies in neuroscience and behaviour and the importance of language have led to the development of Relational Frame Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an alternative approach. In this essay I will outline the
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Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia Psychosocial rehabilitation is a learning based approach using a token economy and social skill training to help patients with schizophrenia develop adaptive behaviors (Nevid‚ Rathus‚ & Green‚ 2003). To live successfully in the community‚ a variety of treatment approaches are available to people with schizophrenia. A few of the psychosocial rehabilitation options for people with schizophrenia include hospitalization‚ self-help clubs‚ family intervention
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William Duran Aravind Case Study Introduction In a country plagued by curable and needless blindness‚ 58 year-old surgeon Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy recognized upon retirement that his 100‚000 sight-restoring surgeries were not enough of an impact to fight blindness in India and cure the 12 million people affected by it. With a big dream‚ but no money‚ no business plan‚ and no safety net‚ he embarked on a journey to start an organization with a single purpose in mind: to give sight for all. Starting
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Contemporary Epistemological Research in Education Reconciliation and Reconceptualization of the Field Authors: Theo Niessen‚ Tineke Abma‚ Guy Widdershoven‚ and Cees van der Vleuten‚ Sanne Akkerman ABSTRACT. In this article the authors challenge contemporary epistemological research within educational settings. After a reconciliation of the current models which treat epistemological beliefs as static and mechanical‚ the authors present a teaching experience to illustrate their enactivist view
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Asperger’s Syndrome In today’s society‚ Asperger’s Syndrome is being talked about‚ and seen‚ more than ever‚ from television shows‚ such as Parenthood‚ to magazine articles‚ and of course in the inclusive classroom. Throughout this paper we will be looking at where Asperger’s Syndrome originated‚ some of the characteristics and causes‚ as well as ways in which teachers and parents can better deal with a child that has Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is found under Autistic Spectrum
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Introduction This essay seeks to focus on two main concepts that have influenced my thinking in regards to my own teaching career. My personal interest in the two concepts have opened up a window of opportunity for me to critically evaluate the overlapping influences that have impacted my teaching as a new born lecturer in adult education. First; I will evaluate the concept of an “Expert teacher” and secondly; I will compare and contrast the values underpinning “Critial Reflection” and its relation
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TRUISM ABOUT HUMAN NATURE Human Vulnerability - Humans are weak. Their vulnerabilities can be divided into 2. * Physical vulnerabilities * Personal vulnerabilities Physical vulnerabilities: Physical needs can be frustrated by physical privations or traumas leading to acute distress experiences such as hunger‚ thirst‚ cold‚ fatigue‚ the pain of disease or accident or attack‚ sexual tension. In the animal realm there appear to be something like emotional distress experiences involved
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“Territory” by David Leavitt is a short‚ yet complexly intimate tail of a mother’s futile attempts to accept her son’s homosexual identity and his on-going struggle with internalized homophobia. The story opens with twenty-three year old Neil visiting his mother‚ Mrs. Campbell‚ at his childhood home. As they prepare for the first arrival of Neil’s lover‚ Wayne‚ the anticipation triggers anxieties both Neil‚ causing him to have painful flashbacks of the past. As these images reveal‚ Neil has lived
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