The Power of Positive Talk: Words to Help Every Child Succeed

by Douglas Bloch, Jon Merritt

In a world filled with stress, pressures, and fears, children need support and encouragement from adults--and they need to know how to affirm themselves. Douglas Bloch leads readers step-by-step through the process of helping kids turn off the negative voice within and activate the powerful "yes " voice. Kids learn affirmations for all kinds of situations and challenges: academics, athletics, facing fears, feeling angry, getting teased, being depressed, and more. There are affirmations for specific age groups (toddlers through teens) and for special needs including learning differences, behavior disorders, and family problems. Bloch also includes affirmations to help adults deal with their own issues and better help the children in their care.

358 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2003

About the author

Douglas Bloch, M.A., is an author, teacher and counselor who writes and speaks on the topics of psychology, healing and spirituality. He is the author of ten books, including the inspirational self-help trilogy Words That Heal: Affirmations and Meditations for Daily Living; Listening to Your Inner Voice; and I Am With You Always, as well as the parenting book, The Power of Positive Talk. His newest works are Healing from Depression: 12 Weeks to a Better Mood and Words That Heal the Blues, which have been acclaimed as "a lifeline to healing" for those suffering from mental disorders and their families.

Douglas makes his home in Portland, Oregon where he facilitates ongoing support groups for people who suffer from depression and anxiety.

Reviews

[Josephine Sorrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I began my teaching career in 1974 and am since retired, although I still do much work with children as a substitute teacher, in church and with my grandchildren. For this reason, I wanted to adopt a more positive way to communicate with young children and teens.

This is a worthwhile book for families to incorporate 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.