Reading List
Ackerman, Brian P, Izard, Carroll E.
Motivation
. In Sternberg, Robert, J (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Human Intelligence. New York, NY: McMillan Publishing Co., 1994 This article explores the nature of motivation, including the relationship between motivation and emotions and the important role played by a person's sense of self-efficacy in the development of motivation.
Blos, Peter.
On Adolescence
. New York: The Free Press, 1962 Classic psychoanalytic work on adolescence and adolescent development.
Elkind, David.
All Grown Up and No Place to Go
. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1984 Examines the social pressures on teenagers to deal with adult issues as a result of social changes in what Elkind terms "post modern" society. Written from the perspective of developmental psychology, the book includes a clear review of the developmental issues and needs of adolescence, emphasizing the important role played in the lives of teens by parents and other significant adults.
Gallup, G.G.
Self Awareness and the Evolution of Social Intelligence
. Behavioral Processes, 42(2-3), 1998, 239-247 Examining the ways in which social interactions effect and contribute to sense of identity, this article makes the point that as one compares and contrasts one's self with others, one's sense of self is defined, and one's ability to understand others increases.
Gardner, Howard.
Frames of Mind
. New York, NY: Basic Books, 1983 Broadening the concept of human intelligence, this book presents Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Exploring each of the seven intelligences in depth, it includes a chapter on the personal intelligences and the development of the sense of self through the life span.
Gardner, Howard.
Intelligence Reframed
. New York, NY: Basic Books, 1999 Revisiting his theory of multiple intelligences, Gardner updates it with the introduction of new intelligences, including existential, spiritual, naturalist and moral. Two chapters of special interest for educators deal with the application of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences in schools.
Goleman, Daniel.
Emotional Intelligence
. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1995 Originating from his concern about the "disintegration of civility" among youth, Goleman has undertaken to explore the effects of the emotions on mental and social functioning, addressing the question: in what way can we influence the development of our young to help them fare better in life. Goleman develops a definition of emotional functioning, which is positively adaptive or 'intelligent' and examines opportunities for parents and educators to teach the emotional and social competencies, which enhance emotional intelligence. He closes with compelling data about the emotionally troubled state of youth worldwide, making a strong case for the importance of intervention.
Kessler, Rachael.
The Soul of Education
. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2000 Prompted by concern about the sense of alienation and the violent, self-destructive behavior of young people, Kessler explores ways to restore depth, meaning and 'soul' to education.
Mayer, John D., Salovey, Peter.
Emotional Intelligence. Imagination, Cognition and Personality
, 9(3), 1989, 185-211 Presenting a framework for the theory of emotional intelligence, this article describes the attributes that constitute emotional intelligence, and discusses the role played by emotional intelligence in a person's mental health.
Mayer, John D., Salovey, Peter.
The Intelligence of Emotional Intelligence. Intelligence
, 17(4), 1993, 433-442 In response to critics of their theory, Mayer and Salovey make the case that the components of emotional intelligence are truly reflective of mental aptitude or intelligence.
Sternberg, R. J., Spear - Swerling, L.
Personal Navigation
. In, Ferrari, Michel D. (Ed); Sternberg, Robert J. (Ed); et al. Self-Awareness: Its Nature and Development. New York, NY: The Guilford Press, 1998 This article identifies and describes the personal attributes that contribute to a person having a clear sense of direction and plan of action in life. Emphasizes the importance of self-understanding, both intellectual and emotional.
Wood, Chip.
Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14
. Greenfield, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children, Inc., 1994 A developmental guide to children ages 4 through 14, written by an educator. Examines physical, social, cognitive and language development year by year, with a practical look at the impact specific developmental needs have in the classroom and on curriculum.
Instructor Resources
Bisignano, Judy; McElmurry, Mary Anne.
The Changing Years: My Relationships With Others
. Carthage, IL: Good Apple, Inc., 1987 This workbook contains activities intended to help young adolescents strengthen their understanding of themselves and improve peer and family relationships. Includes inventories which identify personality traits, communication styles, values, likes / dislikes, needs etc. Also contains exercises which help students understand the social pressures to conform and fit in.
Capacchione, Lucia.
The Creative Journal: The Art of Finding Yourself
. Athens, OH: Ohio University Press, 1979 This book guides the reader through art and writing journal exercises. Contains material that can be adapted for use with teenagers.
Guttormson, Lorraine; Roberts, Gail C.
You and School: A Survival Guide for Adolescence
. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 1990 This self-help workbook is full of activities and questionnaires, which guide students to examine their relationship to school and to understand their learning strengths and styles. Includes tips and techniques for improving listening, writing, organization, study and test-taking skills, and time management.
Hipp, Earl.
Feed Your Head: Some Excellent Stuff on Being Yourself
. Center City, MN: Hazelden Educational Materials, 1991 Addresses a multiplicity of issues affecting young teens. Especially helpful sections on awareness of feelings, the consequences of trying to escape feelings and on 'self-talk'. Book's design and illustrations make it easy to read.
Hobday, Angela; Ollier, Kate.
Creative Therapy with Children and Adolescents
. Atascadero,CA:Impact Publishers, Inc., 1999 This helpful book contains more than 100 activities intended for use in therapeutic work with children and teens. Activities especially relevant and useful for this unit are contained in the chapters entitled "Getting to Know You", "Feelings", and "Becoming Less Stressed".
Kincher, Jonni.
Psychology for Kids: 40 Fun Tests That Help You Learn About Yourself
. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 1995 Contains personal style inventories designed to measure and examine attitudes, opinions, beliefs, feelings and traits. Includes inventories on optimism / pessimism, introversion / extraversion, learning styles, and looks at body typology, body language, handwriting and doodle analysis, and much more.
Peterson, Jean Sunde.
Talk with Teens About Feelings, Family, Relationships, and the Future
. Minneapolis, MN: 1995 This is an excellent, comprehensive guide for adults who lead counseling or discussion groups for teens. Beginning with a section which addresses organizational and process issues, the book then presents fifty guided discussions on the topics contained in the title.
Sark.
Sark's Play! Book and Journal. A Place to Dream While Awake
. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts, 1993 A creative approach to the journal format, this book contains interesting self-reflective exercises that could be modified for use with students.
Shandler, Sara.
Ophelia Speaks
. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1999 To quote the book's introduction, this book presents a powerful "view from within the whirlwind" of the lives of teenage girls. Frank, self- disclosing essays from a vast array of teenage contributors present a very intense view of girls grappling with the issues that define their experience as young women at the turn of the 21st century.
Shapiro, Lawrence E.
Tricks of the Trade, 101 Psychological Techniques to Help Children Grow and Change
. Plainview, NY: Childswork/Childsplay, 1994 Written for mental health professionals, this book contains many excellent techniques and activities that can be adapted for working with small groups.
Sutton, James D.
101 Ways to Make your Classroom Special
. Pleasanton, TX: Friendly Oaks Publications, 1999 This book is filled with activities and lessons designed to keep kids engaged and feeling good about themselves in the classroom, many of which can be adapted for use with small groups. Especially useful is Chapter 4, "Understanding Ourselves and Others".
Student Resources
Eldon, Kathy (Ed.).
The Journey is the Destination: The Journals of Dan Eldon
. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 1997 This book presents an intensely powerful visual chronicle as a means of examining oneself and reacting to one's life. More suitable for high school than middle school students.
Fox, Annie.
Can You Relate? Real World Advice for Teens on Guys, Girls, Growing up, and Getting Along
. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 2000 Full of advice on relationships of all types, this book starts with the premise that one's relationship with oneself underlies and affects the nature of all other relationships. Readers go through the process of looking at their strengths, weaknesses, self-image, coping and communication styles, etc.
Gabor, Don.
Speaking Your Mind in 101 Difficult Situations
. New York, N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, 1994 Written for adolescents, this book advises readers on knowing oneself, one's feelings and becoming an assertive communicator.
Hipp, Earl.
Feed Your Head: Some Excellent Stuff on Being Yourself
. Center City, MN: Hazelden Educational Materials, 1991 (See description under Instructor Resources)
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Hunter, Latoya.
The Diary of Latoya Hunter: My First Year in Junior High
. New York: Vintage Books, 1992 Written by a thirteen year old, this presents one type of journal that a young person can keep to chronicle and react to his / her life.
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Kaufman, Gershen and Raphael, Lev.
Stick Up for Yourself! Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self Esteem
. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 1990 Focusing on the development of personal power and positive self-esteem, this book begins with the statement "you can't stick up for yourself if you don't know who you are". It then takes readers through the steps of understanding feelings, hopes and needs as a route to feeling secure, self-confident and behaving assertively.
Kincher, Jonni.
Psychology for Kids: 40 Fun Tests That Help You Learn About Yourself
. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 1995 Fun for students to look through; see description in Instructor's Resources section.
Krantz, Linda.
Through My Eyes: A Journal For Teens
. Flagstaff, AZ: Rising Moon, 1998 This journal - format book encourages readers to respond to a vast variety of thought provoking questions and thoughts. Opportunity for teens to explore how they feel about themselves, friends and family.
Virtue, Doreen.
Your Emotions, Yourself: A Guide to Your Changing Emotions
. Los Angeles, CA: RGA Publishing Group, 1996 Starting with the question "am I normal to feel this way?", this book examines the emotional and social changes of early adolescence, offering information, support and suggestions to young female readers.
Parent Resources
Pruitt, David B., MD, (Ed.).
Your Adolescent: Emotional, Behavioral and Cognitive Development from Early Adolescence Through the Teen Years
. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishing, 1999 This excellent guide for parents and teachers outlines normal developmental milestones and needs, describing the changes and challenges, which characterize adolescence. A helpful chapter differentiates normal behaviors from those that indicate emotional, psychological, behavioral or developmental problems.
Wolf, Anthony E.
Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?
New York, NY: The Noonday Press, 1991 Discussing the changes and pressures that characterize adolescence, this book addresses the developmental and psychological underpinnings of adolescent behavior. Offers practical strategies on handling conflict, managing parent - teen communication, and navigating through school problems, sex, drug and alcohol use, and a myriad of other challenges.
