The optimistic child Seligman, Martin E. P. creator Reivich, Karen. Jaycox, Lisa. Gillham, Jane. text bibliography mau Boston, Mass Houghton Mifflin 1995 monographic eng
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336 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. In The Optimistic Child, Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman offers parents, teachers, and coaches a well-validated program to prevent depression in children. In a thirty-year study, Seligman and his colleagues discovered the link between pessimism -- dwelling on the most catastrophic cause of any setback -- and depression. Seligman shows adults how to teach children the skills of optimism that can help them combat depression, achieve more on the playing field and at school, and improve their physical health. Martin E.P. Seligman ; with Karen Reivich, Lisa Jaycox, and Jane Gillham. Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-316) and index. Optimism Depression in children Prevention BF698.35.O57 S45 1995 155.4/124 0395693802 95012619 DLC 950406 20211102163323.0