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Reflecting Strengths is a collection of twenty-one reflections on working with (or parenting) youth, especially challenged and challenging youth. (Preview online)

“What a gift! From the first words (“bring it on!”) to the last (“and we thrive”), Chris speaks with an authenticity and insight that can only come from having walked the talk. I wish every adult who parents, cares for and supports young people – and everyone who has known adversity – could experience the inspiration, the insights, and the sense of hope that fills this book. Inspired!”  ~ Misty Stenslie, Foster Care Alumni of America

Also available, is Reflecting Strengths: The Workbook, a 90-page training and professional development guide with more than 100 discussion prompts and exercises. Please note: the workbook and book (or audiobook) work hand in hand, so should be purchased together.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Bring it on!
3. Your beautiful children
4. Treat me ‘as if’
5. It takes time to change my mind
6. But she’s so passive!
7. What if you didn’t know my past?
8. If you only knew why
9. What about the negative stu¬?
10. Incredibly powerful…and absolutely powerless
11. Who’s in a rut?
12. Parenting is like jazz?
13. Here’s the deal
14. The power of and
15. What do you want?
16. Do you believe?
17. The power of one
18. Who believed in ray?
19. Everyone wins
20. Saying goodbye well
21. Give yourself a break!
22. Life’s little miracles
23. Closing
24. Resources