Becoming mindful involves the cultivation of present-moment-attention, a type of awareness that helps us to tune in to our present experience and accept it for what it is, gently, and without judgment. Perhaps because client's issues commonly include elements of rumination, worrying, self-judgment or lack of awareness, mindfulness practices have…

With the purpose of developing caring and capable children, this book offers teachers and counselors a collection of over 75 activities as teaching and guidance tools. Characteristics of caring and capable children, which reflect the development of empathy, compassion, assertiveness, and self-discipline, are described. The activities are grouped…

A self-help guide for junior and senior high school athletes is presented to help them choose colleges and avoid mistakes that may affect their lives as well as their athletic careers. Stories of the good/bad experiences of athletes are included. For the college-bound student, information is included on admissions, grades, college entrance tests,…