Previously referred to as the No Blame Approach, the pioneering work of George and Barbara has been popular amongst practitioners seeking an alternative method to punishment for dealing with bullying in their setting. This publication incorporates an updated edition of their best selling ′Crying for Help′ and provides a clear practical guide and an explanation of the theory and values underpinning the work. For those who are interested in understanding, using and evaluating the method this book: - Explains how the Support Group Method began - Charts the recent controversy over the approach - Gives step by step guidance on using the SGM - Includes real life accounts from a practitioner using the method - Answers frequently asked questions. The publication includes George and Barbara′s submission to the House of Commons Education Select Committee and a research report provided by Professor Peter K Smith who was commissioned to evaluate the use of the method. Also available: The Support Group Method Training Pack by Barbara Maines and George Robinson
In London 1985 Sydna Svensson, the Swedish Songbird, impulsively marries American Dr. Tyler Robson on the rebound after he declares, "I have fallen in love with you from the front row seat of every Opera House in Europe." Her life changes dramatically when she is confronted by his hostile Mississippi black family and Wanda Jackson, the woman he jilted, who refuses to give him up, saying "No white b**** is gonna get my man!" Soon the marriage evolves into a menage a trois situation and the two women become friends when Sydna, in a moment of weakness, has a tryst with her first love, the dashing symphony conductor Peter Hollander and she becomes pregnant... Barbara Maines Berg is a former photo-journalist for a Baton Rouge newspaper, and is featured in the book Who Is Who in American Literature. She currently resides in Mississippi.
Click here to download a video clip from the DVD This new book and cd-rom provides a comprehensive training course which follows the structure of the hundreds of training days that Barbara and George have run around the world since 1991. The programme includes: - clarification of the terms 'bully' and 'victim' - a challenge to traditional practices - the steps of the support group method - what makes it work, including the voices of young people - research findings. The pack contains full facilitator notes with a PowerPoint presentation, video excerpts and all activity pages. It provides a challenging course which helps participants to learn and understand effective responses to bullying. By the end of the presentation the participants will have the opportunity to consider aspects of the programme and place it into the context of the current emphasis on restorative methodology, peer support and the social and emotional aspects of behavioural learning.
Tracing the towns history from its early days as a thriving shipbuilding center to its present status as a well-loved tourist destination, author and lifelong Camden resident Barbara F. Dyer offers a series of poignant and entertaining recollections of bygone days in old Camden and nearby Rockport. From Prohibition and the 1935 Waterfront Fire to Maines notorious Great Imposter, Dyer weaves a richly nostalgic record of Camden life prior to the tourism boom. Read Remembering Camden to discover the quirks, charms and forgotten lore of a storied coastal Maine community.
Bobby, a superstitious and gullible young mother, is deserted by faithless husband Jimmy, who is having an affair with Bonny, the blonde with the magic mouth. When he and Bonny are murdered on a Las Vegas street at the exact moment she wishes them dead, she is convinced she is the cause. As she falls to her knees to plead for atonement, she suddenly realizes she has lost all contact with God, and knows she has made a pact with the devil. This is the story of her life as she suffers a pre-Roe abortion, illness and multiple marriages, a heartbreaking love affair with politically powerful Sid Chapman, and survives natural disasters while searching for redemption. Then she makes that one last fateful trip to her destiny in Vegas.
Drawing upon the work of other colleagues, in particular the research done by Tina Axup, Barbara and George put this process into practice for an 11-year-old boy. The effects were startlingly successful and extraordinarily moving. With the consent of the young people, their teachers and families, it was filmed, and this video, with full explanatory guidebook, will encourage others to try the intervention. This is a powerful, easy to use strategy. If you have never used it, then we recommend that you watch the video and try it out for yourself.
When multi-millionaire George Houston dies in a compromising position in a Memphis motel under a prostitute, his young wife, two former mistresses and the prostitute show up at his funeral conducted by Bennett, the prissy undertaker, Henry his companion, and their gossipy pony-tailed secretary accompanied by their dog Winston. Hillary, the young wife, is prepared to deal with the two mistresses: one a kissing cousin who has a son fathered by old George: the other, his secretary who struggles to hide the fact she also has an illegitimate son by George. After the funeral Hillary invites the prostitute to lunch and they form a most unique friendship. Then one of the George's illegitimate sons arrives on the scene and carries on the Houston tradition by seducing and impregnating his father's young widow before returning to New York to his former fiance. When the man returns again to Memphis, Hillary must choose, but everyone involved wants George to be dead and gone. Forever.
`I just wanted to tell you that we love the NO BLAME Approach! It has absolutely worked wonderfully' - Jennifer Thomas-Simmons, LCSW, Prevention Specialist, Office of Prevention Programs, Student Support Services 'The system is totally opposed to the traditional approach which looks to punishment to regulate pupils behaviour. As a systematic and rational approach to an ever pressing school problem, these materials are highly recommended and they deserve to succeed' - Education Review This video and accompanying INSET workbook have been developed from a successful, thought-provoking, school-based programme to deal with bullying. It asks staff to question existing practice, challenging the idea that support for victims or punishment of bullies will prevent future incidents. The video introduces a step-by-step, teacher-led initiative that we have found to be successful in many schools. Victims report that the bullying has stopped and the perpetrators, surprised that they are not being punished, express helpful attitudes and change their behaviour. The materials can be used for school-based in service training and development.
`Materials are well prepared and the pre-planning directions would help any professional wanting to put on a course' - Young Minds Magazine 'The course offers real value in starting a dialogue about effective parenting.... it is a useful, well planned pack, with some good, easily understandable ideas that parents would find helpful' - Eve Boyd Research Associate at Cambridge University School of Education, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Journal 'The wide theoretical base, including relationship-building, problem-solving, listening and mutual respect is likely to give the course wider appeal than one based on a single theoretical approach' - Alan Hurfurd, Derbyshire, Educational Psychology in Practice `We have now used Even Better Parents with three different groups of parents and carers, and, even though it is designed for use with older children, it has proved an excellent source of stimulation for discussion' - Chris Arthurs, Chair, Walk-In Center (Kettering) Association This course workbook accompanies the Even Better Parents video. Aimed at parents and carers of primary age children the five sessions of skills-based teaching: " meet the family at home: meal times, tidying toys away " supermarket stress: pushing the trolley, sweets " after school: what did you do today reading at home " children squabbling: fighting about toys " worries at bedtime: I dont want to go to school.
Young people today encounter specific challenges and stresses in both educational and social contexts. This resource pack helps participants to: Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing Recognise the stresses that they, and other people, face Develop effective managing strategies The authors have designed a flexible programme that encourages young people and adults to respond positively to difficult situations they encounter, focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on set-backs. Topics taught in the 15 sessions include: Challenging stereotypes Multiple intelligences Self-esteem Positive communication Focusing on strong emotions Stress and coping strategies Making good decisions
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