The Optimistic Child
The Optimistic Child by Martin E. Seligman, published by HarperCollins on August 2, 1996, is a comprehensive guide addressing the rising issue of depression among children. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. Dr. Seligman, through the Penn Depression Prevention Project, reveals that children can combat depression by learning to challenge pessimistic thoughts, offering a framework for parents and teachers to foster resilience and self-esteem in children.
Readers will find practical tools designed to help children develop life skills that transform feelings of helplessness into a sense of mastery. The book emphasizes the importance of teaching optimism, which not only mitigates the risk of depression but also enhances school performance and physical health. With clear and accessible language, The Optimistic Child serves as a valuable resource for caregivers aiming to empower children as they navigate their formative years and beyond.
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Despite the increased focus on self-esteem over the past three decades, depression in children has continued to grow, now affecting a quarter of all kids today. To combat this trend, Dr. Seligman began the Penn Depression Prevention Project, the first long term study aimed at 8 to 12 year olds. His findings were revolutionary, proving that children can be against depression by being taught how to challenge their pessimistic thoughts.
The Optimistic Child offers parents and teachers the tools developed in this study to teach children of all ages life skills that transform helplessness into mastery and bolster self-esteem. Learning the skills of optimism not only reduces the risk of depression but boosts school performance, improves physical health, and provides children with the self-reliance they need as they approach the teenage years and beyond. world of optimists is a bigger world, a world of more possibilities, says Seligman. Filled with practical advice and written in clear, helpful language, this book is an invaluable resource for caregivers who want to open up this world for their children.
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