It is my perception that the definitive guide on mental health disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV, American Psychological Association) discriminates against certain personality types and leads practitioners and the general pubic to pathologize otherwise natural, healthy behavior.
Conduct Disorder is characterized by Ego-Syntonic behavior, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by Ego-Dystonic behavior. Those who are familiar with the Kahler Personality Types (Process Communication Model, PCM®), will recognize…
My 6 year old has not yet figured out how to muffle some of his reactions. He will always react first, and it would be unrealistic and inauthentic for him to do anything else.
NE CORNER – “Just lean into it,” – Jack Canfield
QUOTE- Rabindranath Tagore
WHITE PAPER – PCM and Child Development
PCM NUGGET – IQ is only one part of the equation
BOOK RECOMMENDATION – “Evolve Your Brain,” by Joe Dispenza
NEW RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP – NE is partnering with a local school
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The Process Communication Model® (PCM) is a framework for appreciating, respecting and developing the uniqueness and dignity of others, adapting approach and environments for better learning, helping teachers and students negotiate conflict in productive ways, and empowering children with skills to be more effective throughout their lives.
Next Element is helping facilitate a groundbreaking study where students and staff start each day laughing for no reason! Could this be the answer to NCLB?
As a parent, volunteer coach and communication trainer, I have learned motivating your young athlete must be specific to who they are. Each of us are born with individual attention and motivational needs and desires that must be fulfilled in order to function at our best. I have three children, all have shown interest in [...]
