Books
In Whose Best Interest?
A strategy for reclaiming angry, adult-resistant kids drawing from the lead author's own life. Removed from an abusive home, John experienced a dozen failed foster home and court placements. Today Dr. Seita is a resilience expert who is on the faculty at Michigan State University.
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God Is In The Kitchen And Other Everyday Miracles
God Is In The Kitchen is a book about spirituality and everyday miracles, parenting and learning from a child and transcending all odds to find your own greatness. Spirituality, the subtle beauty of everyday miracles, parenting with dignity, respect and the wonder of the gentle lessons from a child radiate from this refreshing and inspiring book.
Kids Who Outwit Adults
In the movie Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon portrays a troubled youth fighting a frustrated therapist. Like the fictional Will Hunting, John Seita was an angry boy who sabotaged 15 court placements until sent to Starr Commonwealth Schools, then headed by Larry Brendtro. Today, Dr. Seita and Dr. Brendtro are colleagues in reclaiming troubled youth. They describe how defiant youth outwit adults with clever strategies of "fight, flight, and fool." Only by understanding the "private logic" of distrustful youth can one break the code of negative behavior and replace hostile encounters with respectful alliances.