Adjunct Instructor at Bristol Community College English Teacher High School, Technical School, and Elementary Guidance Counselor Author of two board games published by the Western Psychological Service: Use Your I's and I Feel Angry When... Most behavior is goal directed. the process of how to reach goals is a skill that children can use throughout their lives. As a teacher/counselor/parent, this book evolved out of my persistence in finding a way for hleping chldren help themselves. A child's personal engagement and investment in the whole process creates higher motivation, iinspiration, and energy to achieve a goal. What better way for children to become more responsible and build character for successful management of behavior, aspire to reach greater scholastic achievement, or help draw out pesonal passion and interests than learning the process of goal setting? Its message is clear. It teaches that the power comes from within. It breaks down the process so that it makes common sense to the reader. Children are much more apt to be enthused and encouraged when they can comprehend the "why" behind the "how". Learning to be in touch with inner feelings does create awareness and gives one power to make bettr choices and decisions. 

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