Dental Talk How to Manage Children's Behavior with Effective Verbal Skills

by Moorman, Chick; Haller, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780961604691
• ISBN10: 0961604697
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-10-20
• Publisher: Personal Power Press

Summary

In this book, you will gain Dental Talk strategies to help you encourage children to become more relaxed, cooperative and supportive of the work you need to do. This book will teach a style of language and a system of communication that will create less stress, cut down on negative behaviors from your young patients, and enable you to accomplish your dental task with a minimum of hassles, frustrations, and power struggles.

Author Biography

Chick Moorman is the director of the Institute for Personal Power, a consulting firm dedicated to providing high-quality professional development activities for educators and parents. He is a former classroom teacher with over fifty years of experience in the field of education. His mission is to help people experience a greater sense of personal power in their lives so they can in turn empower others. Chick conducts full-day workshops and seminars for school districts and parent groups. He also delivers keynote addresses for local, state, and national conferences.

Thomas Haller is the chief parenting and relationship correspondent to WNEM TV 5 (CBS affiliate), MY5 TV, and WNEM News Radio 1250 AM. Thomas is also the regular guest host of Health Line on WSGW 790 AM/100.5 FM. He has been a featured guest on over 150 radio shows, including such notable programs as Oprah Radio, Playboy Radio and The World Puja Network. Thomas is a parenting and relationship specialist, the coauthor of five highly acclaimed books, a psychotherapist maintaining a 20-year private practice as a child, adolescent and couples therapist, a sex therapist, and a chronic pain counselor. Thomas has a Master of Divinity degree, Master of Social Work degree and a Doctorate in Child and Family Studies. He has extensive training in psychotherapy with children and couples. He is a certified EEG biofeedback technician, an AASECT certified diplomate of sex therapy, and a certified sports counselor.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Connectedness
Cartoon	2	(6)
``Welcome, Bill. It's good to have you here.''	3	(2)
``Hello, Michael. My name is...''	5	(3)
Cartoon	8	(10)
``I noticed...''	9	(4)
``I'm going to bend down so I can hear you better.''	13	(5)
Instruction
Cartoon	18	(7)
``Let's practice.''	19	(2)
``Next time...''	21	(2)
``Tapping like that is not helpful.''	23	(2)
Cartoon	25	(10)
``Because...''	26	(3)
``You did a good job.''	29	(3)
``I like the way you're keeping your mouth wide open.''	32	(3)
Cartoon	35	(11)
``You can have a sticker if you're good.''	36	(2)
``I told you so.''	38	(2)
``That's not a good excuse.''	40	(2)
``Here it is on paper.''	42	(4)
Anxiety and Fear
Cartoon	46	(7)
``Mom can stay here in the waiting room while we look at your teeth together.''	47	(2)
``What's scaring you about being at the dentist today?''	49	(3)
``I'll do that last.''	52	(1)
Cartoon	53	(8)
``How can I help you feel more comfortable?''	54	(2)
``It's easy.''	56	(2)
``Let me show you some fancy instruments.''	58	(3)
Cartoon	61	(9)
``This isn't going to hurt.''	62	(3)
``Here's how you can let me know you need a break.''	65	(2)
``Let's take a break.''	67	(3)
Feelings
Cartoon	70	(16)
``This is nothing to get all worked up about.''	71	(3)
``Sounds like you're feeling frustrated.''	74	(2)
The 15 Worst Things to Say to Your Young Patients	76	(2)
``I understand just how you feel.''	78	(3)
``Your legs are kicking and your arms are swinging about.''	81	(5)
Choice Theory
Cartoon	86	(6)
``Do you want a green toothbrush or a yellow one?''	87	(2)
``Please make a different choice.''	89	(3)
Cartoon	92	(18)
``Act as if...''	93	(3)
``I want you to help me solve my problem.''	96	(4)
Odds and Ends
``I don't like what I'm seeing.''	100	(3)
``Check yourself.''	103	(2)
``Make a picture in your mind.''	105	(3)
``Act your age.''	108	(2)
Cartoon	110	(1)
About the Authors	111	(4)
Other Books and Products	115	(2)
Order Form	117	(2)
Our Vision	119