| Edition |
First edition |
| Description |
viii, 374 pages ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
"In The Spiritual Child, psychologist Lisa Miller presents the next big idea in psychology: the science and the power of spirituality. She explains the clear, scientific link between spirituality and health and shows that children who have a positive, active relationship to spirituality: *are 40% less likely to use and abuse substances *are 60% less likely to be depressed as teenagers *are 80% less likely to have dangerous or unprotected sex *have significantly more positive markers for thriving including an increased sense of meaning and purpose, and high levels of academic success. Combining cutting-edge research with broad anecdotal evidence from her work as a clinical psychologist to illustrate just how invaluable spirituality is to a child's mental and physical health, Miller translates these findings into practical advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop and encourage their children's--as well as their own--well-being. In this provocative, conversation-starting book, Dr. Miller presents us with a pioneering new way to think about parenting our modern youth."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-363) and index. |
| Subject |
Parenting -- Religious aspects.
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Child rearing -- Religious aspects.
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Child development.
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Children -- Religious life.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child.
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RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament.
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| Added Author |
Barker, Teresa.
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| ISBN |
9781250032928 hardback |
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125003292X hardback |
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9781250032911 (e-book) |
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