If Anybody Asks Me...: 1,001 Focused Questions for Educators, Counselors, And Therapists (Pocket Prompters Series) [Paperback]

Larry Eckert (Author), Larry Eckert (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pocket Prompters Series | Publication Date: September 30, 2000

If Anybody Asks Me??? provides 1,001 questions about health, family, relationships, growing up, school, social issues and more. Ideal for groups of any size or age, these questions allow people to concentrate and discuss topics as a community and to experience disagreements and differing opinions in a fun and healthy environment. Questions prompt self-evaluation and discussion; they can also be used as topics for writing exercises.

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About the Author

Larry Eckert, BA in Elementary Education, MA in School Counseling, has 17 years experience as an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor working with minority and at-risk students as well as the general population. Larry has worked with students with physical and mental disabilities, both in institutional settings and public schools.

Product Details

• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: Wood N Barnes; 1 edition (September 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885473249
• ISBN-13: 978-1885473240
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking, November 20, 2000

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This review is from: If Anybody Asks Me...: 1,001 Focused Questions for Educators, Counselors, And Therapists (Pocket Prompters Series) (Paperback)

This book is perfect for anyone who has kids, works with kids/teens or anyone who interviews people for a living. The book is filled with thought provoking questions that really stretch the imagination and make you think about your own values. I have used it as a resource for questions when interviewing people for new careers and competional panel evaluations. Excellent questions, and the answers will surprise you!

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS!, April 19, 2009

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This review is from: If Anybody Asks Me...: 1,001 Focused Questions for Educators, Counselors, And Therapists (Pocket Prompters Series) (Paperback)

Phenomenal book, great conversation-starter for teens. Used it in group counseling and my kids had a very good time with it.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Way to go! Get it in writing!, May 20, 2004

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Pat Young (Liberty Hill, Tx.) - See all my reviews

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CONGRATULATIONS to Larry for putting it all into words! I will definetely get the book, but I don't have to read it to know what it says. He was my mentor for many years and will remain my friend for life. If you have kids or work with kids, listen to what he has to say. Funny, I was looking him up on the internet to discover he's written a book. No doubt he bottom lines it into a few simple ideas. The things I learned from working with Larry is all any of us need to know is that we know we are loved and we feel safe. When it comes to setting limits, it is important to bottom line it, but be matter of fact about it. You don't have to yell, engage in arguing, or any of those things that make it worse instead of better. Nor is it "go to your room for 30 minutes because you hit Johnny, but "we treat ourselves and other people with respect. When you can do or say something to Johnny that shows him that respect, you can go about your business."
Forget the circumstances surrounding the conflict. Just have them own up to whatever value they treaded upon and make restitution in a way that relates to the problem. Focus on the few basic values. (i.e.respecting property, taking care of our personal responsibilities) Aside from all that, "affect" belonged on the football field where he coached for many years. The way he taught me to think makes a difference in my life still.