Managing the Gift : Alternative Approaches for Attention Deficit Disorder [Paperback]

Dr. Kevin Ross Emery (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A brilliant, transformational and therapeutic book that will change the way you view ADD/ADHD and will heal your child. Highly recommended. -- Thom Hartmann, author of "Thom Hartmann's Complete Guide to ADHD"

Dr. Emery's book is truly inspirational and a wonderfully refreshing approach to the 'gifts' of both the ADD child and adult. -- Carol S. Looney, ADD adult and mother of two ADD teenagers

About the Author

Dr. Kevin Ross Emery, a resident of New Hampshire, maintains a full-time coaching and counseling practice, focussing on alternative approaches for dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder. He is a cutting-edge practitioner whose career has spanned several different worlds. He began his career in the corporate world as trainer, trouble-shooter and manager. Dr. Emery has worked for such organizations as Dartmouth College, Hilton, Sheraton and American Express. He also spent time in the community service field working to create a program to help people with disabilities mainstream into the community at-large.

Dr. Emery started his won business in the early nineties, working as a spiritual coach and counselor, teacher, business consultant and hands-on healer. He is the founder of Synergy Business Consulting ™. Among their many offerings, Dr. Emery and his partner Dr. Thomas A. Hensel are also the creators and teachers of the Wei Chi Tibetan Reiki ™. System of natural healing. Dr. Emery holds a B.A. in Business & Psychology from the University of New Hampshire and both a Masters and Doctorate in Divinity from the Universal Brotherhood University.

Dr. Emery is the author of the LightLines titles Managing The Gift: Alternative Approaches For Attention Deficit Disorder and Combing The Mirror (and other steps in your spiritual path). He is the co-author of the three audio tapes Prosperity & Manifestation, The Lost Steps of Reiki and The Channeled Teachings of Simon Peter, as well as the two books The Lost Steps of Reiki: The Channeled Teachings of Wei Chi and Experiment Earth: Journey Back To The Beginning.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Lightlines Publishing (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890405213
• ISBN-13: 978-1890405212
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Director of Curriculum highly recommends this book!, December 13, 2000

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Robert (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Managing the Gift : Alternative Approaches for Attention Deficit Disorder (Paperback)

This book makes a very important contribution to those who would understand ADD. I believe every person who works with ADD should read this book - it truly is unique! The author deserve applause for insisting that we look at the WHOLE child - physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. He recommends many significant actions to help manage ADD. These ideas are valuable and will help many people deal with ADD issues in their lives. (No, they are not given in a one-size-fits-all cookbook type format, probably because of a strong belief that we need to look at each student as an individual.)The suggestions require reflection and acceptance of each individual before implementation. Isn't that what we want? Isn't that what we need in our schools? As a public school administrator I know of many positive efforts of school personnel to help students impacted with ADD. As a parent I have unfortunately also experienced harsh, knee-jerk reactions to ADD...from teachers refusing simple modifications to administrators misrepresenting the law. Now, if they treat a "fellow administrator" this way... Love your child, defend your child's right to be an individual and not a cog in a wheel, work with the school, but be a shepherd for your child. This is a complicated topic. We must work together for the good of the students, so forgive those who act in ignorance, even as you shepherd your loved ones on their journey. This book is a lamp lit to illuminate new possibilities.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars ADD is a complicated issue, January 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Managing the Gift : Alternative Approaches for Attention Deficit Disorder (Paperback)

This book contains some interesting ideas, based on Emery's private practice. However, they are offered in a vacuum. The author does not discuss current research, or other alternative practitioners widely known in this field. Can one man's intuition with individual patients carry over in a meaningful way to schools, or other psychologists? If not, where do poor parents go to help their children? Emery has made a contribution here. It will be richer if he develops useable, tested protocols with professionals for widespread application. Ths book, is a starting point. Despite its flaws, I recommend it.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A transforming experience, November 13, 2000

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Catherine McTaggart (York Beach, ME USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Managing the Gift : Alternative Approaches for Attention Deficit Disorder (Paperback)

This book has transformed my life. Speaking from the heart of a mother impacted with A.D.D. with three children and a husband all impacted I highly recommend this book. Dr. Emery has taken A.D.D. / A.D.H.D. and shined a whole new light upon the disorder once viewed as a disability. Dr. Emery reminds us, it's not a disability it's a diff-ability. We do things differantly, not wrong just different.The teachings of Dr. Emery on how to do things differently makes it simple to understand and motivates you to put it into practice.Not only will it change your way of thinking it also teaches you to embrace and celebrate your Gift. Dr. Emery talks about subjects related to this disorder such as anxiety, isolation, depression, relationships and alternatives to medication. This book is truly a gift in itself if you know of anyone impacted with A.D.D. please don't hesitate to buy this book. It will move you, transform you, and bring you to a higher level of understanding of this "Gift" you have been blessed with.