Edward R. Christophersen Books

Focusing on child development, the book offers practical guidelines for encouraging positive behavior in children. Dr. Christophersen highlights the significance of emotional support through touch and emphasizes the value of spending quality time with children, referred to as "time-in." This approach reassures parents about normal behaviors while advocating for a nurturing environment that fosters self-esteem and emotional growth. The advice aims to help parents raise well-adjusted children who enjoy life.

A compact, "how-to" manual on effective, evidence-based treatments for enuresis and encopresis. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and relevant aspects and methods of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for encopresis and enuresis, primarily in children. Although treatments and research for elimination disorders are reviewed in general, particular attention is directed at constipation and encopresis, toileting refusal, and diurnal and nocturnal enuresis due to the high incidence of these conditions in children. Case vignettes, websites, and suggestions for further reading are provided for the interested reader.

Focusing on the development of resilience in children, the author emphasizes the importance of Self-Quieting Skills to help them manage stress as they grow. Drawing from extensive expertise in child psychology, the book offers practical advice for parents to foster optimal development in their children. With insights from a respected psychologist, it provides strategies that empower families to navigate life's challenges effectively, ensuring children are well-equipped for adolescence and adulthood.