“This is the approach that I recommend.” ~ Patch Adams, Renowned Physician
Empower Children To Transform Their Intensity Into Greatness!
Parents. Educators. Therapists. Social Workers. Foster Care Parents. Child Advocates.
Now in its 20th year, the Nurtured Heart Approach®, created by Howard Glasser, Psychologist and Executive Director of the Children's Success Foundation, has achieved international acclaim as an essential set of strategies for transforming the most intense children (and all children) by channeling their energies in inspiring ways - without the use of medication. The approach was inspired through the treatment of children who have been labeled as challenging, difficult, or intense - especially those who have been diagnosed on the spectrum of ADHD, ODD, Autism, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Developmental Disabilities, and more. The success of the Approach in helping these children embody their "Greatness," has spurred a movement for "All Children Flourishing." The Approach has been implemented world-wide in schools, foster care systems, community health initiatives, and families with astounding results. "Mr. Glasser's ground-breaking book "Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach®" remains the number one best seller on Amazon.com for managing ADHD. The Approach is Simple: 3 "Stands" practiced with love are the heart of the approach. It is genuine, universally applicable with all the people in your life, and easy to remember even in "crisis." The Results are Profound: Children and their care-givers build a profound sense of Inner Wealth which propels a child to consciously embody the "Greatness" of his/her inherent essence. When children understand the Greatness of who they truly are (beyond diagnosis and stigmas of past behaviors) they are consistently empowered to make choices that let their Greatness shine and navigate them toward continuing success. Please explore the resources available throughout this website, and also the Children's Success Foundation, to begin the journey of igniting greatness in your child or the children you mentor.The Nurtured Heart Approach®
1The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a powerful set of strategies developed specifically for children with ADHD and other challenging behaviors to facilitate parenting and classroom success. These methods have helped thousands of families to transform their child from using his/her intensity in primarily negative ways to using his/her intensity in beautifully creative and constructive ways. When children feel successful on the inside they begin to think and act from a focal point of success. Even challenging children begin to act-out greatness - a much better way to play out a child’s intensity. NHA® is having a profound, documented effect in schools, families and communities world-wide.Learn MoreResources to Get You Started
2The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a simple and effective new paradigm in transforming intensity. The fundamentals can easily be learned at home. Visit our Bookstore for books, CDs and DVDs. We recommend you begin with the following: Transforming the Difficult Child (book) Transforming the Difficult Child (audio book) Transforming the Difficult Child (CD-recording of a live presentation) Notching Up the Nurtured Heart Approach® - for Educators (book) Live & Online trainings are also available. See box to the right. BookstoreNurtured Heart Approach® Trainings
3NHA® Trainings are available for the entire community: parents, educators, mental health professionals and child advocates. All offer CEU's. Exploring NHA®: Introduces you to the fundamentals of the Approach, in an easy to use 6-hour online on-demand format with a 1 hour live Q&A with Founder Howard Glasser. NHA® Foundations Training: An in depth exploration of the Approach. A 6-week online training program including 6 on-demand lessons and 6 live webinars with Founder Howard Glasser and an interactive online community. NHA® Advanced Training: A 5-day live event with Founder Howard Glasser. In person learn the entire NHA®. Become certified as a trainer or master essential parenting skills.Trainings10 Ways to Greatness
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