The Make the Most of Yourself series of books includes:
BuildingHealthy
RelationshipsThis book focuses on the skills needed to build healthy relationships. Tactics for communicating in positive ways are emphasized, along with what builds rapport.
Healthy
ThinkingThe focus of this book is on how to develop healthy thinking tactics that build self-esteem, positive feelings, and the self-confidence that leads to success in relationships and life.
Studying Your Way to SuccessThis book emphasizes effective study skills that help improve academic performance. This begins with developing a healthy attitude about school, the classroom, and studying.
TimeManagementThis book is designed to help readers build time management skills that will serve them at home, school, and elsewhere.
Parent'sCompanionGuideThis book focuses on positive parenting strategies and modeling,and healthy ways to reinforce the tactics included in the Makethe Most of Yourself series of books.
High Touch Learning Systems provides self-help books for teens, preteens, and their families. The books are dedicated to building the healthy life skills and character traits that lead to success in school, home, and social settings. Developing the thinking skills that lead to self-confidence and building positive relationships are the focus of two of the books. How to improve study skills and boost academic performance is the focus of a third book. Managing time and getting organized is the theme of a fourth book. And managing stress in healthy ways is the focus of a fifth book. A guide is also provided for parents who desire to participate in this learning journey with their children. The books can be read individually or as a series.
The author is a clinical psychologist and works with adults and adolescents in a variety of settings. Dr. Douglas also has an MBA and a background in management.
The “Make the Most of Yourself” adolescent series includes five excellent books on pertinent and timely topics for effective living. They are written in a style that is easy to follow, and the questions and exercises are most helpful for improving understanding and putting skills into practice. I highly recommend these books for teens and their families.
Paul T. Ceasar
Ed.D., LPC, LMFT
If you are an adolescent who wants to make positive changes in your life, but feel overwhelmed by not knowing how to approach these goals, the Make the Most of Yourself books are the answer. Dr. Douglas presents simple, easy to understand ideas, accompanied by exercises that will give you tools to help boost your self-esteem, build healthy relationships, improve your grades, and better manage your time. You will learn to take control of a cluttered day and channel your energy into task-oriented behaviors designed to improve your productivity at home, school, and beyond. Every chapter you complete will help increase your self-confidence, your successes, and even your enjoyment.
Susanne A. Merchant
Education Specialist; Attorney
Managing Stress should be essential reading for students who need the skills to recognize stressors and adopt the healthy behaviors that put them in charge of their lives. It’s easy to read and the short exercises and summaries at the end of each chapter are particularly helpful, providing teens with valuable reinforcement of each of the stress management topics.
Theresa Bradford
Retired Teacher
These books in the Make the Most of Yourself series are attractive, helpful, and affordable. There are many practical applications for these books in school settings. They are excellent resources for counselors, behavior interventionists, and social workers. With eye catching graphics and simple, meaningful activities, these books will appeal to students and teachers. I would also recommend the books as resources for Parent Centers, PTA’s, and PTO’s.
Sally Graham
School Librarian
The MTM of Yourself books have a variety of tools for a parent to put into practice and maintain…..they are family oriented and provide practical tactics that address common teen challenges, including time and organizational skills. Having a resource that identifies ways of doing things allows both parent and child to embrace ideas in a way that builds fellowship and avoids conflict. I highly recommend these books for providing healthy ways for teens to grow.
Sherry Graupman
Parent & Business Owner
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