succeeding with resistant, unmotivated, and otherwise difficult young people
Kottler, Jeffrey A
2002
A guide for elementary and secondary school teachers and counselors that discusses student motivations and explains how to work effectively with difficult children without becoming obsessive or discouraged. Also covers interactions with difficult parents and colleagues.
Offers teachers step-by-step instructions for dealing with their most challenging students, with tips for reaching students who are needy, hostile, unmotivated, bored, withdrawn, manipulative, or attention seeking.