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Originally developed by family therapist Howard Glasser, M.A., in the mid-1990's for children diagnosed as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), the approach is a powerful method for changing negative behavior.

More than just a disciplinary method or behavior management strategy, the Nurtured Heart Approach is both character education and a social curriculum! By changing the way significant adults interact with a child the approach creates internal spiritual transformation. The child gains the personal power we call 'inner wealth' which defines a deep reservoir the child has to draw from in times of challenge and distress, without the need for medication.

Although medication has its' purpose, one of Glasser's motivations for the Nurtured Heart Approach was the explosion of medications for children just to 'manage' and 'modify' energy, intensity, and behavior. Glasser went on to write the number one best-selling book on ADHD, Transforming the Difficult Child, The Nurtured Heart Approach, with Jennifer Easley, M.A.

The skills and tools gained from the Nurtured Heart Approach facilitates more healthy and positive relationships between adults and the children they love. The approach gives to children from their significant adults a deep confidence that they can cope with ups and downs while being successful socially and emotionally.

In addition, one of the most amazing facts of the Nurtured Heart Approach is the proven fact that the approach has an extraordinary effect boosting non-challenging children to flourish beyond normal expectations.

• Greater child selfcontrol.
• Higher flow of “ positive emotional nutrition” from parents to children in terms of appreciation and acknowledgement.
• Positive shift in a child’s behavior and focus.
• Children learn to use their intensity in successful ways regardless of their level of severity and age.
• Parents learn new, empowering skills and increase parenting effectiveness rapidly.
• Healthier family relationships.
• Increased academic achievement.
• Inexpensive emnpowering parenting approach for treatment of anxiety, conduct disorder, oppositional defiance, and communication problems.

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Mark Norris
Certified Nurtured Heart Approach Practitioner,
Certified Coach in ADHD,
for adults, parents with kids, teens.
Professor / trainer in specialized education.