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6 produkter
6 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
199 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This book is the unforgettable story of a Comanche woman who has become one of the most influential, inspired, and determined Native Americans in politics. LaDonna Harris was born on a Comanche allotment in southern Oklahoma in the 1930s. From her earliest years, she was immersed in a world of resistance, reform, and political action. As the wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, LaDonna was actively involved in political advising, campaigning, and networking. Not content to remain in the background, LaDonna became a well-known political figure in her own right, serving on the National Indian Opportunities Council as President Lyndon B. Johnson's appointee and working beside such notable political figures as Hubert Humphrey, Robert Kennedy, and Sargent Shriver. In 1980 she became the vice-presidential nominee for the environmentalist Citizen's Party. Her story provides a witty and valuable American Indian insider's view of modern national political scenes.
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
754 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
A collaboration between Native activists, professionals, and scholars, Re-creating the Circle brings a new perspective to the American Indian struggle for self-determination: the returning of Indigenous peoples to sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and harmony so that they may again live well in their own communities while partnering with their neighbors, the nation, and the world for mutual advancement. Given the complexity in realizing American Indian renewal, this project weaves the perspectives of individual contributors into a holistic analysis, providing a broader understanding of political, economic, educational, social, cultural, and psychological initiatives. The authors seek to assist not only in establishing American Indian nations as full partners in American federalism and society, but also in improving the conditions of Indigenous people worldwide, while illuminating the relevance of American Indian tradition for the contemporary world facing an abundance of increasing difficulties.
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
135 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
E-bok
Engelska, 201250 kr
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The book is comprised of inviting and intriguing questions that result from peer pressure, morality, bizarre circumstances and everyday situations that teens go through. I have used questions similar to these in the classroom as a psychology teacher and in-group and individual counseling sessions to generate thoughts, evaluate decision-making skills and to use as a guide to understanding teenager issues. I found the book to be very successful with helping students to talk about issues that they were experiencing.My professional background includes working as an Adolescent and Child Psychologist, Career Counselor and for the last seven years, I have worked in the public school system as a Psychology Teacher and School Counselor, which afforded me the opportunity to become knowledgeable of the issues that teenagers go through. From the above experience, I have designed questions that teens find humorous, authentic, and informative. Although the title of the book reads for teenager, I am quite confident that teachers, counselors, and parents would benefit from the book as well.
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
165 kr
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E-bok
Engelska, 201250 kr
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Ms. Harris holds an Associate of Science in Human Services, a Bachelors of Arts in Law Enforcement, and a Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology. Her counseling credentials are Certified Guidance Counselor for Middle and High School teens, Professional Counselor License Intern (LPC-I) Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor Intern (LCDC-I). She is currently completing the state requirements for full counselor licensure through internship and supervision. Ms. Harris has over fifteen years of professional experience and documented success in the areas of Education and Counseling. She is a creative, dedicated, hardworking educator/counselor that has worked with a diverse group of people to include adolescents from economically disadvantages areas and military personnel. She is currently employed with a local college as a Psychology Instructor and is able to engage all learners to make a positive impact. Her education philosophy is to empower, equip, and to encourage all learners. She believes all students can achieve academic success according to their learning style. As instructor she sets the tone for the course by exhibiting enthusiasm, creativeness, and by maintaining current knowledge for the field of psychology that inspires students to attain higher level and critical thinking. Furthermore, Ms. Harris is the President and Director of Transforming Life Center an outreach center and mentoring program for at risk youth. Ms. Harris has a passion for helping youth to develop in successful adults.