Brett's Books, Games, Articles
Children's Books
Brain Bullies: Standing Up To Anxiety & Worry
Brain Bullies is an effective tool for introducing the principles of cognitive therapy to children. The creative and colorful illustrations in Brain Bullies help children identify the cognitive distortions that can make them anxious. The fun and nonthreatening illustrations of the “Brain Bullies” help children develop an understanding of the internal dialogue that contributes to anxiety and other forms of emotional distress and upset. The most common distortive thought patterns are covered in Brain Bullies. Brain Bullies teaches children (with support from a counselor or parent) to identify and challenge cognitions that contribute to emotional distress and how to form alternative and adaptive cognitions. As children gain control over their “Brain Bullies,” self-esteem is bolstered, and anxiety is decreased. Counselors, parents, and teachers can play an active part in sharing and reading the text as they help children develop an appreciation and understanding of the different types of cognitive distortions and which ones might apply to them.
Classroom Management
Taking Anxiety to School
Are you ready to break free from the chains of negativity? Written by Dr. Brett Novick and illustrated by David Darchicourt, this book is part of The Special Kids in School Series and is a must-have for every counselor, teacher, school nurse, parent, or caregiver. This beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read storybook tells the story of Max, a kid living with anxiety. When read aloud, other children can begin to identify why a peer with anxiety may be treated differently and empathize with that peer. In addition, children with anxiety or children who have conditions that set them apart as being different begin to feel accepted and safe. The book includes tips for teachers and counselors to provide additional facts and ideas. 32 pages, softcover. Step into a world of unlimited happiness? Take action now and secure your copy of "Crappy to Happy." Say goodbye to the endless search for happiness and start living the life you deserve.
The Likable, Effective, and Productive Educator
As the role of an educator becomes increasingly complex and expectations continue to be heaped upon them, stress increases exponentially. Educators now face pressure to be role models in their thoughts and actions, yet are unsure how to be one. This book will discuss how to be productive and effective in a role that now requires more balance and self-discipline than ever. Further, education is an occupation of relationships. Relationships among peers, all levels of faculty, parents, and students are essential to creating a strong teaching environment. This book will address ways to increase relational skills while simultaneously developing assertiveness, maintaining one’s values and integrity, and establishing cultural competence and communication skills.
Beyond Academic Success
Now, more than ever, education on the social and emotional aspects of learning is critical. As children learn to navigate an ever-flattening world, they are concurrently drowning in information. Unfortunately, this same information can be misleading, tinged with anger, and create an ever-unrealistic standard that youth may never be able to live up to. As educators, social-emotional learning has always been a natural element of the school day. We must now recognize it as a critical subject area that must be integrated and reinforced across every aspect of our teaching. The distinguishing quality of social and emotional skills will determine success or failure for those entering an ever-more-connected, systemic, and global world.
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Beyond the Behavior Contract
It seems each year we are faced with more and more students who are displaying ever-increasing levels of anger, anxiety, and complex behavioral issues. Why are these children so angry? So anxious? Exhibiting so many challenging behaviors? How do we deal with students when they are annoyed, frustrated, anxious, or destructive? What works and perhaps, just as importantly, what does not?
In this informative book, we will examine the context that seems to foster these students’ behaviors. Additionally, we will take a step back to examine how to address the many factors that support or modify these behaviors in a productive, practical way.
Then, and most importantly, we will look at simple, real-world tools that can be used immediately to reduce tantrums and diminish worry, destructiveness, and angry behavior in the school setting. How to foster communication with parents for a more positive outcome, as well as what we can do as an educational system to support these vulnerable youths.
The goal of this book is to supplement and enrich your existing tools with others you can quickly implement when working with these students during their most challenging states.
Parents and Teachers Working Together
Whether you're an educator, CST member, administrator, or other educational professional, you share one thing in common: dealing with difficult parents and families. Every educator has experienced problematic, unproductive, and/or uncomfortable interactions with parents or families. Whether it be issues of defensiveness, noncompliance, the belief that their child "does no wrong," or just plain hostility, it can place incredible stress on your job duties. Use this book to equip yourself with effective, practical tools to help you tailor your interventions to the most common types of challenging parents and families.
학부모와 교사의 협력 (Parents and Teachers Working Together)
교사이든, 아동지원팀(CST) 팀원이든, 관리자이든, 혹은 다른 교육 전문가이든 간에 여러분 모두가 겪는 한 가지 공통점이 있습니다. 바로 까다로운 학부모 및 가족을 상대하는 일입니다. 모든 교육자는 학부모나 가족과 소통하며 문제가 있거나, 비생산적이거나, 혹은 불편한 상황을 한 번쯤은 경험해 보았을 것입니다.
그것이 방어적인 태도이든, 비협조적인 태도이든, 내 아이는 "절대 잘못할 리 없다"는 맹신이든, 아니면 단순한 적대감이든 간에, 이러한 문제는 여러분의 직무에 엄청난 스트레스를 줄 수 있습니다. 이 책을 통해 가장 흔하게 마주치는 유형의 까다로운 학부모와 가족에게 맞춤형 개입을 제안할 수 있도록, 효과적이고 실용적인 도구들을 갖추어 보세요.
The Balanced Child
As technology develops at an ever-frenetic pace, the ability to socialize in a practical, real-world fashion is in danger of becoming as extinct as the typewriter or paper map. Yet, unlike the aforementioned items, practical social skills are vital to our children’s overall success and happiness. Therefore, they must be enriched by all those who shape the future of our next generation of adults.
Concurrently, as our children are subjected to an endless deluge of information from the many streams of technology, a societal push to have them grow up too prematurely. Of further significance is an ever-flattening global influence that showers our youth with mixed messages. As these images flash before their eyes, questions of character and the development of this subset of skills become ever more important.
This book will address how to educate our children in the cornerstones of a humanistic foundation, fostering responsibility, care, honesty, and service to others. It will seek to help parents, educators, and, most of all, children recognize that to gain the necessary tools to be a fulfilled and contributing member of this world, one must embrace these abilities (and not just as an afterthought or a supplement to a successful life).
Education Policy & Politics
The Extinction of Responsibility & Character
This timely and provocative manuscript addresses a critical concern shared by many in today's educational landscape. It offers a compelling argument for recalibrating the roles of educators, administrators, parents, and students by restoring clear boundaries and returning accountability to where it belongs-with the student. Especially in the wake of COVID-19, when traditional expectations and responsibilities have blurred, this book urges a reexamination of what it means to be responsible in school settings and beyond.
Unlike character education programs that treat responsibility as a teachable trait, this work positions it as a systemic issue-one that must be tackled holistically across families, schools, and society at large. By confronting these hard truths, the book aims to inspire educators and stakeholders to reestablish shared responsibility to better prepare today's students for the realities of the adult world.
Self-Help
Don't Marry a Lemon
Are you tired of going through the dating cycle, only to end up feeling empty and disappointed?
Are you constantly hoping for Mr. Right, only to be greeted by Mr. Wrong time and time again, or left alone in disappointment? Look no further! This engaging book offers a quick, effortless reading experience and delivers practical tips to help you discover the ideal partner you truly deserve.
Join Brett Novick, a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in premarital and marital counseling, on a transformative journey to discover the right relationship for you! In this engaging book, Novick unravels clear analogies and provides invaluable insights into the essential qualities and character traits necessary for a long-lasting, beautiful marriage filled with desire, harmony, and depth.
With the charm of a car shopping analogy and the wisdom of profound insights, Novick unveils time-tested secrets that will help you unlock and sustain a vibrant and enduring marriage, destined to last "till death do you part." With his empathetic approach and straightforward advice, Novick, who has been happily married for over two decades, understands the highs and lows of marriage and the joy of discovering deep, lasting love that defies all odds.
Stop squandering your valuable time on disappointing relationships. It's time to invest in enriching connections and discover the love you genuinely deserve. Grab your copy of Don't Marry a Lemon! today and embark on a life-altering journey that will revolutionize your approach to relationships.
Crappy to Happy
Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of disappointment and longing for true happiness? Are you ready to break free from the chains of negative thoughts and repetitive patterns that keep holding you back? Look no further. The solution you've been searching for is finally here!
Discover the Secrets to Lasting Happiness
In "Crappy to Happy," acclaimed therapist, devoted husband, and seasoned educator Brett Novick presents a groundbreaking approach to unlocking the path to ultimate happiness. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience and countless success stories, Novick has crafted a revolutionary guide that will transform your life in ways you never thought possible.
Escape the Vicious Cycle of "Crapiness"
Have you ever wondered why happiness seems to elude you, no matter how hard you try? Novick reveals the common "piles" of life that we unknowingly step in, obstacles that generate feelings of frustration, dissatisfaction, and discontent. With his expert guidance, you will gain the tools and strategies to overcome these barriers and embrace a life filled with joy, fulfillment, and contentment.
Practical, Actionable Steps for Immediate Results
"Crappy to Happy" is not just another self-help book filled with empty promises. Novick provides you with a wealth of practical, direct, and effective techniques that you can apply today to start stepping over the piles of "crapiness" in your life. These proven methods will empower you to unleash your true potential and create a future brimming with happiness and success.
Your Personal Journey to Happiness Starts Now
Imagine waking up each day with a renewed sense of purpose, unshakeable confidence, and a genuine smile on your face. With "Crappy to Happy" as your guide, you can make this vision a reality. Brett Novick invites you to join him on a transformative journey to the life you've always dreamed of.
Don't Miss Out - Claim Your Happiness Today!
Are you ready to break free from the chains of negativity and step into a world of unlimited happiness? Take action now and secure your copy of "Crappy to Happy." Say goodbye to the endless search for happiness and start living the life you deserve.
Psychotherapy & Counseling
Quieting Anxiety & Enriching Lives
Anxiety consists of eleven distinct disorders according to the DSM V-TR, and counselors are expected to tackle a wide gamut of the anxiety spectrum without being trained comprehensively to do so at all levels. This book demonstrates how therapists can approach clinical anxiety treatment across the lifespan. Using the theoretical frameworks and efficacy of first-, second-, and third-level CBT treatments as a foundation, Brett Novick includes examples based on real client scenarios that novice and seasoned therapists alike will find topical and practical. This book will serve as a primer for dealing with a complex and multifaceted issue common to both professionals and clients.
Therapeutic Games
