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...kids to think more realistically - and less catastrophically - about their problems and experiences. "It's what we call the ABCD model," explains lead author Judy Garber, professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt University. Under the guidance of a social worker or other trained professional, the teens discuss A, an activating event, like a breakup with a boyfriend. Next they explore B, beliefs and thoughts about that event, like, "It's all my fault." Then they look at C, perceived consequences of the event: "I'll never find another boyfriend." And finally and critically, they engage in D, disputing...
...confusion about the upcoming renovations.“I don’t know anything about them—that’s the problem,” Guidotti said resignedly in an interview last week. “There’s nothing you can say. You can discuss things when one’s opinion is asked before a decision is made. Once the decision is made, what’s the point of talking?”Faust first announced her decision to slow construction of the Allston Science Complex in February, citing financial difficulties caused...
...second class, or will ask her to direct their senior theses,” said Professor Daniel G. Donoghue, director of undergraduate studies for the English department. “She seems to make strong connections.” Coles echoed this sentiment, saying he often visited Carpio to discuss the non-academic side of his life—and she was always willing to listen. “She is so committed to every student that she has,” Coles said. “She wants to see you succeed in everything that...
...beginning his private meetings, Obama did try to connect the two. "We'll be visiting Cairo tomorrow," he said upon arriving at Abdullah's private farm. "I thought it was very important to come to the place where Islam began and to seek His Majesty's counsel and to discuss with him many of the issues that we confront here in the Middle East...
...classic “Leave it to Beaver” episode at age 11 or 12—in which the title character obtains an alligator—and would not relent until his parents agreed to meet their family friend, the director of the St. Louis Zoo, to discuss the prospect of housing two caimans in the family basement. Much to his parents’ chagrin, the zoo director thought housing the small crocodiles was a wonderful idea: the director’s reptilian childhood pets had piqued his own interest in zoology.Losos’ adored his caimans...