A central tenet of Adlerian psychology and a timeless intervention strategy, encouragement gives children a sense that they have a place in society and, in turn, secures their investment in themselves and the group. At a time of rising levels of violence, depression, anxiety and suicide among the nation’s youth, this book adds to the discussion of how to encourage children to engage in learning. Discouraged children disengage from learning and from society. Encouraged children believe themselves capable of overcoming adversity, of meeting life’s challenges; they feel the value of contributing to the world around them, and both child and society benefit. The authors use case studies from actual classroom situations to illustrate their methods.