Since we are going through the Total Transformation DVD’s and CD’s, we thought it would be good to explain what the Total Transformation workbook is all about, since it’s a major part of the program.
The Total Transformation workbook is 118 pages, and it starts out explaining a little about the program, and a little about James Lehman who came up with it. Right away after that it starts the training – it suggests you watch the Jump Start DVD, then you’re instructed to answer some questions about your child. These questions are designed to help you identify the behaviors that your kid needs help with.
Next, you’re supposed to go to lesson one in the workbook, and taking a pre-test to lesson one. After you take the test, you listen to CD #1 and then go through the exercises and/or additional information in the workbook. After lesson one in the workbook, there is a post-test, exactly the same as the pre-test, for you to take and see if your answers changed. The post-test isn’t in every chapter, but the pre-test is.
A few of examples of the true/false questions he asks in the workbook pre-test and post-test are:
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Children act disrespectfully or destructively because they’ve lost control of themselves.
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Parents have to work harder to understand a child who is behaving inappropriately.
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Out-of-control behavior is a sign of mental illness.
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Kids need to see something as “fair” in order for them to take it seriously.
The answers to the above questions? 1: False 2: True 3: False 4: False
Did you get them all right? When I first took the test I only got 3 out of 10 right! Here’s what’s neat, though - it’s never too late to get started with this program. All of my kids, including my 15 year old, have improved behaviors from the techniques I’m now using.
The Total Transformation workbook goes through each CD in a similar fashion – recap, training, special words from Mr. Lehman, and tests. It’s really good, and easy to do. He suggests you take it one CD per week, and work on one, two, ten, or all of the techniques suggested. I agree – there is a lot in there, and you don’t want to overwhelm yourself.
Next post – the Jump Start DVD.
About the author: By Matt HellstromMatt is the parent (along with his wife Julie) to five wonderful kids. He has been self-employed for 25+ years and is the owner of the Positive Parenting Skills website.
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Total Transformation is solid. I’ve reviewed it as a course that I can recommend to parents of kids aged 6+, whereas my own program is suited to kids from 2-6 (everyday parenting problems at that age).
My program is called Talking To Toddlers.
does anyone have a workbook for sale?
Is there any one who hae completed/finished the program wish to sell it?