The Mister Rogers Effect: 7 Secrets to Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others from America's Beloved Neighbor
In a world increasingly divided by politics and social issues,
we need Mister Rogers more than ever. For three decades, his
presence was a healing balm to children of all ages. And though he
is no longer with us, we can all adopt his attitudes and actions as
models for our own lives.
In this uplifting and informative book, Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley
shows us how to use the transformative psychological principles
that Mister Rogers masterfully employed to make a difference in our
own neighborhoods. Principles such as
- listening for discovery
- validating feelings
- preserving white space
- expressing gratitude
- exercising empathy
- practicing radical acceptance
- using expressions of care
Imagine a world where these seven principles guide our interactions
with each other. Sound heavenly? Neighborly? It all starts with
you.
From the Back Cover
Practical wisdom from his neighborhood to
yours
In a world increasingly divided by politics and social issues, we
need Mister Rogers more than ever. For three decades, his presence
was a healing balm to children of all ages. And though he is no
longer with us, we can all adopt his attitudes and actions as
models for our own lives.
In this uplifting and informative book, Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley
shows us how to use the transformative psychological principles
that Mister Rogers masterfully employed to make a difference in our
own neighborhoods. Principles such as
· listening first
· validating feelings
· pausing and thinking
· showing gratitude
· developing empathy
· practicing acceptance
· establishing security
Imagine a world where these seven principles guide our interactions
with each other. Sound heavenly? Neighborly? It all starts with
you.
Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley is associate professor of
counseling at Regent University. Kuhnley has worked as head
counselor of a faith-based substance abuse facility, served as a
counselor at a women's community center, and directed a college
counseling center. She is a popular conference speaker for the
American Association of Christian Counselors and a blogger for the
American Counseling Association. She lives in Virginia.
Top Highlights
“How can we make goodness attractive?’ he wondered. ‘And how can we encourage quiet reflection rather than noise?’4 In” (source)
“was listening to understand and to know the other person—rather than to respond” (source)
“being heard feels so similar to being loved that for many people the distinction goes unnoticed.” (source)
“Felt safety is foundational for secure relationships” (source)
- Title: The Mister Rogers Effect: 7 Secrets to Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others from America's Beloved Neighbor
- Author: Anita Knight Kuhnley
- Publisher: Baker
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781493427758, 149342775X
- Resource ID: LLS:9781493427758
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-23T00:43:04Z
Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley is associate professor of counseling at Regent University. Kuhnley has worked as head counselor of a faith-based substance abuse facility, served as a counselor at a women's community center, and directed a college counseling center. She is a popular conference speaker for the American Association of Christian Counselors and a blogger for the American Counseling Association. She lives in Virginia.