Dr. Bettner’s latest book shares the relevance of The Crucial Cs to the challenges of parenthood and also lays out the core theory of Alfred Adler’s timeless approach. The Crucial Cs are guides that support parents-or any adult with children in their lives-to navigate whatever troubled waters might arise.

Encouraging Parents, Courageous Children: The Crucial Cs Handbook is written for parents, parent educators, caregivers, teachers, and other caring adults to get an in-depth view of The Crucial Cs. Together with Dr. Amy Lew, Dr. Betty Lou Bettner translated The Four Crucial Cs (4Cs) based on the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler.

The 4Cs-Connect, Capable, Count and Courage-are explained and then relayed into practical skills for parents and caregivers. Building on this foundation, Dr. Bettner explores how to understand behavior and how to respond to unwanted behavior using The 4Cs.

The essential ingredients to holding consistent Family Meetings, a cornerstone to an encouraged family, are also introduced. Dr. Bettner provides advice on how to implement this simple yet profound practice which incorporates each of The Crucial Cs.