Dr.
Whetstone’s How To Get Togetherness is as delightful, serious,
and playful as his seminars; as he is himself. He sees life as
encounters that hold the opportunity for empathy. He offers you
explanations, understandings, and examples. Vivid scenes
illuminate relationships. He invites you to say, “That’s ME!
That’s US! That’s how it works! Let’s try the positive scene
together and see what happens.” His optimism is contagious. Dr.
Whetstone is a gifted family and school psychologist. He has a
remarkable history of helping parents, teachers, and communities
work, reflect, and enjoy together. Read the first few pages, and
you know you converse with a pro.
- David Mallery, Director of Professional
Development, NationalAssociation of Independent Schools,
Consultant to schools in the U.S., Europe, and the Far East,
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Whetstone
is the best psychologist I know. He has a great skill for
listening and sensing. How To Get Togetherness comes from his
over 30 years of experience as a therapist for families and
youth, and as a consultant for educators. Dr. Whetstone focuses
on the systems of relationships that we all experience in our
families and working world. He illuminates the subtle patterns
of our interactive communication in ways that help us see
ourselves and that encourage us to experiment with change. Read
it, use it, write in the margins, and flag pages for future
reference. Sit at the kitchen table and open the book with your
family. Read a section and discuss the parts that apply. Do the
same in your classroom. Written in plain English, you sense his
warmth and humor, his pragmatic approaches, and most importantly
his caring soul dedicated to building quality relationships.
- Dr. Dwight Webb, Professor, Graduate Program
in Counseling, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Dr.
Whetstone's How to Get Togetherness is the epitome of a
well-written, practical guide to addressing the needs of AD/HD,
oppositional, and emotionally challenged youth. The most unique
quality is that Dr. Whetstone addresses relationships from
educational, familial, and therapeutic points of view. The
reader can relate to the real-life situations, and immediately
apply the recommendations. I have found How To Get Togetherness
to be the most practical and complete guide to improving
relationships in the realm of behavior and communication
difficulties.
- Dr. Jason Holder, Director, Adventurelore
Counseling, Danville, NH
