The Total Transformation Program | 
| Author: James Lehman
Publisher: Legacy Publishing Company
Category: Book
Buy New: $314.00
New (1) Used (2) from $300.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 627319
Format: Dvd-rom
Media: Audio CD
ASIN: B000HE5ARC
Publication Date: 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A Step-by-Step System for Changing Your Childs Behavior -The Total Transformation Program, created by behavioral therapist James Lehman, offers practical, real-world solutions for the most challenging problems parents face such as defiant, disrespectful attitudes, lying and cursing, lazy, unmotivated behavior and more. You will learn the exact techniques James uses in his private practice to help children take responsibility for their behavior and help parents get back in control of their homes.A Straight Talk Program for Parents.Imagine a home with no screaming, no fighting, no tension. This program gives you hundreds of specific tools and techniques that will put you back in the drivers seat as a parent. Here are just a few you can start using on day one: - 10 Words to Say When He Gets Mouthy - The secret James uses to slam the brakes on ugly talk and disrespectful behavior. - Stop the Show - An amazingly simple way to stop the pleading and bargaining and let your child know you mean business. - Limit Setting - If your child ignores virtually every rule in your house, James will show you how to set limits and make them stick. - Cueing - Learn the simple cue to give your child that can stop the outburst before it even starts. - Disconnect - A sure-fire technique to stop any argument right in its tracks. - The Alternative Response - The heart of The Total Transformation Program, The Alternative Response is a literal script you can use when your child acts out.A Complete Program That WorksIn just minutes a day, you will learn the secrets of one of Americas most successful behavioral therapists. The Total Transformation is a comprehensive, multi-media program that comes to you on DVD and CD with an interactive workbook. It makes learning James techniques remarkably easy. Your program includes: The Jump Start DVD, The Parents Workshop DVD, 7 Audio Lesson CDs, 118-Page Workbook
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Just plain NOT effective. October 25, 2008
10 out of 17 found this review helpful
I'm an intelligent guy, and my wife is intelligent, also. We are patient and completely invested in our family. I know that not everyone has the benefit of a 2-parent household. So...when we bought The Total Transformation, we were guessing that we had the BEST of circumstances. It sounded like it would solve our son's issues, get him back on track, and make our household happy again. WRONG. The program has nice packaging, but it's really more "tough-love" oriented, and has some suggestions that we just aren't comfortable with. Also, after keeping open minds, stufying it thoroughly, and using it consistently for 5 months...we saw no evident progress.
The bottom line...it's very complicated, difficult to use, not very effective, and basically, more of a retirement plan for James Lehman than a way to build a better relationship with your child or adolescent, and resolve any behavioral problems. Save your cash. In our continuing search for answers, we've discovered a program called "Honest Parenting," which seems like it might be a more effective solution...we'll see...
We're not looking for a "magic" answer or instant results, and we know that parenting is a commitment that will be challenging at times. Good luck to all of you!
This stuff cracks me up October 22, 2008
4 out of 44 found this review helpful
I cannot believe people pay for this 'expert advice'. The original 'expert advice' can currently be easily obtained, often for FREE. Here it is:
Proverbs 13:25 He who spares the rod hates his son/daughter, but he who loves him/her is careful to discipline him/her.
I just saved you your money. No need to thank me......you should thank God.
The End
 The Total Transformation Helps Me October 12, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this program a while back and found it one of the most helpful things we've done. It gives me confidence to hold the line and provides lots of tools and techniques to use. I like it so much that I blogged about it on my website, [...] You can go there for more details.
The bottom line is that, like anything, it's only worth the money if you plan on being an active parent and making a strong effort to implement the suggestions.
Total Junk September 16, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I tried this with my my daughter. It did not work. I passed it along to a friend. It did not work. She sold it and kept the proceeds. We are no longer friends. How's that for a total transformation?
Psychotherapy In a Box September 14, 2008
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Like many, we have a wonderful child that is defiant, manipulative and subject to tantrums. We checked into therapy in the DC area, and the going rate for a GOOD therapist, that doesn't even accept insurance, was $135 hour. Good luck on finding a seasoned therapist thru an HMO in any reasonable time or if at all. Therapy sessions would be 50 minutes, and 15 of that would be spent in chit chat about how things are going, so the REAL cost is closer to $250 per hour. Yikes!
At about $300 +/-, Total Transformation is a Godsend. As they state, you will (alright, "can") see results almost immediately. The author's basic approach is that one MUST make the child accept responsibility for his actions and that the parents MUST not allow the child to abuse the them. He of course goes into much more depth and provides copious examples, and ways to achieve this. Author has a good sense of humor and is easy to listen to.
Yes, that seems SO simple and like "duh!" But, if it WERE that simple, you wouldnt be reading this review.... We started to implement the concepts right away in that the progam is easy to grasp and get started. And YES, we DID notice results right away and things are improving each and every day.
Of course, some with say this didn't work for them. Like any self help concept, the effectiveness is based on the person using it. And like anything else, if you are expecting miracles, you may be disappointed; but if you are realistic, this program is of great value. Certainly much cheaper than weekly therapy sessions.
AND, if you purchase the program from the publisher (either new or reburished, meaning is was returned), you have (30) days to return it for a full refund. Given this, how can one possibly lose giving this a try?! Get hold of your life and your childs, just DO it. Mike
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