Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction, 4th Edition

For Parents and Teachers! The parent and teacher section defines who capable kids are, the problems and needs they face, and the many ways parents and teachers can help them develop coping strategies. Topics include the definition of giftedness, emotional development, social development, moral development, perfectionism, boredom, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, family functioning, and much more. Extensive and current reference and resource listings are included.

Donald J. Treffinger, Ph.D., is the president of the Center for Creative Learning in Sarasota, FL. He earned a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in educational psychology from Cornell University. Treffinger previously has been a member of the faculty at Purdue University, the University of Kansas, and Buffalo State College. He now is a member of the Gifted Child Quarterly Advisory Board and has served as editor of that journal and as editor-in-chief of Parenting for High Potential, NAGC’s quarterly magazine for parents.

Treffinger is the author of more than 350 articles, chapters, and books. He has written and conducted research on the nature, assessment, and nurture of creativity and Creative Problem Solving, as well as problem-solving styles, gifted education, and talent development. He has given presentations and workshops worldwide, and served as a consultant to numerous local, state, national, and international organizations. He has received the Distinguished Service Award and the E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award from the National Association for Gifted Children, the Creativity Research Award from the World Council on the Gifted and Talented, and the Risorgimenti Creativity Award from the Destination ImagiNation program.

Scott Isaksen, Ph.D., is president of the Creative Problem Solving Group and senior fellow of its Creativity Research Unit. A former professor and director of the Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College, he has published more than 175 books, articles, and chapters in books. He has provided consultation and training on leadership and creativity for more than 400 organizations in 24 different countriesaround the world. Isaksen serves on the board of the Center for Creative Learning, is a member of the Association for Psychological Type, the American Psychological Association, and the Product Development Management Association. He has served as a consulting editor for the Journal of Creative Behavior since 1983 and is a visiting professor to various universities.

K. Brian Stead-Dorval is president of Think First Serve, Inc., a company that uses creative thinking, problem solving, and inspiration methods to enhance personal, team, and organizational performance. He holds a master’s degree in Creativity and Innovation from the Center for Studies in Creativity, in Buffalo, NY. He has more than 20 years experience working with individuals and teams and has delivered programs in 17 countries around the world. He also has published more than 50 articles, chapters, and books on topics related to creative thinking, problem solving, and performance improvement. As a USPTA-certified tennis professional, he also specializes in the mental game of tennis and has worked with regionally- and nationally-ranked junior tennis players. He also works with the Creative Problem Solving Group, Inc. to enhance performance of teams and organizations in business and industry.