Peter L. Benson, Ph.D.
Peter L. Benson is widely recognized as a leading authority on children and teenagers and
the processes that help them flourish and thrive. He is the creator of the framework of Developmental Assets and other celebrated innovations in human development. He serves as president and CEO of Search Institute, an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.
OTHER BOOKS:
All Kids Are Our Kids: What Communities Must Do to Raise Caring and Responsible Children and Adolescents, 2nd Edition
Peter L. Benson, Paperback, October 2006
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Spiritual Development: New Directions for Youth Development Issue 118
Peter L. Benson (Editor), Eugene C. Roehlkepartain (Editor), Kathryn L. Hong (Editor), Paperback, August 2008
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Dr. Benson discusses Sparks.
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Downloads & Resources
Conversation Starters - includes thoughts on finding the right moment and follow-through