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English

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2017

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J. Solin Jennifer , Christina Kress

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New Harbinger Publications

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Ebook

2017

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Publié par

New Harbinger Publications

Date de parution

01 juin 2017

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781626258600

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

5 Mo

In this much-needed guide, two dialectical behavior therapists offer an activity-based workbook for kids who struggle with anger, mood-swings, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Using the skills outlined in this book, kids will be able to manage their emotions, get along with others, and do better in school.

Childhood can often be a time of intense emotions. But if your child’s emotions interfere with school, homework, or tests; alienate them from their peers; make it difficult to forge lasting friendships; or cause constant conflicts at home—it’s time to make a change. You need help to calm the chaos now, rather than later.

Building on the success of Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life and Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens, this is the first dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) activity skills workbook designed especially for kids. Designed for children ages 7 to 12, this essential guide will help kids manage difficult emotions and get along better with others.

If you are frustrated or worried about your emotional child, the hands-on activities in this book—including child-friendly mindfulness practices—can help. By reading this book, kids will develop their own “skills tool box” for dealing with intense emotions as they arise, no matter where or when.

This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

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Publié par

New Harbinger Publications

Date de parution

01 juin 2017

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781626258600

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

5 Mo

“Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kidsis a simple yet comprehensive tool facilitating meaningful dialogue between parents, caregivers, family members, and children for explaining and exploring emotions. The workbook discusses a variety of emotions using language geared towards children, and provides concrete examples of what emotions ‘look’ like while giving children the tools needed to identify and communicate their emotional experiences. The exercises are designed to teach the child using easily understandable concepts and ‘kid friendly,’ concrete exercises to help guide them through each concept. The activities are designed to facilitate an enriched learning experience, uniquely applicable to each child. The workbook is well written, and the authors are clearly compassionate and dedicated to helping children recognize their emotions and how those emotions impact the world around them.”

—anVA.eliJu,AMsPDyya,edmr, forensic neuropsychology resident at Natalis Counseling & Psychology Solutions

“Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kidseffectively conveys useful information about the challenging emotions children face, and ways for kids to deal with them in language far more accessible than most material available on these topics. As a plus, parents who assist their children in the useful exercises provided in the book may well înd themselves picking up helpful tips for managingtheirown emotions as well!”

—Carlson-Ghost,DhPaMkr, associate professor at the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University-Twin Cities Campus

“Very well done! I do dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with adults, and I could easily see the transition to kid-friendly language and concepts without losing any information. I think kids will be able to dive into these concepts quickly and easily. I can see this as being very helpful in a variety of settings.”

—Ptaah,kReeanDysP, licensed psychologist

“Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kidsis a great resource for children in that it provides clear explanations to help them gain understanding about what emotions are and why we have them, and it and contains both fun and educational activities to assist them in learning how to express emotions more effectively. Parents will also beneît from this workbook because it provides them with clear, straightforward, age-appropriate language they can use to talk to their children about feelings in a manner that will facilitate an open dialogue and enhance the parent-child relationship.”

—asslyI,elegSisPDy, mental health practitioner at an addiction treatment center

“Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kidsprovides an easy-to-understand and effective set of tools to help kids navigate the complexities of emotions they may be struggling with. The tools help kids learn to understand, manage, and express their thoughts and feelings in ways that will help enhance their lives and reduce turmoil they might otherwise experience. These simple yet powerful tools draw from modern-day clinical methods which are helpful in reducing distress and increasing one’s ability to interact with others in meaningful ways.”

—bertHoppe,PsyDoR, licensed psychologist

“This workbook provides an excellent tool for professionals and parents alike to skillfully empower children to learn to manage difîcult emotions through practical and engaging examples and activities.”

—nageMnnamuhTyDPs,, licensed psychologist and mother of four boys

Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids

A DBTBased Skills Workbook to Help Children Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along with Others

JENNIFER J. SOLIN, PSYD CHRISTINA L. KRESS, MSW

Instant Help Books An Imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publisher’s Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books

Cover photo is for illustrative purposes only

Cover design by Amy Shoup

Acquired by Elizabeth Hollis Hansen

Edited by Karen Schneider

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A Note to Parents

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Contents

Section 1: Mindfulness Activities

You Have Different Types of Thoughts

Facts and Feelings Are Not the Same

People Have Different Feelings

Creating a Full Mind

Putting Your Mind in the Present Moment

Putting Mindfulness All Together

Section 2: Understanding Your Feelings

Anger

Anxiety

Envy and Jealousy

Activity 10:Guilt and Shame

Activity 11:Feeling Overwhelmed and Excited

Activity 12:Love

Activity 13:Sadness

Activity 14:Happiness

Section 3: Working with Your Feelings

Activity 15:Thoughts or Feelings?

Activity 16:Why Do You Have Feelings?

Activity 17:Does Your Feeling Fit the Facts?

Activity 18:Feelings Are Constantly Changing

Activity 19:Dear Feeling…

Activity 20:You Don’t Have to Act on Your Urge

Activity 21:Situation, Feeling, Intensity Game

Activity 22:Your Piggy Bank of Happy Moments

Section 4: Creating Your Skills Toolbox

Activity 23:Planting SEEDS in Your Skills Garden

Activity 24:Tools to Help You Shrink Your Feelings

Activity 25:BRAKE!

Activity 26:When Your Brain Overheats

Activity 27:Relaxing Your Muscles: Noodles, Noodles, Noodles

Activity 28:DISTRACT

Activity 29:Deep Breathing

Activity 30:You Have to DEAL

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Section 5: Taking Your Tools on the Road

Activity 31:Planning Ahead for Big Feelings—PLAN

Activity 32:Getting What You Need from Others—PLEASE

Activity 33:Nurturing Relationships with Others—CARE

Activity 34:Setting Limits with Others—HALT

Activity 35:Your Superhero and Superpower

Section 6: Values and Goals

Activity 36:What Are Your Values?

Activity 37:What Are Your Goals?

Activity 38:Overcoming Obstacles to Reach Big Goals

Activity 39:People Have Different Values and Goals

A Note of Congratulations

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A Note to Parents

Welcome toDon’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids. We are pleased you have chosen this workbook and hope these activities can help you and your child manage your child’s out-of-control feelings.

The activities in this book are a compilation of original ideas based on over twelve years of experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults, using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and play-therapy techniques. CBT is a therapy that examines the connection between thoughts and behaviors and was originally developed by Dr. Aaron Beck in 1960. DBT is a treatment approach researched and developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan that is used with adults and adolescents who struggle with experiencing intense feelings.

We paid careful attention to adapting skills in a way that would allow them to be used as hands-on activities. Though the speciîc activities in this workbook have not been empirically validated, we have found them extremely useful in helping us begin conversations about intense emotions and encouraging children to learn coping skills as well as to use them more often and more effectively.

You may notice that some activities closely resemble others. This is intentional, since school-age children learn best through repeated exposure to, and behavioral rehearsal of, the same concepts presented in slightly different ways.

Children will require some adult direction with each activity in order to gain the most from the material. Feelings can be scary and confusing for young children, and having an adult help them understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is very important. A child who is experiencing intense feelings may not be able to remember what coping skills could be useful. Several

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