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Speak up and get along: Learn the mighty might, thought chop, and more tools to make friends, stop teasing, and feel good about yourself

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Cooper, Scott. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing , 2019. Revised and updated edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 110 COO 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Every child could use help with social skills and making friends. This book provides twenty-one concrete strategies children can use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, halt bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. It?s like a toolbox of kid-friendly social skills?just…
Author
Cooper, Scott
Edition
Revised and updated edition
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Softcover; 129 pages
Subject
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Child Social Behaviour
Emotional Health
Abstract
Every child could use help with social skills and making friends. This book provides twenty-one concrete strategies children can use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, halt bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. It?s like a toolbox of kid-friendly social skills?just open it up and pull out tools like:
Mighty Might, which takes all the fun out of teasing
Thought Chop, which helps kids resist self-defeating thoughts
Squeaky Wheel, a type of persistence that gets results
Coin Toss, a simple way to resolve small conflicts
Each tool is clearly described, illustrated with true-to-life examples, and accompanied by dialogue and lines children can practice and use. Authentic stories and anecdotes show each tool in action.
This revised and updated second edition incorporates electronic communication, cyberbullying, and social media with age-appropriate guidelines and stories. A note to adults includes up-to-date research on and recommendations for social skills and bullying. For kids, Speak Up and Get Along! makes learning social skills accessible and fun.
ISBN
9781631983856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 110 COO 2019

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Breathing makes it better: A book for sad days, mad days, glad days, and all the feelings in-between

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Willard, Christopher, O'Leary, Wendy, Marley, Alea (ill.). Boulder, CO: Bala Kids , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2019a
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Read aloud and breathe along with this sweet story teaching children how to navigate powerful emotions like anger, fear, sadness, confusion, anxiety, and loneliness. Simple guided practices, like imagining you are a tree blowing in the wind, follow each story to teach children how to apply mindfuln…
Author
Willard, Christopher
O'Leary, Wendy
Marley, Alea (ill.)
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bala Kids
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Hardcover; 36 pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Mindfulness
Breathing
Abstract
Read aloud and breathe along with this sweet story teaching children how to navigate powerful emotions like anger, fear, sadness, confusion, anxiety, and loneliness. Simple guided practices, like imagining you are a tree blowing in the wind, follow each story to teach children how to apply mindfulness techniques when they need them the most.
ISBN
9781611804690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2019a

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Self-reg: How to help your child (and you) break the stress cycle and successfully engage with life

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Shanker, Dr. Stuart. Toronto, ON: Penguin Canada , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 SHA 2017
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
The first parenting book to bring the science and psychology of children's behavior together to build brain/body awareness for self-regulation and success Self-Reg is a ground-breaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior that serves as a practical …
Author
Shanker, Dr. Stuart
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Penguin Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Softcover: 307 p.
Subject
Parenting
Stress Reduction Techniques
Emotional Health
Social Behaviour
Behaviour Therapy. Behaviour Modification
Abstract
The first parenting book to bring the science and psychology of children's behavior together to build brain/body awareness for self-regulation and success Self-Reg is a ground-breaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior that serves as a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Rooted in decades of clinical practice and research by leading child psychologist Dr. Stuart Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system's way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress and, as a result, an explosion of emotional, social, learning, behavior, and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the "hidden stressors" that their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing is seeing our children as lacking self-control or will-power, but the real basis for these problems lies in excessive stress. Self-regulation can dramatically improve a child's mood, attention, and concentration. It can help children to feel empathy and to develop the sorts of virtues that every parent knows are vital for their child's long-term well-being. Self-regulation brings about profound and lasting transformation that continues to mature throughout life. Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their children how to do the same for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth as well as for overall well-being.
ISBN
9780143191575
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 SHA 2017

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Listening to my body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need

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Garcia, Gabi, Tan, Ying Hui [ill.]. Austin, TX: Skinned Knee Publishing , 2017. 2nd ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 GAR 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them.; From wiggly and squirmy to rested and still, Listening to My Body helps children develop a sensations vocabulary so that they can express what they are…
Author
Garcia, Gabi
Tan, Ying Hui [ill.]
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Skinned Knee Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
32 pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
"This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them.
From wiggly and squirmy to rested and still, Listening to My Body helps children develop a sensations vocabulary so that they can express what they are experiencing.
Easy, kid-friendly mindfulness activities are woven throughout to reinforce the teachings.
Big emotions can be overwhelming! Help your child build on their capacity to engage more mindfully, self-regulate, and develop emotional resilience."
Includes notes for parents and teachers.
Ages 4-10
ISBN
9780998958002
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 GAR 2017

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Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think

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Greenberger, Dennis, Padesky, Christine. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2016. 2nd.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 GRE 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Discover simple yet powerful steps you can take to overcome emotional distress--and feel happier, calmer, and more confident. This life-changing book has already helped more than 1,000,000 readers use cognitive-behavioral therapy--one of today's most effective forms of psychotherapy--to conquer dep…
Author
Greenberger, Dennis
Padesky, Christine
Edition
2nd
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Paperback, 341 p.
Subject
Emotional Health
Emotions
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
Discover simple yet powerful steps you can take to overcome emotional distress--and feel happier, calmer, and more confident. This life-changing book has already helped more than 1,000,000 readers use cognitive-behavioral therapy--one of today's most effective forms of psychotherapy--to conquer depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems. Revised and expanded to reflect significant scientific developments of the past 20 years, the second edition contains numerous new features: expanded content on anxiety; chapters on setting personal goals and maintaining progress; happiness rating scales; gratitude journals; innovative exercises focused on mindfulness, acceptance, and forgiveness; new worksheets; and much more.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781462520428
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 GRE 2016

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I thought it was just me (but it isn't) : Making the journey from "what will people think?" to "I am enough"

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Brown, Brené [Brene]. New York: Avery , 2007.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 BRO 2007
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"Researcher, thought leader, and New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown offers a liberating study on the importance of our imperfections?both to our relationships and to our own sense of self; "The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting. There is a constant barrage of social expe…
Author
Brown, Brené [Brene]
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
Softcover ; xxvii, 303 p.
Subject
Mental Health
Emotional Health
Empathy
Abstract
"Researcher, thought leader, and New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown offers a liberating study on the importance of our imperfections?both to our relationships and to our own sense of self
"The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting. There is a constant barrage of social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. Everywhere we turn, there are messages that tell us who, what and how we?re supposed to be. So, we learn to hide our struggles and protect ourselves from shame, judgment, criticism and blame by seeking safety in pretending and perfection"--from the Publisher.
ISBN
9781592403356
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 BRO 2007

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Don't let your emotions run your life for teens: Dialectical behavior therapy skills for helping you manage mood swings, control angry outbursts, and get along with others

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Van Dijk, Sheri, MSW. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books , 2011.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH CA 200 VAN 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Based in dialectical behavior therapy, this workbook helps teens learn the skills they need to ride the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. This book offers techniques to help teenagers: 1) stay calm and mindful in difficult situations, 2) effectively manage out-of-control emotions, 3)…
Author
Van Dijk, Sheri, MSW
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Instant Help Books
Publication Date
2011
Subject
Emotional Health
Anger
Behaviour Therapy. Behaviour Modification
Young Adults-Self-Help
Abstract
Based in dialectical behavior therapy, this workbook helps teens learn the skills they need to ride the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. This book offers techniques to help teenagers: 1) stay calm and mindful in difficult situations, 2) effectively manage out-of-control emotions, 3) Reduce the pain of intense emotions, and 4) get along with family and friends.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH CA 200 VAN 2011

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Finding freedom in illness: A guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

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Fernando, Peter. Boulder: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 FER 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's bee…
Author
Fernando, Peter
Place of Publication
Boulder
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Softcover ; ix, 222 p.
Subject
Mindfulness
Mind/Body
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Emotional Health
Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)
Abstract
"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's been there himself and because he backs up the statements with his own real experiences and with real wisdom from the Buddhist teachings. Fernando starts by defusing the pernicious belief that anyone is somehow responsible for their illness: you're not "wrong" for being sick. Then, having gotten past self-blame, one can begin to learn self-kindness. From there, one moves to mindfulness practices and cultivating body awareness?even if body awareness is distasteful when the body isn't behaving the way you like. Further topics include getting intimate with dark emotions (fear, despair, the scary future, frustration, grief, etc.), learning equanimity (rejoicing in the good fortune of those who don't share your suffering), cultivating healthy relationships in the midst of everything, and practical advice for living with pain. Each chapter comes with one or more practices or guided meditations for putting the teachings into practice"--from publisher.
ISBN
9781611802634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 FER 2016

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A feel better book for little worriers

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Brochmann, Holly, Bowen, Leah, Ng-Benitez, Shirley [ill.]. Magination Press , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 BRO 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers assures kids that having some worries is normal ? everyone has them, even adults!; The rhyming narration helps little kids to identify a worry and where it might come from, as well as provides them with helpful tools to reduce and cope with worries.; Includes …
Author
Brochmann, Holly
Bowen, Leah
Ng-Benitez, Shirley [ill.]
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
[n.p.]
Series
A feel better book for little kids
Subject
Emotional Health
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers assures kids that having some worries is normal ? everyone has them, even adults!
The rhyming narration helps little kids to identify a worry and where it might come from, as well as provides them with helpful tools to reduce and cope with worries.
Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers that expands on the cognitive-behavioral science behind the strategies and tools presented in the book, with more information on how you can help your little worrier to stay calm.
Ages 3-5
ISBN
9781433827181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 BRO 2017

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50 more ways to soothe yourself without food

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Albers, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find…
Alternate Title
Fifty more ways to soothe yourself without food
Author
Albers, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Softcover ; viii, 323 p.
Subject
Eating Disorders
Mindfulness
Emotional Health
Emotions
Abstract
"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find fifty more mindful and healthy activities to help you replace your need to overeat.
"Based in popular mindfulness practices, this book will show you how to slow down and be present during mealtime so that you end up making healthier choices. In addition, the activities in the book?such as yoga, aromatherapy, and breathing exercises?will help you gain a greater overall sense of well-being and appreciation for your body"--from the Publisher.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781626252523
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2015

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Anxiety and worry workbook: The cognitive behavioral solution

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Clark, David, Beck, Aaron. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 420 CLA 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
If you're seeking lasting relief from out-of-control anxiety, this is the book for you. It is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy, the proven treatment approach developed and tested over more than 25 years by pioneering clinician-researcher Aaron T. Beck. Now Dr. Beck and fellow cognitive therap…
Author
Clark, David
Beck, Aaron
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Paperback, 294 p.
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Emotional Health
Abstract
If you're seeking lasting relief from out-of-control anxiety, this is the book for you. It is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy, the proven treatment approach developed and tested over more than 25 years by pioneering clinician-researcher Aaron T. Beck. Now Dr. Beck and fellow cognitive therapy expert David A. Clark put the tools and techniques of cognitive behavior therapy at your fingertips in this compassionate guide. Carefully crafted worksheets (you can download and print additional copies as needed), exercises, and examples reflect the authors' decades of experience helping people just like you.
ISBN
9781606239186
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 420 CLA 2012

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50 ways to soothe yourself without food

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Albers, Susan. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It's no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of…
Alternate Title
Fifty ways to soothe yourself without food
Author
Albers, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, California
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
Softcover ; 217 p.
Subject
Food
Eating Disorders
Mindfulness
Emotional Health
Emotions
Abstract
Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It's no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of mindful activities that are healthy for both body and mind.
Susan Albers, author of Eating Mindfully, now offers 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, a collection of mindfulness skills and practices for relaxing the body in times of stress and ending your dependence on eating as a means of coping with difficult emotions. You'll not only discover easy ways to soothe urges to overeat, you'll also learn how to differentiate emotion-driven hunger from healthy hunger. Reach for this book instead of the refrigerator next time you feel the urge to snack-these alternatives are just as satisfying!
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781572246768
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2009

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The invisible string

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Karst, Patrice. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 KAR 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A child's picture book that provides a very simple lesson to help overcome the fear of loneliness or separation from parents.
Author
Karst, Patrice
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover: [36] pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety
Separation and Loss
Picture Books
Abstract
A child's picture book that provides a very simple lesson to help overcome the fear of loneliness or separation from parents.
ISBN
9780316486231
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 KAR 2018

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