Author

Garcia, Gabi

Tan, Ying Hui (ill.)

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Skinned Knee Publishing

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

34 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Mind/Body

Abstract

"We talk to kids a lot about how to be friends to others, but not much about how to be friends to themselves. Yet self-acceptance and positive self-talk help them build emotional resilience, happiness and well-being.

When Esperanza finds a heart shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn?t go the way she?d hoped, will she remember to show it to herself?

Listening with my heart reminds us of the importance of being friends to ourselves. It also touches on the universal themes of friendship, empathy and kindness. Includes mindfulness and self-compassion activities."

Includes notes for parents and teachers.

Ages 4-10

ISBN

9780998958033

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 GAR 2017b

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Author

Thomas, Bonnie

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover; 229 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Art Therapy

Abstract

This photocopiable activity book helps teens and tweens who are feeling voiceless, ineffective or fearful in response to events at a world, community or individual level. It incorporates exercises using art and craft, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga and other movement based activities.

This book offers dozens of suggestions, interventions, and activities for ways that tweens and teens can care for their physical and mental health, including managing life's stressors, how to recognize 'red flags' in a relationship, and listening to their body's intuition more often. Ideal for mental health counselors, social workers, program coordinators, and other providers working with this age group, it can also be used by parents.

ISBN

9781785928147

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EG 200 THO 2019

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Author

Bluth, Karen

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover, 148 p.

Subject

Mindfulness

Abstract

Your teen years are a time of change, growth, and?all too often?psychological struggle. To make matters worse, you are often your own worst critic. The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens offers valuable tools based in mindfulness and self-compassion to help you overcome self-judgment and self-criticism, cultivate compassion toward yourself and others, and embrace who you really are.

ISBN

9781626259843

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EG 200 BLU 2017

Copies

URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6565165

Author

Bertin, Mark

Bluth, Karen

Barkley, Russell

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

192p.

Subject

Mindfulness

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Abstract

A powerful and compassionate guide for cultivating self-confidence, independence, and the executive functioning skills you need to live your best life! Being a teen with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn't stop you from wanting what almost every other teen wants: independence, good grades, and a healthy social life. But ADHD also presents obstacles that can keep you from reaching your goals. At times you may become frustrated, sad, or even angry at your inability to achieve the things you want. This book can help. This unique guide will help you develop the skills you need to strengthen your executive functioning, foster the self-compassion essential to overcoming self-criticism often caused by ADHD, and gain the confidence and resilience necessary to take control of your ADHD--and your life. You'll also learn how to manage your emotions, focus, practice flexible problem solving, change habits, and improve communication skills. Finally, you'll learn how these skills can improve your relationships with friends and family, and help you succeed in school--and life!

ISBN

9781684036417

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Call Number

YOUTH EG 225 BER 2021

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

Copies

URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5328396

Author

Albers, Susan

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

1 eBook (170 pages)

Subject

Mind/Body

Nutrition

Eating Disorders

Mindfulness

Abstract

This workbook for teens will show you how to deal with the day-to-day challenges of making healthy decisions about food. Instead of resorting to fad diets, you will learn how to avoid overeating in the first place, be more aware of your body, and really enjoy meals-instead of just popping food in your mouth without thinking.

It's not easy to make smart food choices in our fast-paced, fast food culture. This workbook can help guide you, one bite at a time.

For ages 12+.

ISBN

9781684030057

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Call Number

YOUTH EG 200 ALB 2018

Author

Selinger, Agnes

Cerri, Claudio [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover, 116 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Subject

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Mindfulness

Abstract

Anxiety-busting tools for kids ages 6 to 9

Being young doesn't stop kids from worrying. This anxiety workbook for kids, created by a clinical psychologist, is full of fun exercises designed to help kids learn how to work through feelings of discomfort or worry. Each of the activities features kid-friendly instructions, helping them understand both what they need to do and how it will help them feel better.

This anxiety workbook for kids features:

- A variety of exercises: Kids will find new ways to soothe child anxiety as they draw, take quizzes, practice breath work, and more.

- Evidence-based approaches: All of the exercises are rooted in proven anxiety treatment methods, like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

- Fun presentation: Playful language and colorful pictures help kids engage with the material, making it easy for them to learn.

ISBN

9781648769320

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 SEL 2021

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Alternate Title

Compassion book

Author

Chödrön, Pema

Place of Publication

Boulder, Colorado

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover ; 125 p.

Subject

Complementary Therapies

Emotional Health

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Let compassion and fearlessness guide you and you?ll live wisely and effectively in good times and bad. But that's easier said than done. Here Pema Chödrön introduces a powerful, transformative method to nurture these qualities using a practice called lojong, which has been a primary focus of her teachings and personal practice for many years. This book presents fifty-nine pithy slogans from the lojong teachings for daily contemplation and includes Pema?s clear, succinct guidance on how to understand them?and how they can enrich our lives. It also features a forty-five minute downloadable audio program entitled Opening the Heart.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781611804201

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 CHO 2006

Copies

Author

Grand, Sharon

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover; 113 pages

Subject

Children's Psychological Development

Children-Self Help

Abstract

Help kids grow their executive functioning skills with activities for ages 6 to 9.

Executive functioning is the name for the skills we use to pay attention, complete tasks, and remember important things. But that's a lot for a brain to do every day - especially for kids. The Executive Functioning Workbook for Kids helps them train their brain to improve their memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. Kids will explore 40 hands-on activities to help them conquer executive functioning skills at home, at school, and out in the world.

- Just for kids: This book is made especially for kids to work on independently so they can see their skills develop and feel accomplished.

- Insightful activities: Kids will discover exercises that inspire them to work hard and appreciate the strengths and talents they already have.

- Tools for parents: Grown-ups can get involved, too, with a section of tips and activities that explain how kids learn and how adults can help them succeed.

Notes

SUBJECT: Executive function

ISBN

9781638070863

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 710 GRA 2021

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Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

4 CDs; 7 page study guide

Subject

Mindfulness

Meditation

Mind/Body

Abstract

Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses.

Now with this four-part home training course, Jon Kabat-Zinn offers listeners the definitive mindfulness meditation practice on CD. We are not trying to actively achieve a state of deep relaxation―or any other state for that matter―while practicing mindfulness, he teaches. But interestingly, by opening to an awareness of how things actually are in the present moment, we often taste very deep states of relaxation and well-being of both body and mind.

Course objectives:

- Utilize body and mind meditations in daily practice

- Practice mindful yoga with clear, safe and simple instructions

- Describe the basic state of being which is present awareness

- Compare the results of unmoving, sitting meditation to a movement meditation such as mindful yoga

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

978-1591793595

Language

English

Material Type

CD

Call Number

EG 225 KAB 2002

Copies

Author

Miller, Kelli

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Althea Press

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover; xiii, 130 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Series

Health and wellness workbooks for kids

Subject

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Abstract

Help your child understand and manage their ADHD with engaging activities for kids ages 7 to 12

"I always advise starting treatment with behavioral interventions. Some parents struggle to find the right book to help them develop a behavioral parenting plan, but now they have the perfect book!" - Dr. Keith Seibert, pediatrician

With the right tools, kids can learn to think positively about their ADHD and see it as a special asset. Thriving with ADHD is filled with easy exercises to help your child with the many facets of ADHD, from self-control and organization to getting tasks done and making friends - so they can flourish at home, school, and beyond.

Written by a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, this workbook offers a strength-based approach to help your child gain a better understanding of themselves, their ADHD, and the simple things they can do to feel more confident and in control.

This ADHD workbook for kids includes:

- An overview of ADHD: Teach your child about common symptoms, different ADHD types, and how ADHD can be an advantage.

- Skill-building exercises: Establish key executive functioning skills, like dealing with anger and frustration, staying focused, controlling impulses, and communicating effectively.

- Action-oriented learning: Help kids learn to reframe the way they think about ADHD with fun lessons for creating a morning routine, making a homework chart, expressing themselves when they're upset, and more.

Show your child how to harness their own unique talents and live life to the fullest with their ADHD - this practical workbook will help guide the way.

ISBN

9781641520416

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 265 MIL 2018

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Author

Howson, Susan, Polito, Mike (illustrator)

Responsibility

written by Susan Howson ; illustrations by Mike Polito.

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Magnificent Creations

Publication Date

2002.

Physical Description

64 affirmation cards

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Abstract

A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.

ISBN

9780973038002

Language

English

Material Type

Other

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 HOW 2002

Copies

Author

Garcia, Gabi

Russell, Charity [ill.]

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Skinned Knee Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Hardcover; 36 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Abstract

What kids tell themselves matters! It becomes their inner voice. It can help them connect with their power within.

Help your child tap into their inner strength and resilience when challenges arise.

I Can Do Hard Things introduces children to the practice of using mindful affirmations for support and encouragement when they need it.

It reflects the beautiful diversity in our world.

ISBN

9781949633009

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GAR 2018

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Author

Bays, Jan Chozen

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Shambhala

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Softcover, 224 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one's overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD physician and Zen teacher has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.

ISBN

9781590308172

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 BAY 2011

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Author

Gravel, Elise

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Trigger Publishing

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Meditation

Abstract

Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way, too! But she learns to handle the situation with her breath and her mindfulness, and by talking it out with an adult.

In plain language and with a rare sense of understanding and compassion, Elise Gravel tackles anxiety in children head-on with bold colors and whimsical illustrations. This picture book also features a note from a pediatrician on the importance of mental health.

Perfect for bedtime or the classroom, readers will walk away a little more well-equipped to handle the puppies in their own heads.

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8 years.

ISBN

978-0063037670

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GRA 2020

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Author

Gates, Mariam

Surnaite, Margarita [illustrator]

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 40 pages

Subject

Meditation

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Abstract

This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children.

Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful drawings of five animal friends, the book offers step-by-step directions and a repeating refrain:

"Breathe in, and fill your whole body. Breathe out, and relax your whole body."

It's an invigorating first experience of mindfulness that can be shared by parents and children at home, or by teachers and students in the classroom.

ISBN

978-0399186615

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 220 GAT 2017

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Author

Ajzenman, Heather

Place of Publication

Emeryville, California

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 185 p., ill.

Subject

Occupational Therapy

Children's Health

Child Development

Play/Activities

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Social Skills

Abstract

Occupational therapy uses simple, fun activities to help kids learn the skills they need for daily life, from eating meals and writing the alphabet to socializing with friends and family. Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids is designed to help children at all developmental ability levels strengthen those skills by playing their way through 100 exciting exercises that are easy to do at home anytime.

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This family-friendly guide offers concise information on how occupational therapy works and shows you how to apply it in a way that benefits your child. The games are even divided into chapters based on different types of occupational therapy skills―sensory processing, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive and visual processing―so you can focus on the ones that are most important for your child.

Customizable for your kid―Every chapter starts with the simplest activities and increases in complexity, with tips on how to make each activity easier or harder.

No experience necessary―From Balloon Volleyball to Find the Treasure, most exercises can be done with things you probably already have in your home. No prior knowledge or special tools required.

All kids, all ages―These occupational therapy activities are built for kids 1 to 6 years old with various developmental challenges, but they can help all kids improve their physical, social-emotional, and cognitive abilities.

Notes

For ages 6 and under

ISBN

9781646110766

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EE 300 AJZ 2019

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Author

Kaiser Greenland, Susan

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Atria Paperback

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover: 219 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Parenting

Abstract

Mindful awareness works by enabling you to pay closer attention to what is happening within you - your thoughts, feelings, and emotions - so you can better understand what is happening to you. "The Mindful Child" extends the vast benefits of mindfulness training to children from four to eighteen years old with age-appropriate exercises, songs, games, and fables that Susan Kaiser Greenland has developed over more than a decade of teaching mindful awareness to kids.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 KAI 2010

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Author

Owen, Ray

Edition

2nd edition

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Routledge

Physical Description

Softcover; 212 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Abstract

Facing the Storm is a self-care book which aims to assist readers in dealing with life-changing events and recovering in the face of adversity.

Drawing on evidence-based techniques from CBT and mindfulness and acceptance approaches, and a lifetime of experience with people confronting their own death, this book will show readers ways to cope better in the face of life's storms. It guides them to make sense of what is happening, to make better choices in the face of disaster, build their ability to recover from the impact of events, and prioritise the things that matter most to them. This updated edition reflects recent research and new techniques while also addressing the changing world we have been living in - especially the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The book will be of interest to people struggling with the big challenges of life, and for the psychology, health and social care professionals who help them.

ISBN

9780367762742

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 225 OWE 2023

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URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5846419

Author

Stahl, Bob

Goldstein, Elisha

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2019

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Stress Reduction

Complementary Therapies

Stress

Anxiety

Stress Reduction Techniques

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Relaxation

Abstract

This workbook teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a clinically proven program for alleviating stress, anxiety, panic, depression, chronic pain, and a wide range of medical conditions. Includes an MP3 CD with 21 guided meditations.

Also available as an eBook.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781684033560

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Status

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

EG 220 STA 2019