Alternate Title

NowMaps Jr.

Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Place of Publication

Eau Claire, WI

Publisher

PESI Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 55 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Mindfulness

Abstract

Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, Dr. Dan Siegel, NowMaps Jr. is a delightful rhyming story that introduces kids to the neuroscience of early childhood social-emotional learning in a captivating, interactive way! Kids ages 3-6 will love this beautifully illustrated choose-your-own adventure book that whisks them off to distant lands - including a jungle, a desert, and a pirate ship - as they learn about their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences.

ISBN

9781683735328

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 SIE 2022

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Alternate Title

Make social and emotional learning stick : Practical activities to help your child manage emotions, navigate social situations and reduce anxiety

Author

Sautter, Elizabeth

Edition

2nd

Publisher

Make It Stick Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

145 pages

Subject

Child Social Behaviour

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Anxiety

Emotions

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Abstract

Does your child experience high levels of anxiety and BIG emotions? Do they lack the confidence to seek out peers and to see others' perspectives? Do you want to help build social and emotional skills but find yourself so busy managing the meltdowns and behaviors that come from anxiety, sensitivity, ADHD, or autism that you can't find the energy and patience?

This Mom's Choice Award-winning book provides over 200 updated and easy-to-understand activities that will inspire busy parents to embrace teachable moments. Let everyday routines become opportunities for social and emotional growth by using practical, fun ideas in a user-friendly format. When you have the tools you need to help your child, you can both become more calm, confident, and connected. Because your child learns the most from YOU!

ISBN

9781641844277

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 SAU 2020

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Author

Meiners, Cheri J.

Weber, Penny [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Board book; [no pagination]

Series

Learning about me & you

Subject

Emotional Health

Child Behavior

Children's Emotions

Children's Anger

Mindfulness

Abstract

A little girl works through strong feelings and learns how to calm down. "Sometimes things seem hard, and my feelings are really big."

Strong emotions can be overwhelming for young children, and at times they need help identifying and coping with what they're feeling. "I want to feel peaceful. I won't hit or hurt."

Gentle and encouraging, this board book helps toddlers work through strong feelings like anger and worry. Children learn to use deep breaths, mental images, and other simple strategies to calm themselves. With straightforward words and warm illustrations, I Calm Down helps children understand that feelings change and that their own actions can make a difference in how they feel. When their feelings are too big to manage, children can ask for help and comfort from a trusted adult.

A section for adults offers tips on talking about the book together, along with activities for helping children learn to calm themselves. Access to a digital download with ideas for helping toddlers feel calm is also provided.

Recommended for children ages 1 - 4.

ISBN

9781631984556

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 MEI 2020

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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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Author

McKay, Matthew

Wood, Jeffrey C.

Brantley, Jeffrey

Edition

2nd Ed.

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover ; viii, 271 p.

Subject

Behaviour Therapy. Behaviour Modification

Mindfulness

Emotions

Anxiety

Depression

Shame

Abstract

This book offers step-by-step exercises for managing your emotions without losing control, engaging in destructive behavior, or lashing out at others. You'll also find new chapters on self-compassion and cognitive rehearsal--the act of mentally preparing yourself for situations that trigger your emotions.

ISBN

9781684034581

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CC 680 MCK 2019

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Author

Hedstrom, Nikki

Pauhl, Daniel [ill.]

Publisher

Nikki Hedstrom

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover; [np.]

Subject

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Children's Anxiety

Children's Emotions

Abstract

"A Thought is a Thought" simplifies the power of mindfulness into a rhyming book to provide children and parents with tools to combat negative thoughts. This book works to calm the mind of anyone that suffers from anxiety and overthinking. The mantra empowers the reader to know their value is beyond the thoughts they have about themselves, building confidence for people of all ages.

Along with the story is practical activities to help children understand and calm their thoughts.

ISBN

9781777313203

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 HED 2020

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Author

Bowman, Robert P.

Publisher

Youthlight, Inc.

Publication Date

[2022]

Subject

Child Social Behaviour

Emotions

Abstract

A Unique, hands-on SEL game using adorable, squishable characters. It includes 10 squishable, individually wrapped animal characters, 10 character description cards, and 42 situation cards that help children to explore and practice solving social and emotional issues using personal strengths.

Each individual squishy character has a unique personal strength. Choose one from the jar along with the card that describes this character. Then introduce this character by reading the card aloud. Next, randomly choose a situation card and read it. Then brainstorm how someone might handle this situation using that character?s strength. If they cannot think of a solution with that strength they can choose another squishable character that they think might work better.

Grades: K thru 5

ISBN

9781598502589

Language

English

Material Type

Game

Call Number

GK 850 BOW [2022]

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Author

Walker, Bridget Flynn

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Paperback; [192p.]

Subject

Anxiety

Young Adults-Self-Help

Young Adults-Emotions

Abstract

Social Anxiety Relief for Teens offers a simple, five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help you stop your fears and worries from getting the best of you. You'll learn to recognize your triggers and identify the unhelpful behaviors you use to try to cope with or avoid them now. Then you'll discover ways to slowly and gently challenge yourself to face anxiety-inducing situations, until you gradually increase your comfort levels. Finally, you'll develop the skills you need to build on your progress and work toward mastering your anxiety.

ISBN

9781684037056

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH CD 420 WAL 2021

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Author

Young, Karen

Dovidonyte, Norvile (ill.)

Place of Publication

Brisbane, AU

Publisher

Hey Sigmund Publishing

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Softcover; unnumbered pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Abstract

All feelings are important - the magical, the messy, and the in-between. Sometimes though, big feelings can have us behaving in ways that aren't so, let's say... shiny. This happens to all of us. The more young people understand how and why, the more they can build the capacity to feel their feelings and manage them in positive ways.

ISBN

9780994590602

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 YOU 2023

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Author

Zucker, Bonnie

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Magination Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 240 pages

Subject

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Abstract

It?s hard for teens to be happy when they?ve created a very narrow window of what defines success. The goal of this helpful book is to encourage teens to maintain their desire to achieve without striving to always be perfect and to appreciate and love who they are just as they are, not for what they do or accomplish. Finding a balance between work and play is key. Challenging perfectionism is about the pursuit of happiness.

When teens can recognize that perfectionism is a disadvantage, they can become motivated to do something about it. For many, it may just be shifting the perfectionism a bit to land in a more positive place. It might be about deciding when and where to be slightly perfectionistic, when and where they can let go of high standards and all-or-nothing thinking, and when it?s okay to simply do a ?good enough? job on something.

ISBN

9781433837036

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH CD 420 ZUC 2022

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Author

Hobbs, Lorraine M.

Balentine, Amy C.

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Physical Description

Softcover; 192 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Fun, engaging, hands-on activities to help kids ages 5-9 be kind to themselves and others, and build the emotional strength and resilience needed to thrive!

Children today face many challenges; and if you are a parent, teacher, or a professional working with kids, you may be seeking answers on how to help children thrive in a world filled with uncertainty, adversity, and the detrimental effects of social media and screen time overload. There are tools you can use to help kids build confidence and resilience, and cope effectively with difficult situations. This workbook is packed with a variety of hands-on practices to help children thrive - with kindness toward themselves and others.

In this fun and engaging workbook, the cofounder of the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T) program offers essential self-compassion and mindfulness skills to help kids build emotional strength and resilience. Kids will find simple, age-appropriate practices based in loving-kindness and gratitude to self-soothe, reduce stress, and respond to their own emotional needs. They?ll also learn to make kindness their "superpower," quiet their inner bully, and protect and befriend themselves.

Activities in the book are designed to facilitate experiential learning, and include:

- Mindfulness meditations

- Reflective journaling

- Hands-on mindful movement activities

- Arts and crafts activities

Self-compassion and emotional resilience are cornerstones of mental health, and research shows that teaching these skills to children when they are young can have lasting, positive effects - well into adulthood. With this workbook as a guide, kids will learn to be a better friend to themselves and others, and thrive in a stress-filled world.

ISBN

9781648480645

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 200 HOB 2023

Author

Hellerstein, Lynn F.

Place of Publication

Centennial, CO

Publisher

HiCLEAR Publishing

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover: 238 p.

Subject

Parenting

Visualization

Abstract

When kids feel good about themselves, they naturally perform better. This book will take you step-by-step through the process of helping your children transform negative thoughts, images and feelings into positive affirming ones that result in successful behavior and feelings of greater confidence.

ISBN

9780984177905

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 HEL 2012

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Author

Porges, Stephen W.

Edition

1st Ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover ; xvii, 347 p.

Subject

Emotions

Communication

Autism

Abstract

"Stephen Porges is the world's leading expert on relating the autonomic nervous system, a neural system that oversees largely unconscious functions such as heart rate and respiration, to social behavior. He is also the creator of the groundbreaking polyvagal theory, which has been adopted by clinicians around the world and has provided exciting new insights into the way our autonomic nervous system unconsciously mediates social engagement, trust, and intimacy.

"This book presents, for the first time, a compilation of Porges's decades of research on the behavioral neurobiology of emotions, affect regulation, interpersonal social behavior, and other psychological processes that describe basic human experiences. Part of the Norton Series on interpersonal Neurobiology, it has startling implications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism." --From the dustcover

ISBN

9780393707007

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 100 POR 2011

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Author

Young, Karen

Dovidonyte, Norvile [Ill.]

Place of Publication

Glebe, NSW, Australia

Publisher

Little Steps Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Picture book, [34 pages]

Subject

Anxiety

Abstract

If kids with anxiety could see themselves the way we see them, they would feel so much bigger than their anxiety. They would feel so much bigger than everything.

This book explains how the same brain that can make them feel anxious sometimes, also comes with amazing strengths. It also includes powerful tips for children on how they can manage their anxiety. First we let them know how awesome they are, then we give them what they need to feel it for themselves.

For ages 5-12 (and up).

ISBN

9781925545746

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 YOU 2018

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Alternate Title

The ultimate kids guide to being super healthy

Author

Shapiro, Nina

Grimes, Nicole [ill.]

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Paperback; 144 pages

Subject

Children's Health Promotion

Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition

Children's Health-Fitness

Children's Health-Hygiene

Children's Health-Pediatrics

Children's Health. Pediatrics

Abstract

Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their bodies work - and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear:

"No more screen time!"

"Eat your vegetables!"

"You can't have cookies for dinner!"

"You need to take your medicine!"

"Wash your hands! With soap!"

"It's getting late! Get ready for bed!!"

In this book, Dr. Nina L. Shapiro embarks on an amazing journey through the body as it gets fed, protected, exercised, cleaned, energized, and rested. Each chapter provides kids with age-appropriate explanations and illustrations that address their very good questions about their bodies and health with solid (and fun!) science-based answers. By receiving an in-depth understanding of what it means to be healthy, strong, clean, rested, and energized, kids will soon be able to make smart decisions on their own.

The human body is incredible, and the science behind how our bodies work, how the world affects our bodies, and how our bodies affect the world around us is pretty cool, too.

Recommended for children ages 6-10

Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.

ISBN

9781510764934

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 190 SHA 2021

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Author

Huebner, Dawn

Matthews, Bonnie (ill.)

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Magination Press

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

Paperback, 95 p. ill.

Series

What-to-do Guides for Kids

Subject

Anger

Children's Anger

Emotional Health

Children's Emotions

Picture Books

Self-Help

Abstract

This book guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioural techniques used to treat problems with anger. The book uses examples, illustrations and step-by-step instructions to teach children a set of 'anger-dousing' methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions.

ISBN

9781433801341

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 250 HUE 2008

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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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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

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Alternate Title

Can I tell you about being a young carer?

Author

Aldridge, Jo

Aldridge Deacon, Jack [illustrator]

Place of Publication

London, UK and Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover; 56 pages

Series

Can I Tell You About...?

Subject

Young carers

Caregiving

Abstract

Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.

Part of the best-selling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home. It describes what young carers like Carly do, and the practical and emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both positive and negative. It also explains what support is available for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as well as other professionals and online. Carly's story will help young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family members and professionals support young carers.

Recommended for children ages 8-12.

ISBN

978-1785925269

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EF 610 ALD 2019

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URL

https://www.socialthinking.com/Products/power-of-thought-on-feelings

Website Notes

Note for parents and teachers: See the URL for 10 lesson plans and activities

Author

Pransky, Jack

Kahofer, Amy

DuSablon, T.M. ]illustrator]

Place of Publication

Santa Clara, CA

Publisher

Social Thinking

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

42 p.

Subject

Child Social Behaviour

Children's Emotions

Abstract

This picture book introduces young readers to the concept of thoughts and how our thoughts are linked to feelings. By helping children explore how our thoughts create our feelings, we also learn to make choices that help us to manage our feelings (e.g., self-regulate based on our personal goals) across different situations in a day.

It gives children hope that they can learn to rise above whatever situation they may feel ?stuck? in. It teaches them that their feelings do not come directly from what happens to them or what other people do to them; instead their feelings come from the way they interpret what happened to them in that situation. This helps them learn how to understand and manage their thoughts, which then provides them with the power to also manage their feelings to foster their own well-being.

For ages 4-10

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 PRA 2012

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