Learning to Be Kind and Understand Differences
Empathy Skills for Kids with AD/HD
Published on 12. October 2015
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-4338-2043-4 (ISBN)
Description
amp quot Glasser amp rsquo s expertise in both AD/HD and age-appropriate strategies shines in this handbook. amp quot -Booklist Did you know that there are ways to understand how other people think and feel? That's called empathy, and it is a skill you can learn! Empathy helps you get along with other people - your family, your friends, your teammates - everyone you know!
Packed with exercises, pointers, and fun activities, this book will help you:
See different points of view
Understand that everyone shows their feelings differently
Pay attention to your feelings
Look for clues about what others are feeling
Learn the connection between thoughts and feelings
Brainstorm about why other people feel the way they do
Learning to Be Kind and Understand Differences also includes a note and resources for parents. When you build your empathy skills you will get along better with other people - and feel good about yourself, too!
Packed with exercises, pointers, and fun activities, this book will help you:
See different points of view
Understand that everyone shows their feelings differently
Pay attention to your feelings
Look for clues about what others are feeling
Learn the connection between thoughts and feelings
Brainstorm about why other people feel the way they do
Learning to Be Kind and Understand Differences also includes a note and resources for parents. When you build your empathy skills you will get along better with other people - and feel good about yourself, too!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Illustrations
Black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4338-2043-4 (9781433820434)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Judith M. Glasser, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has worked with children and their families for over 3 years. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of AD/HD in children. For many years Dr. Glasser has been interested in the different kinds of difficulties children experience when they have AD/HD. Dr. Glasser is also the author, with Kathleen Nadeau, PhD, of Learning to Feel Good and Stay Cool (Magination Press, 2 4). Visit Dr. Glasser at www.judithglasser.com.
Jill Menkes Kushner, MA, is an educational and editorial professional, currently working in the College Board amp rsquo s Advanced Placement Assessments division. Ms. Kushner has an extensive background as a writer and editor for curriculum and assessment products in all subjects, specializing in English/Language Arts. Her publications include several periodicals and the following books: The Farming Industry (Franklin Watts, 984), Who on Earth is Dian Fossey?: Defender of the Mountain Gorilla (Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2 9), and Johnny Depp (Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2 9).
Charles Beyl creates humorous illustrations for books, magazines, and newspapers in his suburban Texas ranch house. Visit him at www.charlesbeyl.com and follow him on Instagram: ChuckBeyl
Jill Menkes Kushner, MA, is an educational and editorial professional, currently working in the College Board amp rsquo s Advanced Placement Assessments division. Ms. Kushner has an extensive background as a writer and editor for curriculum and assessment products in all subjects, specializing in English/Language Arts. Her publications include several periodicals and the following books: The Farming Industry (Franklin Watts, 984), Who on Earth is Dian Fossey?: Defender of the Mountain Gorilla (Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2 9), and Johnny Depp (Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2 9).
Charles Beyl creates humorous illustrations for books, magazines, and newspapers in his suburban Texas ranch house. Visit him at www.charlesbeyl.com and follow him on Instagram: ChuckBeyl
Content
Introduction. To Parents and Other Helpers
Just for Kids!
Chapter What is Empathy?
What is Empathy All About?
Why Is Empathy Important?
Chapter 2 Everyone Sees Things Differently
Seeing Different Points of View
Feeling Different Points of View
Chapter 3 Everyone Shows Their Feelings Differently
How Can You Tell What Someone Is Feeling?
Our Actions Affect Others amp rsquo Feelings
Chapter 4 Learn to Recognize What You are Feeling Happy
Surprised
Afraid
Angry
Sad
Chapter 5 Learn to Recognize What Other People are Feeling
How Can We Tell What Others Feel People Can Have Mixed Feelings
Chapter What are Thoughts? What are Feelings?
How We Think Affects How We Feel
Chapter 7 Why Would Someone Feel This Way? Brainstorming About Why Others Feel the Way They Do
Showing Empathy isn amp rsquo t Always Easy!
Chapter 8 Putting it All Together
With Family
With Friends
At School
A Final Message For You
Note to Parents
Working Together to Make Changes
Resources
Just for Kids!
Chapter What is Empathy?
What is Empathy All About?
Why Is Empathy Important?
Chapter 2 Everyone Sees Things Differently
Seeing Different Points of View
Feeling Different Points of View
Chapter 3 Everyone Shows Their Feelings Differently
How Can You Tell What Someone Is Feeling?
Our Actions Affect Others amp rsquo Feelings
Chapter 4 Learn to Recognize What You are Feeling Happy
Surprised
Afraid
Angry
Sad
Chapter 5 Learn to Recognize What Other People are Feeling
How Can We Tell What Others Feel People Can Have Mixed Feelings
Chapter What are Thoughts? What are Feelings?
How We Think Affects How We Feel
Chapter 7 Why Would Someone Feel This Way? Brainstorming About Why Others Feel the Way They Do
Showing Empathy isn amp rsquo t Always Easy!
Chapter 8 Putting it All Together
With Family
With Friends
At School
A Final Message For You
Note to Parents
Working Together to Make Changes
Resources