What to Do When You Grumble Too Much
Description
Did you know that life is like an obstacle course? It's exciting and fun, but full of tricky spots to get through. If you're a kid who feels so frustrated by those tricky spots that it's hard to enjoy the good things in life, this book is for you.
What to Do When You Grumble Too Much guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Lively metaphors and illustrations help kids see life's hurdles in a new way, while drawing and writing activities help them master skills to get over those hurdles. And step-by-step instructions point the way toward becoming happier, more positive kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change.
Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD.
This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids series and includes an amp ldquo Introduction to Parents and Caregivers. amp rdquo What-to-Guides for Kids are interactive self-help books designed to guide amp ndash 2 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.More details
Persons
Bonnie Matthews is the illustrator numerous books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep. She lives in Baltimore. Visit her at www.bonniematthewsillustration.com and follow her on Instagram: bonnie_matthews_illustration.
Content
Chapter : Are You Getting Stuck?
Chapter 2: What Is Negativity?
Chapter 3: How Does Negativity Get Started?
Chapter 4: Strength and Flexibility
Chapter 5: Exercise : Jumping Hurdles
Chapter : Finding a Coach
Chapter 7: Exercise 2: Leaving the Past Behind
Chapter 8: Exercise 3: Flip Your Brain
Chapter 9: Exercise 4: The High Five Game
Chapter : What If Anger Gets in the Way?
Chapter : How to Stay Positive
Chapter 2: You Can Do It!