What is Wellbeing?
A Guide for Practitioners Working with Children and Young People
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-84905-135-4 (ISBN)
Description
Wellbeing is a much discussed aspect of mental health, yet few books take the time to examine this important idea in depth. This book brings together current thinking on positive psychology and evidence-based research to provide a complete picture of the importance of wellbeing in mental health practice. Exploring childhood today and the issues faced in meeting the needs of children and young people, the book examines the way wellbeing can be improved in a variety of settings. Areas covered include social and emotional aspects of learning, concerns about behaviour, looking at policy development, language and praise. Practical strategies to improve wellbeing are also included, and these encompass meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, kindness, flow and engagement. Encapsulating both theory and practice in this area as other studies have yet to do, this book will be a valuable resource for mental health professionals.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84905-135-4 (9781849051354)
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Person
Throughout her career Barbara Knowles has been devoted to working with disadvantaged, and often challenging, children. She was Executive Director at the Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Association (SEBDA) and has worked as both Deputy and Acting Head of an inner-city secondary school. She is also co-author of How to Help Children and Young People with Complex Behavioural Difficulties. Barbara lives in Manchester, UK.
Content
1. Childhood in the 21st Century.; 2. Positive Psychology and Happiness.; 3. Social and Emotional Aspects of Wellbeing.; 4. Policy Development.; 5. Strategies to Improve Wellbeing.; 6. Back to Basics.; 7. Healthy Bodies, Diet and Exercise.; 8. Conclusion.