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Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids Spiral-Bound | 2017-07-01

Jennifer J. Solin Christina Kress

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Kids often have strong emotions. But if a child's emotions interfere with school, alienate them from their peers, or cause constant conflicts at home, parents need resources to help calm the chaos. In this much-needed guide, two dialectical behavior therapists offer an activity-based workbook for kids who struggle with anger, mood-swings, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Using the skills outlined in this book, kids will be able to manage their emotions, get along with others, and do better in school.


In this much-needed guide, two dialectical behavior therapists offer an activity-based workbook for kids who struggle with anger, mood-swings, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Using the skills outlined in this book, kids will be able to manage their emotions, get along with others, and do better in school.

Childhood can often be a time of intense emotions. But if your child's emotions interfere with school, homework, or tests; alienate them from their peers; make it difficult to forge lasting friendships; or cause constant conflicts at home--it's time to make a change. You need help to calm the chaos now, rather than later.

Building on the success of Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life and Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens, this is the first dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) activity skills workbook designed especially for kids. Designed for children ages 7 to 12, this essential guide will help kids manage difficult emotions and get along better with others.

If you are frustrated or worried about your emotional child, the hands-on activities in this book--including child-friendly mindfulness practices--can help. By reading this book, kids will develop their own "skills tool box" for dealing with intense emotions as they arise, no matter where or when.

This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation--an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 152 pages
ISBN-10: 1626258597
Item Weight: 0.84 lbs
Dimensions: 7.9 x 0.4 x 9.9 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars Up to 30 ratings
"Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids is a simple yet comprehensive tool facilitating meaningful dialogue between parents, caregivers, family members, and children for explaining and exploring emotions. The workbook discusses a variety of emotions using language geared towards children, and provides concrete examples of what emotions 'look' like while giving children the tools needed to identify and communicate their emotional experiences. The exercises are designed to teach the child using easily understandable concepts and 'kid friendly,' concrete exercises to help guide them through each concept. The activities are designed to facilitate an enriched learning experience, uniquely applicable to each child. The workbook is well written, and the authors are clearly compassionate and dedicated to helping children recognize their emotions and how those emotions impact the world around them."
--Julie A. Vandermay, PsyD, MA, forensic neuropsychology resident at Natalis Counseling & Psychology Solutions

Jennifer J. Solin, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in St. Paul, MN. She has over ten years of experience working primarily with children and families, and six years of experience working primarily with adolescents and adults. Psychological services that Solin specializes in include: behavioral therapy (BT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and ritual/response prevention (EX/RP), prolonged exposure (PE), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), individual therapy, and group skills training. Solin also supervises graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and mental health practitioners, and has presented in various conferences, in addition to having provided didactic trainings to medical and mental health staff at local hospitals in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.

Christina L. Kress, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in St. Paul, MN. Kress has over twelve years of experience treating young children with play therapy and CBT, along with over four years' experience treating adults using DBT. Kress presents annually at the Minnesota Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, has been a guest lecturer at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, MN, and provides clinical supervision to mental health practitioners through her practice.