| The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids: Help for Children to Cope with Stress, Anxiety, and Transitions Contributor(s): Shapiro, Lawrence E. (Author), Sprague, Robin K. (Author), McKay, Matthew (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1572245824 ISBN-13: 9781572245822 Publisher: Instant Help Publications OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2009 Annotation: The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids is intended to be used jointly by parents and their children to cope with specific stressful time periods such as divorce, loss of a loved one, or a family move. This workbook will help families develop healthy coping skills for dealing with major life transitions. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 explains why stress is a problem for children, and helps parents and children reduce stress in their daily lives and become more resilient. Part 2 helps children and their parents incorporate ten-minute relaxation exercises into every day. The book ends with a chapter on making relaxation activities a family habit. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Self-management - Stress Management |
| Dewey: 155.418 |
| LCCN: 2008039799 |
| Series: Instant Help /New Harbinger |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8" W x 9.8" (0.65 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Children pay close attention to their parents' moods. When parents feel upset, their kids may become anxious, and when parents wind down, children also get the chance to relax. When you feel overwhelmed and stressed, it can be hard to help your child feel balanced. The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids, written by two child therapists, offers more than fifty activities you can do together as a family to help you and your child replace stressful and anxious feelings with feelings of optimism, confidence, and joy. You'll learn proven relaxation techniques, including deep breathing, guided imagery, mindfulness, and yoga, and then receive guidance for teaching them to your child. Your child will also discover how taking time to do art and creative projects can create a sense of fulfillment and calm. By completing just one ten-minute activity from this workbook each day, you'll make relaxation a family habit that will stay with both you and your child for a lifetime. |
Contributor Bio(s): McKay, Matthew: - Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression. He lives and works in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Shapiro, Lawrence E.: - Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD, is an internationally known child psychologist and parenting expert in Norwalk, CT. He has written over fifty books for parents, children, and mental health professionals. Sprague, Robin K.: - Robin K. Sprague, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Bangor, ME. She holds a master's degree from Boston College. For over twenty years, she has worked in the field of human services. Her specialty is helping children successfully transition through difficult life challenges in order to prevent future psychological problems, especially anxiety disorders. A highly creative person herself, Sprague enjoys painting, writing, and laughing out loud.McKay, Matthew: - Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression. |