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Cool Connections with CBT for Groups, 2nd edition

Author : Laurie Seiler

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 19,83 MB

Release : 2020-09-21

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1787752488

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Book Description

Cool Connections is an early intervention programme for young people aged 9-14, focusing on preventing anxiety and depression. Through using CBT principles, skills adapted from behavioural activation, acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion-based therapies and therapeutic exercises, it encourages the development of resilience, self-esteem and wellbeing, to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. This new and updated edition gives professionals working with groups everything they need to improve the wellbeing of children. With photocopiable and downloadable illustrated worksheets, it is clearly structured and straightforward to put into practice, and contains new sessions on self-regulation, identifying support networks and mindfulness.



Cool Connections CBT Workbook

Author : Laurie Seiler

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 18,91 MB

Release : 2020-07-21

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1787752550

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Book Description

Welcome to your Cool Connections Workbook! Packed full of fun activities, it will give you tips and techniques to help you feel good about yourself and remain calm and cool in all situations. This illustrated CBT workbook builds self-esteem, emotional resilience and social skills in children and young people aged 9-14, helping to prevent the development of anxiety and depression. The exercises help the reader to develop greater awareness of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, body signals and actions, before putting strategies in place to help them cope with feelings of anxiety and depression and increase their resilience and self-confidence.



Cool Connections with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Author : Laurie Seiler

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 32,41 MB

Release : 2008-02-15

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1846427657

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Book Description

Cool Connections is a fun, engaging workbook that provides a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach to positively modifying the everyday thoughts and behaviours of children and young people aged 9 to 14. Combining a summary of CBT principles and step-by-step guidelines on how to use the materials appropriately with a mixture of games, handouts, home activities and therapeutic exercises, Cool Connections is designed to encourage resilience and self-esteem and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Fully photocopiable, fully illustrated and easy to use, this structured workbook is an effective tool for professionals working to improve the general wellbeing of children and young people, including psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, social workers, and child and adolescent mental health services, as well as professionals in residential care settings and educational professionals in child/youth services.



The Homunculi Approach To Social And Emotional Wellbeing 2nd Edition

Author : Anne Greig

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 155 pages

File Size : 42,32 MB

Release : 2023-09-21

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1839973951

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Book Description

Welcome to the world of the homunculi! The homunculi are miniature agents with problem solving missions and special gadgets who live inside the brain and help out with distressing feelings and behaviours. Now adapted for use in the classroom, as well as pairs and individuals, this practical second edition allows you to use this fun CBT-based activity with children and young people aged 7-16. This well researched approach is proven to help children who have difficulty identifying troubling feelings such as anger and fear and can be used in a variety of potentially distressing situations including bullying or tricky transitions from primary to secondary school. Complete with a large format skull poster, character and storyboard templates and downloadable record sheets this unique resource includes everything needed to get started on making stories cartoons or videos. Additional online resources show you how the programme was put in action in real-life individual and classroom settings, showcasing how the weirdly wonderful homunculi characters and stories created by children can come to life.



The CWP and EMHP Handbook

Author : Hugh Miller

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 31,71 MB

Release : 2022-05-19

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1839971525

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Book Description

As an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), you have to think on your feet, manage a caseload, deal with emotional distress and try and not get indigestion as you cram down a sandwich on your way to your next session. This down-to-earth survival guide helps trainees and newly qualified practitioners cope with the stressful demands of these new and challenging roles. Full of case examples and practical tools and strategies, this book will give you the confidence to assess, set goals, and deliver effective interventions for anxiety and depression. It also provides invaluable support on tricky topics such as disclosures of risk and safeguarding issues, working effectively with parents, dealing with resistance and conflict, caring for yourself, and signposting when a situation is outside the remit of your role.



Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Anxiety

Author : Fiona Zandt

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 10,76 MB

Release : 2020-10-21

Category : Education

ISBN : 1787750957

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Book Description

This book sets out therapeutic activities to help children aged 4-12 years and their families to better understand and manage anxiety. It explains how to work with anxious children, providing a framework for assessment and therapy that draws on CBT, ACT and narrative therapy approaches. Lots of practical tips for therapists are included and important developmental considerations are discussed, including adapting therapy for children with developmental difficulties, and working with families and schools. Over 50 playful therapeutic activities are included, which have been developed through the authors' extensive work with children, giving children an arsenal of coping strategies. They focus on key areas such as understanding anxiety, managing anxious thoughts, and building resilience and use readily available, inexpensive materials and downloadable templates which are provided in the book. This is the perfect tool for therapists looking for playful and purposeful ways to work with children with anxiety.



Mind Mechanics for Teens and Young Adults

Author : Sarah Rawsthorn

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 35,18 MB

Release : 2021-05-21

Category : Education

ISBN : 1787757161

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Book Description

Mind Mechanics is a comprehensive resource to support schools in teaching pupils about mental health. Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic interventions, including CBT, Behavioural Activation and Compassion-Focussed Therapy, it provides activities and lesson plans to empower teens with the skills they need to manage their mental health throughout life. The book contains lesson plans, games and activities, assessment tools and information on risk factors and specific issues that might impact teens. It also features photocopiable and downloadable worksheets, making the provision of mental health teaching simple. Mind Mechanics can be used flexibly as a full programme as part of the school's Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship curriculum, as a targeted intervention for a group or individual, or as a resource bank of individual activities to use as and when needed.



Mind Mechanics for Children

Author : Sarah Rawsthorn

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 39,57 MB

Release : 2021-05-21

Category : Education

ISBN : 1787757145

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Book Description

Mind Mechanics is a comprehensive resource to support schools in teaching pupils about mental health. Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic interventions, including CBT, Behavioural Activation and Compassion-Focussed Therapy, it provides activities and lesson plans to empower children with the skills they need to manage their mental health throughout life. The book contains lesson plans, games and activities, assessment tools and information on risk factors and specific issues that might impact children. It also features photocopiable and downloadable worksheets, making the provision of mental health teaching simple. Mind Mechanics can be used flexibly as a full programme as part of the school's Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship curriculum, as a targeted intervention for a group or individual, or as a resource bank of individual activities to use as and when needed.



Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Child Trauma and Abuse

Author : Jacqueline S. Feather

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 143 pages

File Size : 42,50 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1849050864

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`An excellent guide for therapists working with traumatised abused children.'---Amanda Shea Hart, PhD, Child and Family Specialist, Adelaide, South Australia --



The Designated Mental Health Lead Planner

Author : Clare Erasmus

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 17,12 MB

Release : 2021-08-19

Category : Education

ISBN : 1787755452

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Book Description

This planner provides detailed guidance on what a Designated Mental Health Lead needs to do, when they need to do it, and how they can achieve the best results. It gives a clear focus and checklist for each week, including spaces to add your own to-do list, and encourages reflection on the outcomes and impact of your actions on pupils' attainment and wellbeing. It also encourages a focus on your own development and self-care, with space to record what you are currently reading or listening to and one thing you are grateful for that week. In addition to the termly and weekly plans, the book provides short briefs on key aspects of the role, including how to work effectively with teachers, the HR team, the DSL, governors, the pastoral team, Mental Health Support Teams and parents. It is an invaluable resource for all DMHLs tackling the 39 academic weeks.