Sometimes When I'm Sad (Paperback)

A sensitive and supportive story to help young children recognize and cope with sadness.a Now when I get sad, I still cry sometimes. I still hide sometimes. But only for a little while. Because now I know ways to feel better.a ? Sadness can be an overwhelming emotion, especially for young children. But ita s important to know when sadness can be overcome, and when ita s indicative of a greater problem. Sometimes When Ia m Sad is an invaluable self-help resource that helps children identify sadness or depression and offers helpful ways to manage it, such as: A*Talk about it with a parent or a trusted adult or counselor A*Draw the sadness with crayons A*Release tension by squishing clay A*Run and jump around outside A*Observe natureThe word depression is never used in the gentle, child-focused text, but this simple story offers an entrance point for both adults and children to identify and address childhood depression symptoms early. This timely resource is a wonderfully gentle way to take steps toward banishing the stigma around mental illness. A special section at the back of the book provides support for adults, from an explanation of the difference between sadness and depression to helpful tools to manage the illness. Especially useful for counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and any other adults caring for children who struggle with dark feelings.Sometimes When CollectionWith quiet, sensitive illustrations, the Sometimes When collection helps young children work through big feelings, such as sadness and anger. The stories are accessible to children and grounded in research from an author with over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist. A special section at the back of each book provides more information and activities to help young children work through their feelings.

General

Imprint:	Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Deborah Serani
Dimensions:	230 x 210mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-1-63198-382-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General
LSN:	1-63198-382-2
Barcode:	9781631983825

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