A Practical Resource for Understanding Behaviour and Emotions

This book is designed to help adults introduce children to their inner world and connect it to the world around them in an emotionally safe space. It contains six sessions that can be delivered to children in a large group, as a class, in smaller groups, or individually, and provides opportunities for children to talk about and discuss their own feelings, thoughts, opinions, and ideas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

For optimal utilization, it is highly recommended that this book be purchased in conjunction with the accompanying storybook. Both books can be acquired as a comprehensive set, titled Feel, Think, and Do with Ruby, Rafa, and Riz: A Storybook and Guide for Understanding Behaviour and Emotions. This resource, authored as the adult companion to the storybook, delves into the realm of behavior, offering strategies for supporting children who may struggle with effectively managing their responses and behaviors. Additionally, it explores the crucial role of adults in recognizing signs, de-escalating situations, fostering connections, and engaging in reflective practices.

Designed to facilitate adults in introducing children to their inner world and establishing a secure emotional connection between that world and the surrounding environment, this guidebook comprises six sessions that can be effectively delivered to children in various group settings, including large groups, classes, smaller groups, or individually. These sessions serve as the foundation for understanding the emotional health of children and the factors that can impact their well-being, such as risk factors and protective factors. They encompass principles related to emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, the exploration of emotions and their impact on learning, the creation of emotionally safe spaces, and the concept of the imaginary iceberg, which highlights the hidden nature of feelings and thoughts while emphasizing that behavior serves as the visible manifestation of our inner experiences.

Packed with engaging opportunities for children to engage in discussions about the events depicted in the story and to share their own feelings, thoughts, opinions, and ideas, this book empowers teachers, support staff, and all individuals working directly with children to adeptly cover topics such as the concealed nature of feelings and thoughts, the notion that behavior is the outward expression of our inner experiences, and the significance of discussing feelings and thoughts in understanding and explaining behavior. By combining the power of both the storybook and this guidebook, educators and professionals can create a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters emotional development, enhances communication, and promotes positive behavior among children.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 207 x 297 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032059419