Supporting Children with Anxiety to Understand and Celebrate Difference: A Get to Know Me Workbook and Guide for Parents and Practitioners

Get to Know Me resources are designed to support children with additional/special educational needs, empowering professionals and adults to thrive personally and academically. The book provides practical tools and strategies for understanding and promoting empathy and acceptance for children with anxiety.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

The 'Get to Know Me' resources are specifically designed to provide support to children who may have additional or special educational needs, as well as the professionals and adults who support them. Developed by child psychologist Dr. Louise Lightfoot, the series includes a range of activities tailored to address anxiety, depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). By fostering the social and emotional well-being of students, these resources empower them to thrive both personally and academically.

This book is intended for key adults such as teachers, therapists, and parents, serving as a valuable complement to the picture book and draw-along versions of Sammy Sloth. The story, told through the eyes of Sammy Sloth, explores the thoughts, feelings, and sensations experienced by many children with anxiety. The activities in this book offer practical tools and strategies to support the child and those around them, in addition to providing specific information about the condition to enhance understanding and promote empathy and acceptance.

Picture book and draw-along versions of Sammy Sloth are available separately, as well as as part of the 'Get to Know Me: Anxiety' set. By utilizing these resources, educators, therapists, and parents can effectively assist children with anxiety and create a supportive environment that fosters their growth and development.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 295 x 203 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815349419