Ready-To-Use Research-Based Activities for Kids with Trauma, Anxiety, or Aggression

Self-Regulation for Kids K-12: Strategies for Calming Minds and Behavior engages the reader in a full explanation of self-regulation and provides a step-by-step, practical guide to developing a program for helping children and adolescents. This text is a valuable resource for counselors, teachers, and behavior specialists.

Chapters 1-3 provide research-based information regarding the connections between emotional intelligence, somatic experience, emotional regulation, and relationships and the ability to self-regulate. Chapter 4 is a how-to for using somatic interventions. Chapter 5 links the concepts of solution-focused therapeutic approaches to the somatic concepts. Chapter 6 integrates the theory and literature into a model for use in the schools and mental health settings to help children and adolescents regulate their emotions and behaviors. Vignettes and case examples are included.

Other Features Include:

• Appendix A: Tools – an array of reproducible resources, organized into tools for Assessment, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, and Crisis Response
• Appendix B: Activities – 57 lesson/ activity plans for use in individual and group settings to teach skills for the Caregiver and for the Student in self-regulation (Grounding, Mindful Awareness, and Tracking Sensations) and the CASEL skills areas (Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision Making, and Relationship Skills). Included is an excerpt from The Sensation Game by Kris Downing.

"This compassionate and practical book enhances our understanding and teaching of young people who can benefit from strengthening their self-regulation skills."

John Murphy, Professor of Psychology,University of Central Arkansas

Complete Kit Includes: 288-page, 8.5 x 11 softcover manual, and CD-ROM with PDFs of Apendix A and Appendix B reproducible materials and 2 excel files • ©2011