Kids often have strong emotions. But if a child's emotions interfere with school, alienate them from their peers, or cause constant conflicts at home, parents need resources to help calm the chaos. In this much-needed guide, two dialectical behavior therapists offer an activity-based workbook for kids who struggle with anger, mood-swings, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Using the skills outlined in this book, kids will be able to manage their emotions, get along with others, and do better in school. In this much-needed guide, two dialectical behavior therapists offer an activity-based workbook for kids who struggle with anger, mood-swings, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
Using the skills outlined in this book, kids will be able to manage their emotions, get along with others, and do better in school. Childhood can often be a time of intense emotions. But if your child's emotions interfere with school, homework, or tests; alienate them from their peers; make it difficult to forge lasting friendships; or cause constant conflicts at home-it's time to make a change. You need help to calm the chaos now, rather than later.
Building on the success of Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life and Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens, this is the first dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) activity skills workbook designed especially for kids. Designed for children ages 7 to 12, this essential guide will help kids manage difficult emotions and get along better with others. If you are frustrated or worried about your emotional child, the hands-on activities in this book-including child-friendly mindfulness practices-can help. By reading this book, kids will develop their own "skills tool box" for dealing with intense emotions as they arise, no matter where or when.
About the Author
Jennifer J. S. Rothschadl, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist at the Minnesota Center for Psychology (MCP) in Saint Paul, MN. She currently provides dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in individual therapy and group skills training in accordance with the Linehan adherent model.
Christina L. Kress, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice at the Minnesota Center for Psychology (MCP) in Saint Paul, MN. She currently provides dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in individual therapy and group skills training in accordance with the Linehan adherent model. Kress also provides therapy services to children and families, and supervises mental health practitioners in addition to DBT mentoring of clinicians. Kress graduated with a master's degree in social work in 2002 and has been working with children and families for over ten years
Industry Reviews
“Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids is a simple yet comprehensive tool facilitating meaningful dialogue between parents, caregivers, family members, and children for explaining and exploring emotions. The workbook discusses a variety of emotions using language geared towards children, and provides concrete examples of what emotions ‘look’ like while giving children the tools needed to identify and communicate their emotional experiences. The exercises are designed to teach the child using easily understandable concepts and ‘kid friendly,’ concrete exercises to help guide them through each concept. The activities are designed to facilitate an enriched learning experience, uniquely applicable to each child. The workbook is well written, and the authors are clearly compassionate and dedicated to helping children recognize their emotions and how those emotions impact the world around them.”
—Julie A. Vandermay, PsyD, MA, forensic neuropsychology resident at Natalis Counseling & Psychology Solutions
