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I Choose to Calm My Anxiety: A Colorful, Picture Book About Soothing Strategies for Anxious Children
In this rhyming story, Lucas is weighed down by his worry and anxiety. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, he learns coping mechanisms on how to deal with big emotions like anxiety.
For every child who has experienced anxious thoughts, this story teaches kids how to respond to anxiety through several soothing strategies.
”I Choose to Calm My Anxiety” is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide.
Lucas acknowledges negative thoughts, then actively replaces them with positive thoughts instead. He shares how he uses deep breathing and focus on things he can control.
With Lucas in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. “I Choose to Calm my Anxiety” is a quiet, thoughtful story that teaches readers how to practice mindfulness, focusing on thoughts that bring happiness and calm into their lives.
Teacher and Therapist I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions.
A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.
Sometimes things just happen,
There is nothing we can do.
I could only control my reactions,
And choose some strategies I knew.
”I Choose to Calm My Anxiety” was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum.
For every child who has experienced anxious thoughts, this story teaches kids how to respond to anxiety through several soothing strategies.
”I Choose to Calm My Anxiety” is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide.
Lucas acknowledges negative thoughts, then actively replaces them with positive thoughts instead. He shares how he uses deep breathing and focus on things he can control.
With Lucas in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. “I Choose to Calm my Anxiety” is a quiet, thoughtful story that teaches readers how to practice mindfulness, focusing on thoughts that bring happiness and calm into their lives.
Teacher and Therapist I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions.
A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.
Sometimes things just happen,
There is nothing we can do.
I could only control my reactions,
And choose some strategies I knew.
”I Choose to Calm My Anxiety” was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published June 10, 2021
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March 31, 2021
What a lovely book for children suffering with anxiety
My daughter will love this book. i can not wait to read with her as she really struggles with anxiety in school, to have a book that let's her know she's not alone and how to try to cope is just lovely!!!
My daughter will love this book. i can not wait to read with her as she really struggles with anxiety in school, to have a book that let's her know she's not alone and how to try to cope is just lovely!!!
April 7, 2021
Great anxiety book for children.
I chose this rating because someone I know has anxiety. She is a wonderful person and I love her so much. There was nothing that I disliked about this book. I would recommend this book to everyone whether they have anxiety or not. Enjoy reading!
I chose this rating because someone I know has anxiety. She is a wonderful person and I love her so much. There was nothing that I disliked about this book. I would recommend this book to everyone whether they have anxiety or not. Enjoy reading!
April 9, 2021
Great book and tool to use!
I like the strategy of blowing a dandelion. The rhyme was also nice and calming. Very good tool to use in my classroom with students who have anxiety.
I like the strategy of blowing a dandelion. The rhyme was also nice and calming. Very good tool to use in my classroom with students who have anxiety.
March 31, 2021
Anxiety explained
This is a great book for children age 10+ regarding anxiety and coping strategies. Form part of I Choose series.
This is a great book for children age 10+ regarding anxiety and coping strategies. Form part of I Choose series.
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