Emotional Well-Being – An Introductory Handbook
An introduction to emotional literacy and wellbeing. This is an essential book for those wishing to make a positive contribution to the emotional ethos of their place of work. Written by two popular and experienced authors who offer training to school staff, it aims to help people learn about emotional literacy and promote it with individuals, groups or whole classes. Each section includes a theoretical explanation, a description of particular vulnerabilities, plus activities, resources and a case study. Topics covered include: • Recognising and managing feelings • Active listening • Self-esteem • Understanding and managing anger. • Friendship skills • Therapeutic stories • Social skills. 124pp, A4, covered wire-o-bound All ages.
Contents:
1. Introductory chapter Introduction and links to Social Emotional Aspects of Learning The Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Project About this book
2. Keys to good communication Introduction Elements of communication
3. Recognising and managing feelings Introduction Characteristics of pupils who have difficulty recognising and managing their feelings Let\\\’s get practical Case study
4. Self-esteem Introduction Characteristics of pupils with low self-esteem Let\\\’s get practical Case study
5. Understanding and managing anger Introduction Physiological changes Let\\\’s get practical Case study
6. Friendship skills Introduction Let\\\’s get practical Case study
7. Therapeutic stories Introduction How stories can help Let\\\’s get practical Case study
8. Social skills Introduction Basic social communication skills Let\\\’s get practical Case study
9. Supporting children through loss and bereavement Introduction The grieving process Family break-up Death of a close relative Case studies Death in a school 10. Useful resources
11. Bibliography
[Authors:Gillian Shotton & Sheila Burton]
[ISBN: 9781906517038; Age Suitability: All]