I Feel Worried! Tips for Kids on Overcoming Anxiety - Paperback

by Donna Shea (Author), Nadine Briggs (Author)

I Feel Worried is the 2nd in the series of workbooks authored by social-emotional learning experts, Nadine Briggs and Donna Shea. The co-authors of the How to Make and Keep Friends book series have more than 30 years of combined experience in social coaching children. Donna and Nadine's books teach children to use their simple, actionable, and proven strategies for increased social success.

More children are experiencing anxiety than ever before. In this easy-to-read and interactive guide, kids will learn:

• That anxiety is normal and a sometimes necessary emotion the everyone experiences;
• How to understand and label their feelings and emotions;
• To identify the physical sensations of anxiety or stress and be able to implement strategies before the feelings become too strong;
• Calming exercises to choose from when anxiety-provoking situations arise;
• Practical coping skills, thoughts, and specific strategies to manage anxious feelings;
• That they have the power to overcome anxious "what if" thinking and become expert worry ninjas.

The full-color, beautifully illustrated workbook also includes a variety of activities, including emotion charades, how to create a calming kit, writing a "true" list, printable encouragement cards, and more.

Author Biography

Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs are both accomplished social-emotional learning specialists. They each facilitate social skills groups at their respective centers in Massachusetts. Donna's center is The Peter Pan Center for Social and Emotional Growth located in Boxborough and Nadine owns Simply Social Kids in Tyngsborough. Both Donna and Nadine are parents of children with special needs including ADHD, Anxiety, Sensory Integration, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder and Down Syndrome. Donna and Nadine consult to schools, parent groups, and human service agencies. They are also seasoned public speakers and travel to bring workshops and seminars to schools, conferences, and other venues across the country. Nadine and Donna are certified in bullying prevention through the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and are creators of the How to Make & Keep Friends Social Success in School Initiative to provide classroom training and team building for school systems. Donna and Nadine also both attained a Specialization in the Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Donna and Nadine would love to hear your feedback on their books, speak with you about providing programming in your area, or keep in touch with you about new books and materials. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email them at howtomakeandkeepfriends@gmail.com or Visit them online at www.howtomakeandkeepfriends.com and sign up to receive updates and their weekly blog posts.