Help! I've Got an Alarm Bell Going off in My Head! How Panic, Anxiety and Stress Affect Your Body
By: Aspden, K. L.
Contributor(s): Ra, Zia [illustrator] | Rothschild, Babbette [Foreword].
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015Description: 48 pages : Illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849057042.Subject(s): ANXIETY | PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY | STRESS | AMYGDALA | BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION | JUVENILE LITERATURE | CHILDRENItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 900.42 ASP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W004759 | |||
Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 900.42 ASP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W004638 |
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Introduction. - 1. The alarm. - 2. Switching on. - 3. Switching off. - 4. Looking after the alarm system. - Thank you.
Ever wondered what happens inside our bodies when we feel angry, nervous, stressed or anxious? This straightforward, illustrated guide explores just that, explaining what happens to the brain and nervous system when that alarm bell in our heads starts ringing. It describes how our bodies can become very sensitive and set off false alarms, and includes tips and activities to help you reduce feelings of anxiety and keep your nervous system healthy. Designed for ages 9-11, the book aims to teach children who suffer from anxiety, stress or anger about the fight, flight or freeze response in their bodies and what can trigger it, and helps them to understand that it is something that everyone experiences. It also includes ways to manage the stress reaction and reduce feelings of shame. It is an invaluable resource for anyone supporting children who are easily triggered into anxiety or anger, including parents and carers, support workers, teachers, and therapists.
Patron comment on 13/07/2016
An easy read digestable. Beautiful presentation of good strategies for anxious kids. I highly recommend this booklet for all ages.
Patron comment on 26/01/2016
This book is very easy to read and understand. I think it would work well for carers to have a quick read for ideas and understanding of what's in the book, and then read together or share the ideas with children. Older children would be able to read this alone and try some of the ideas out for themselves. This would probably be a good book for classrooms too, as it's quick and easy to understand.
Patron comment on 19/01/2016
Simple introduction to managing anxiety with some practical help strategies.
Patron comment on 19/09/2016
My student really related to this book.It was an easy read with a clear message.