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Leaving Well Activity Book

Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who are Moving to a New Country
Series: Moving On
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Leaving Well Activity Book is a thoughtfully designed resource for children aged 6-12 experiencing international relocation. It guides young movers through the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning between countries. With mindful activities and creative exercises, children are encouraged to express, reflect on, and manage their feelings about moving. The book offers wellbeing strategies rooted in current relocation research, helping children acknowledge mixed emotions, understand change as part of life, and prepare positively for departure.

This activity book complements the Arriving Well Activity Book, which focuses on settling in, and the Moving On Facilitator’s Guide, which supports adults in facilitating the process.
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Ideal for children aged 6-12 who are moving internationally, as well as parents, carers, and professionals supporting children through global transitions. Suitable for those seeking wellbeing-focused, research-based tools to ease emotional adjustment during relocation.

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Full of strategies based on the latest relocation and transition research, this activity book boosts wellbeing as children prepare for departure. It normalises mixed feelings and encourages children to use their creativity to help them come to terms with the move.

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Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, wellbeing-boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond.

Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged to use their creativity by annotating and illustrating the pages as they move through the book, allowing them to be an active participant in their move. Leaving Well Activity Book helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move, to remember other moves, and understand that change is a part of life. Full of valuable strategies to boost wellbeing as they move forward, the text highlights top tips for expressing feelings that will help children prepare for departure. The book normalises mixed feelings, helping the child acknowledge their hopes and fears, and reflect on their sense of control.

This book can be used effectively alongside:

Arriving Well Activity Book, which helps the child settle in their new place, to reflect on the move and understand that change is a part of life.

Moving On Facilitator’s Guide, which offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider, examples of β€˜what you could say’, as well as explanations of the theory behind the workbook activities.

Acting as a tool for engagement, Leaving Well Activity Book will help children come to terms with the move and help adults support children preparing to leave for a new country.

Series: Moving On

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  • Arriving Well Activity Book
    Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond. Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged...
    Paperback
    $3299
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Leaving Well Activity Book
    Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, wellbeing-boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond. Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged to...
    Paperback
    $3299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Moving On: Activity Books and Guide to Support Children Relocating to a New Country
    Written to help children aged 6-12 move between countries, this set contains two children’s activity books and a practical guide for the supporting adult. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, it includes valuable strategies and fun activities to boost the child’s confidence and wellbeing through departure, arrival, and settling in. Top tips, example responses, and the theory behind...
    Set
    $9899
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781032466835

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 129 Line drawings, black and white; 129 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Claire Holmes is Head of School Counselling at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore where she leads a team of counsellors who work across the whole school K-13. Claire’s counselling modality is strength-based, empowering others to access their own inner wisdom and knowing. Her practice incorporates Expressive Therapies, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused interventions. In her role she teaches MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) to parents and staff.

Also by Claire Holmes

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  • Arriving Well Activity Book
    Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond. Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged...
    Paperback
    $3299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Moving On: Activity Books and Guide to Support Children Relocating to a New Country
    Written to help children aged 6-12 move between countries, this set contains two children’s activity books and a practical guide for the supporting adult. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, it includes valuable strategies and fun activities to boost the child’s confidence and wellbeing through departure, arrival, and settling in. Top tips, example responses, and the theory behind...
    Set
    $9899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

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