I Just Want to be Me
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I Just Want to be Me
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been proven to be effective in teaching young people flexible strategies for dealing with the stressors in life. These principles are illustrated in this graphic novel, showing how children can deal with their own issues in order to become resilient and emotionally balanced.
Today’s children struggle with a range of issues, from depression and anxiety to poor body image and low self-esteem. In fact, research suggests that at any given time, around 10 per cent of students will be suffering from a mental health issue that directly impacts their education and health.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the subject of Dr Russ Harris’s bestselling The Happiness Trap, has been proven effective in teaching young people flexible strategies for dealing with life stressors. These principles are now brought to life in this graphic novel.
By following the main character, Holly, through her encounters with monsters symbolising her inner doubts and unpleasant thoughts, children will learn how to deal with their own issues. They will develop a more resilient mental attitude and achieve better emotional balance.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921497476
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2010
Country: Australia
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Illustration: 64 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Foreword by Dr Russ Harris
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 170.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Timothy Bowden taught English and History in high schools for fourteen years before retraining as a school counsellor. Since learning about ACT, he now uses its principles when counselling young people in both primary and secondary schools. Sandra Bowden taught in primary schools for thirteen years before retraining as a school counsellor, her vocation for the past nine years. She is also a registered psychologist who has embraced the principles of ACT. A self-taught artist, Sandra has created the artwork for this book. Tim and Sandra live on the Central Coast of New South Wales.
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