Listening to My Body - Softcover

Garcia, Gabi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1475058632 ISBN 13: 9781475058635

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Synopsis

Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them, while helping them build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate, and develop a better sense of well-being. From "buzzing" and "tingly" to "wiggly" and "squirmy", Listening to My Body gives children the vocabulary to name their sensations and cultivates the message that whatever sensation or feeling they experience is okay. It will empower children to "listen to their bodies", so they can get better at figuring out what they need to show care and kindness for themselves, especially when they experience difficult emotions.Listening to My Body is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors and teachers! 

About this title

About the Author:

Gabi Garcia is mama, Licensed Professional Counselor, yogi and former teacher who believes that empowering children to tune into and trust their bodies is a lifelong gift. She has worked as a therapist in private practice and a variety of settings for over 15 years and currently works in a public school. She agrees that we teach what we need to learn most, and she always has better days when she listens to her body. Gabi lives with her family in Austin, Texas. Visit listeningtomybody.com for free downloadable resources to accompany the book.

Review:

"Listening To My Body is a great read for parents, teachers and kids. This wonderfully written and colorfully illustrated book helps children to identify their bodily responses, sensations and feelings. Thus helping kids find ways to calm themselves, focus and express what they need. And, these lessons are presented in ways that both the child and adult reader can practice the skills!" Seanna Crosbie, LCSW Director of Program Services for Austin Child Guidance Center

About this edition

• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• ISBN 10: 1475058632
• ISBN 13: 9781475058635
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Tan Ying Hui