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Hello Happy! is an interactive self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to colour and doodle their way to happiness, calm and confidence. The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle anxiety, sadness and stress; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel worried and how to put stress back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.Featuring the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey, a UK-based illustrator. Her quirky pictures will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids, a thoughtful new range of activity books for children from Studio Press.Includes an introduction and notes for grown-ups by consultant Dr Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist.Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.

No Worries! is an interactive self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to colour and doodle their way to happiness, calm and confidence. The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle anxiety, sadness and stress; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel worried and how to put stress back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.Featuring the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey, a UK-based illustrator. Her quirky pictures will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful new range of activity books for children from Studio Press.Includes an introduction and notes for grown-ups by consultant Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle phobias and feelings of fear; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel scared and how to put fear back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press, that includes No Worries, Hello Happy and Stay Strong.Written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings associated with grief, bereavement and family separation; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong and Be Brave.Written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.

Warning! This book could seriously improve your happiness.With Dr. Sharie's carefully devised Choose You! process, teens will discover how to take control of deciding who they want to be.Choose You! is for teenagers who want to...- Be challenged by thought-provoking ideas- Learn about the neuroscience of the teenage brain- Discover philosophical and psychological concepts- Complete activities and find out how they can reinvent themselves and build self-confidence.Focusing on obtaining personal happiness, this book contains psychology with aspects of science, philosophy, practical advice and therapeutic concepts. The interactive exercises throughout the book will guide the teenager through the Choose You! process, helping them uncover the person that they choose to be.

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises help children explore emotions, behaviour and experiences of existing in a digitally connected world; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and learn more about digital citizenship through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.This title explores a range of issues associated with digital life, including: Cyber attack, Online bullying, Seeing something upsetting, harmful or inappropriate, Mental health issues including social media comparison, Unhealthy lifestyle, e.g. balancing online time with other activities such as exercise.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go.

A self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to doodle their way to better sleep and rest.This book includes fun, simple and encouraging activities to help children explore their emotions, behaviour and experiences of resting and sleeping well. Children can use their creativity to combat negative feelings and learn more about why sleep and rest is so important.More children are suffering with mental health issues, such as anxiety and digital addiction, so sleep is a big concern as they struggle to fully switch off and get a good nights' sleep. The quirky illustrations will keep readers entertained and focused as they work through the book - or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming colouring. Part of the Mindful Kids range of thoughtful activity books for children that includes: No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go.Written by Dr Sharie Coombes, child and family psychotherapist, with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Sharie is a former teacher who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team.

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle emotions and address anxieties which children may be experiencing during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. From feeling isolated from friends and families, to missing out on experiences at school, many children will be feeling worried about the sudden change to their usual routine.Children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling, drawing, DIY and physical activities. Keep Calm! will show children how to feel more comfortable with the current uncertainty, stay safe, enjoy the positives, find hidden advantages, look forward to the future, and talk to others about their concerns and worries.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming activity.There's also a section at the back of the book for parents, guardians and carers with important information on how to support their child through this difficult time.Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go.

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle emotions and address anxieties which children may be experiencing during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. From feeling isolated from friends and families, to missing out on experiences at school, many children will be feeling worried about the sudden change to their usual routine.Children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling, drawing, DIY and physical activities.Keep Calm! will show children how to feel more comfortable with the current uncertainty, stay safe, enjoy the positives, find hidden advantages, look forward to the future, and talk to others about their concerns and worries.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming activity.There''s also a section at the back of the book for parents, guardians and carers with important information on how to support their child through this difficult time.Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go.

A self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to help build resilience.Everyone needs a resilient spring in their step to help them cope with moments that are big, new, scary or difficult, or following unusual times like the COVID-19 pandemic. The encouraging and simple activities and exercises will help children to understand what resilience is, how resilient they already are and how to become even more resilient, They will develop the skills to recognise and manage their emotions and feelings, and overcome challenging experiences.The quirky illustrations will keep children entertained and focused as they work through the book - or they can simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming doodling, colouring or writing.Part of the bestselling Mindful Kids series, a thoughtful range of activity books for children that has sold over 100,000 copies and includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go, Sleep Tight and Online Offline.Written by Dr. Sharie, child and family psychotherapist, with an introduction and notes for grown-ups.

Being a teenage girl can be stressful, tricky and sometimes a little bit icky. Bursting with practical tips and reassuring expert advice, this book will help you to build your confidence, understand your changing body and emotions, and celebrate being YOU!Written by child, adolescent and family psychotherapist Dr Sharie Coombes, The (Nearly) Teenage Girl's Guide to (Almost) Everything is the perfect companion guide for pre-teen and teenage girls as they take their first steps towards adulthood.It's a handy book that blends essential facts with stress-busting and confidence-building activities to ensure your 9-14 year old is as resilient, happy and healthy as they can be, armed with all the knowledge they'll need to navigate the sometimes tricky teenage years!Expertly written in easy-to-digest chapters with fun and friendly artwork throughout, this guide covers important teenage subjects, including:· Hormones and puberty· Feelings and emotions· Friends and relationships· Life online and online safety· Body changes and periods· Body image and self-confidence· Sex, pregnancy and contraception· Exams and stress· The importance of sleep and relaxation for growing minds and bodies.The (Nearly) Teenage Girl's Guide to (Almost) Everything aims to support, inspire, empower and educate young minds, so they stay happy and healthy throughout adolescence.Stress. Hormones. School. Social Media. It's a lot for a teenager to handle. Luckily, the Teenage Guide series has got it all covered. Expertly written by a mental health professional who specialises in child and adolescent wellbeing, the Teenage Guide series provides an approachable introduction to adolescence.

Being a teenage boy can be stressful, tricky and sometimes a little bit icky. Bursting with practical tips and reassuring expert advice, this book will help you to build your confidence, understand your changing body and emotions, and celebrate being YOU!Written by child, adolescent and family psychotherapist Dr Sharie Coombes, The (Nearly) Teenage Boy's Guide to (Almost) Everything is the perfect companion guide for pre-teen and teenage boys as they take their first steps towards adulthood.It's a handy book that blends essential facts with stress-busting and confidence-building activities to ensure your 9 to 14 year old is as resilient, happy and healthy as they can be, armed with all the knowledge they'll need to navigate the tricky teenage years!Expertly written in easy-to-digest chapters with fun and friendly artwork throughout, this guide covers important teenage subjects, including:· Hormones and puberty· Feelings and emotions· Friends and relationships· Life online and online safety· Body changes and personal hygiene· Body image and self-confidence· Sex, pregnancy and contraception· Exams and stress· The importance of sleep and relaxation for growing minds and bodies.The (Nearly) Teenage Boy's Guide to (Almost) Everything aims to support, inspire, empower and educate young minds, so they stay happy and healthy throughout adolescence.Stress. Hormones. School. Social Media. It's a lot for a teenager to handle. Luckily, the Teenage Guide series has got it all covered. Expertly written by a mental health professional who specialises in child and adolescent wellbeing, the Teenage Guide series provides an approachable introduction to adolescence.

Stress. Hormones. Relationships. School. Social media. It's a lot for a nearly-teenager to handle. Luckily, this guide has got it all covered: the good, the bad and the kind of icky. The (Nearly) Teenage Boy's Guide to (Almost) Everything supports boys in staying emotionally, mentally and physically healthy through adolescence.

Stress. Hormones. Relationships. School. Social media. It's a lot for a nearly-teenager to handle. Luckily, this guide has got it all covered: the good, the bad and the kind of icky.The (Nearly) Teenage Girl's Guide to (Almost) Everything guides young girls through adolescence, discussing the issues that girls face in today's world.

When I feel afraid, I want to curl up and stay very still and very, very quiet, like a little lost rabbit.Developed in close consultation with expert child psychotherapist Dr Sharie Coombes, this beautiful book about emotion makes an ideal tool to help children recognise, understand and talk about their feelings more easily.

Be Positive! is an interactive self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to colour and doodle their way through emotions tied to self-esteem and body acceptance.The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings of low self-esteem, body acceptance and confidence; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong and Be Brave.Written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.