Seen : healing despair and anxiety in kids and teens through the power of connection / by Will Hutcherson & Chinwé Williams, PH.D.
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- 9781635701043
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Main Library | NonFiction | 248.862 H973 | Available | 33111010783575 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Do you know a kid or teen dealing with anxiety or depression, or thoughts of suicide? Do you sense a child might be struggling with something, but you just can't put it into words? Maybe you're a youth pastor or small group leader wondering how to help kids who are facing despair. Not knowing how to help those dealing with difficult emotions can leave us feeling intimidated, powerless, and discouraged. It can be scary.But there is hope. You can take comfort in knowing you can help.Whether you are a parent or a leader or teacher who works with kids or teenagers, Seen will help you:(1) Understand how the brain works when someone is in despair(2) Learn why some of the things you'd think would help sometimes make matters worse(3) Discover simple yet powerful tools you can use every day to connect with a kid or teenager to help them healA beautiful convergence of faith and psychology, Seen is a quick read that uses both scientific dialogue and real life stories to give you (and the kids you love) hope.
"Do you sense your child might be struggling with something but you just can't put it into words? Maybe you're a youth pastor, small group leader, teacher, or coach who wants to know how to help kids who are facing despair. There are countless resources available for addressing the physical and academic needs of today's youth, but what about their mental and emotional needs? Youth anxiety and depression rates are rising. No parent wants their kid to suffer from despair. This book contains essential information about the dynamics of despair in kids and teens in a clear and understandable way. On each page, you will find helpful information about why the kid or teen in your life might be struggling, but also comfort in knowing how you can help. Throughout each chapter, you will learn about different tools of connection and the critical steps you can take to help kids and teens feel seen so that they can find confidence in who God has called them to be."--Publisher's description.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-115).
Old tools -- When in despair -- Show up -- See them -- Just listen -- Speak life -- Build grit -- There is alway hope -- Self-harm -- Suicide prevention.