A Brain-Based Guide to Help Children Regulate Emotions.When your brain perceives danger, your body and mind will go instantly into one of three modes-flight, fight, or freeze. Your heart races, your body tenses up, your hands shake, and your emotions take over rational thought.You've entered The Flood Zone.When children experience The Flood Zone, their behavior changes. They yell, bite, or run away. They withdraw and lose concentration. They blame and lie. In this state, children are unable to be rational, regulated, or otherwise compliant. Even the most motivated child (or adult) with the greatest coping strategies won't be able to identify or manage their emotions in The Flood Zone.In Flooded, counselor and bestselling author, Allison Edwards explains how parents, teachers, and counselors can identify when children have entered The Flood Zone. She also offers suggestions for teaching children (and adults!) how to regain control of their emotions.In this book, you'll get:An overview of how the brain interacts with emotionsUnderstanding of the role of trauma in emotional healthExplanation of why children can't respond rationally in stressful circumstancesTechniques for teaching children how to regulate emotionsSuggestions for setting up your classroom or office to improve emotional awarenessStrategies for improving interactions with children at school and homeAs educators, parents, and professionals, we need to teach children and teens how to identify their emotions, learn what triggers those feelings, and provide strategies to manage their feelings in a healthy way. This book explains how.
✔ Author(s): Allison Edwards
✔ Title: Flooded: A Brain-Based Guide to Help Children Regulate Emotions
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (173 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1953945430
✔ ISBN-13: 9781953945433
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Flooded by Allison Edwards
Virginia Savage
This book completely captured my heart. The characters were so relatable, and their journeys resonated deeply with me. The writing was poetic and powerful, leaving me with a sense of awe. I'm grateful to have experienced this literary gem.
Daphne Garner
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Aileen Menzie
The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
