Colour my Feelings: Colouring Posters to Help Kids Navigate big Feelings (en Inglés)
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Colour My Feelings: A Creative Guide to Emotional Awareness and RegulationThe Colour My Feelings colouring book is an engaging and educational tool designed to help children develop emotional awareness and regulation strategies in a fun, creative, and interactive way. Co-authored by Rebecca Ramsay, a mum of three, and Dr Daryl Marchant, a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, this book provides children with the tools to navigate their emotions confidently and resiliently.Featuring 20 thoughtfully designed pages, this book offers age-appropriate psychoeducation and calming activities for kids aged 3+. Each page combines visually appealing illustrations with simple, empowering affirmations that validate emotions and teach practical techniques for self-regulation, including grounding exercises and breathing techniques. Created for children to colour and then cut out, these pages double as beautiful posters for display in homes, classrooms, or therapy rooms.How to Use: -At Home: Parents can use this book to foster meaningful conversations about emotions while colouring together. Each page promotes emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and connection, helping children better understand their feelings.-In the Classroom: Teachers can incorporate pages into social-emotional learning activities or use them to create a calming environment for students. The focus on colour psychology and emotional awareness makes it an invaluable classroom tool.-In Therapy: Counsellors, psychologists, and behaviour support professionals can use specific pages to guide discussions about emotional expression and regulation, helping children develop healthy coping strategies.-Independent Use: Kids can enjoy colouring on their own, using the affirmations and tips to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience.Topics Covered: -Identifying emotions and understanding their purpose-Recognising how emotions feel in the body-Techniques for self-soothing and co-regulation-Positive affirmations to boost self-esteem and resilience-Grounding exercises like breathing techniques and sensory focus-Building empathy and strengthening connections-Embracing and validating all emotions, from joy to sadness, fear, and anger
