The Anger Alphabet: Understanding Anger - An Emotional Development Programme for Young Children aged 6 to 11 (Lucky Duck Books) - Softcover

Rae, Tina; Simmons, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1873942699 ISBN 13: 9781873942697

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

The 26 elements of this programme help children understand anger and to see that it is linked with other feelings such as fear, loss and jealousy etc. They will begin to realize that anger is not always harmful and negative but should be managed effectively.

There are complete teacher instructions, including discussion, circle time activities, photocopiable posters and worksheets, and ideas for plenary and follow-up work.

At the end of the programme pupils will:

" distinguish between behaviours

" develop anger management strategies

" express strong feelings in an assertive way

" learn to recognize anger in its early stages

" develop an understanding of others′ perspectives.

About this title

About the Author

Tina Rae specializes in social, emotional and behavioral disorders and difficulties. She has undertaken research in the areas of engagement and disaffection with learning in young people, debriefing following critical incidents, attachment disorders, emotional well being and the psychological assessment of young offenders. Rae is experienced in assessing children and young people with respect to learning difficulties, emotional well being and relationships with carers.

She is a registered member of the Health Professions Council and a full member of the British Psychological Society. She is currently a Professional and Academic tutor on the Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology at UEL. Tina is a member of the SEBDA executive and council and a member of ENSEC.

With 68 publications to date, she has written extensively on topics such as well-being, attachment, resilience, emotional literacy, behavioural problems, anger and stress management, critical incidents, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, loss and bereavement in young people, youth offending and social skills development.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1873942699
• ISBN 13: 9781873942697
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 174