The Bear Is Not There: A Book about the Nervous System + Coping Strategies - Softcover

Olsher, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798986776569

Publisher: Untangle Books, 2022

Synopsis

What do you do when big emotions take over your whole body?

For kids trying to understand and come to terms with the world, big concepts like our emotions - and the power they seem to have over us - can be overwhelming.

Explaining the science of our nervous system takes the confusion out of big feelings and huge emotional experiences, which makes it easier for kids to feel a sense of control over their emotions.

This is important book is the second in Mighty + Bright's highly anticipated "Emotions" series, and introduces the science of the nervous system and the concept of developing coping skills.

This book covers:

• The concept that bodies are built with cells, and that neurons are "communicator" cells;
• The role of the brain and body in determining what is "safe" and "unsafe";
• The idea that sometimes our brains make mistakes in their stress response;
• What to do when we find our bodies in a stress response;
• Coping strategies (and why they work), including "name it to tame it," taking deep breaths, imagining a safe place, physical activity, and more.
• Making a plan for how to use coping strategies.

About this title

About the Author

Sara Olsher is a writer and illustrator dedicated to making life's "scary stuff" less intimidating for families. She creates engaging, kid-friendly picture books with bright, happy illustrations that help children make sense of divorce, cancer, loss, and uncertainty in simple, honest language. Her work brings clarity, honesty, and even moments of lightness to conversations most people want to avoid

Edition details

• Publisher: Untangle Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798986776569
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 38