Amethyst Has A Worry (Ruby and Amethyst Adventure S.T.R.E.A.K: Striving Towards Regulating Emotions and Knowledge) - Hardcover

Mayfield-Ashwood, Jessica

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798990665200

Publisher: Take Flight Publishing LLC., 2024

Synopsis

Amethyst Has a Worry is the first book in a new social emotional learning (SEL) series "A Ruby and Amethyst Adventure S.T.R.E.A.K.: Striving Towards Regulating Emotions and Knowledge". The main character of Amethyst Has a Worry explores anxiety and learns fun and helpful skills to cope with it. The book highlights and defines mental health terms in a simple way, showcases symptoms of anxiety in kids, and provides an opportunity to practice several calm down skills. It also offers prompts throughout the book to encourage written and verbal expression and keep engagement. The targeted audience is for children ages 5-12 and clinicians, teachers, and parents who are seeking SEL resources.

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About the Authors

Jessica Mayfield-Ashwood, LMSW, is a clinical therapist and author who is passionate about helping folks understand and manage mental health challenges. She works with kids, adults, and families to build emotional skills and resilience.Her books support folks in learning about mental health conditions through relatable storytelling, simple definitions, and age appropriate coping strategies. Books include interactive prompts to help express feelings and practice calm-down techniques.Jessica's mission is to make mental health approachable for readers, educators, and parents. When she's not writing or working with clients, she enjoys family time, exploring local communities, and advocating for emotional wellness in schools and organizations.

Creativity, artistic expression, and healing for all ages are some of Chinelo's strongest passions. Being able to bring Amethyst's story to life through illustration fills Chinelo's heart with joy. A community organizer and MSW by trade, Chinelo works to bring artistic and liberatory spaces to folks throughout communities in Michigan and beyond. It is her core belief that everyone deserves space for learning, creativity, and healing practices; and what better way to access these things than learning alongside Amethyst!

Edition details

• Publisher: Take Flight Publishing LLC.
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798990665200
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Onuigbo Chinelo
• Number of pages: 36