Irene Van Der Zande

Be Safe with Feelings & Words Irene Van Der Zande

No matter how old or young we are, emotional safety skills can help to reduce a lot of conflict and prevent a lot of suffering - not to mention improving our communications and relationships. Knowing how to protect your feelings from hurtful words and behavior can prevent a lot of misery- and keep kids safer from bullying and abuse. In this Teaching Book, you will find cartoon-illustrated lessons from Kidpower's exceptional curriculum with explanations, stories, skill practice coaching guides, and Kidpower Safety Signals about: - Keeping Out Hurting Words and Letting in Compliments- Being Safe With What You Stay to Others- Being Safe With What You Say to Yourself- Different Tools for Protecting Your FeelingsThe Kidpower Teaching Book series is designed to make it easy for caring adults to use our "People Safety" curriculum with children and youth in their classrooms, youth programs, and families. Stay tuned for our school and organizational packages that will include training for professionals to effectively teach and practice skills to keep kids safe. Kidpower strategies and skills help to protect young people from most bullying, abuse, kidnapping, and other violence - as well as to prepare them to develop strong relationships that enrich their lives. Learn more at www. Kidpower.org and check out our abundant FREE online library of resources.