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Paperback Edition
- 978-1-03-831469-7
- 8.5 x 11.0 inches
- Standard Color interior
- 104 pages
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Hardcover Edition
- 978-1-03-831470-3
- 8.5 x 11.0 inches
- Standard Color interior
- 104 pages
- Keywords
- CBT for kids,
- child psychology,
- counselling children and youth,
- emotional regulation,
- coping skills for kids,
- parenting,
- child development
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Solution Detectives
A fun guide for kids to learn emotional regulation and problem solving strategies
by
Patrice Weibelzahl
Did you know that a slice of pizza can help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour? Solution Detective counsellors, Hawkshaw and Gumshoe, are here to show you how! So begins a fun and kid-friendly introduction to the components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and a fresh, inclusive guide for parents, counsellors, and psychologists working with children aged six to twelve. In this innovative, practical book, registered clinical counsellor Patrice Weibelzahl offers gentle, conversational insight into the realities of issues facing children today. She explains, and makes accessible, the science of the triune brain, how to recognize common negative thought patterns, and help children develop new coping strategies through the process of “truth detecting.” Chapter by chapter, new characters are introduced. Everyday challenges—such as anxiety, bullying, adjustment to parental separation, attending a new school, making friends, sleep disorders, anger, and grief—are explored with the support of Solution Detectives, Hawkshaw and Gumshoe. Complete with age-appropriate strategies, diagrams, worksheets, “Be a Solution Detective” tableaux, and beautiful illustrations, Solution Detectives offers a structured yet engaging approach to cultivating emotional regulation and critical thinking skills so that children develop greater self-confidence as they apply the concepts presented.
“This delightful book is a gem that provides caregivers and counsellors with an excellent opportunity to delve into a child’s world while providing skill development for communication and emotional well-being.” -Dr. Madelaine Tiller, Ph.D., Psychologist “This book is an amazing tool for parents and professionals who work with children 6-12! Patrice’s relatable story takes children on an adventure that will transform their ability to self-regulate, critically think, and build a strong growth mindset. The book is skillfully scaffolded to sequentially teach children about their emotions and guide them through the problem solving process. This must-read isn’t just a book; it is a gift that nurtures emotional well-being in children!” -Kristine Russell, B.Ed., B.A., Resource Teacher
Patrice Weibelzahl is a registered clinical counsellor in British Columbia, Canada. She has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the Adler University and over forty years of experience working with children, families, and adults. Patrice and her husband, Jim, are partners in life and their counselling practice, Northwest Change Agents Counselling and Consulting. Outside of work, Patrice enjoys travel, cycling, learning new languages, and studying horticulture. An avid gardener and cook, she develops her own gourmet recipes, and for two decades, she has produced and edited the highly celebrated Langley Garden Gazette for a local garden club. Christiana Marshall lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia where she raised her two sons. She draws inspiration from her rural surroundings and childhood memories. Her work can be seen on Instagram @christianam6188
Contributors
- Author
- Patrice Weibelzahl
- Illustrator
- Christiana Marshall
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