This book covers the connection between one’s thoughts and feelings (e.g., if you see a glass as half full, you’ll feel happier), the benefits of intentionally noticing good things about a situation (i.e., “strengthen the positive part of your brain”), practice being flexible (problem solving, shifting attention), coaching parents to validate the child’s concerns and prompt shifts in thinking, a visualization to decrease past-focused rumination (dropping the “bad memories backpack”), ideas for taking a break when angry, and an activity to collect positive memories. Negative thinking patterns can increase a child’s risk of depression, anxiety, and emotion regulation challenges but are not diagnostic in and of themselves. Psychological Practices: This book is designed to specifically address overly negative thinking patterns, primarily through the use of different cognitive restructuring techniques.
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