Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part One: Theoretical Background. 1. Imagery, Imagework and the Process of Change. 2. Understanding Self-Esteem. 3. Working within the School Curriculum. 4. The Child with Speech and Language Difficulties. 5. Guidelines for Facilitators. Part Two: Instructions for Self-Esteem Activities. I. Getting Started (STARS and EMERALDS). II. Who Am I? (RUBIES). III. Friends and Feelings (SILVER). IV. Feeling OK About Being Me (GOLD). V. Taking Care of Myself (PEARLS). VI. More Than Just Talking (SAPPHIRES). VII. Solving Problems (RAINBOWS). VIII. Setting Goals (MOONBEAMS). Part Three: Activity Worksheets. I. STARS and EMERALDS (Getting Started). II. RUBIES (Who Am I?). III. SILVER (Friends and Feelings). IV. GOLD (Feeling OK About Being Me). V. PEARLS (Taking Care of Myself). VI. SAPPHIRES (More Than Just Talking). VII. RAINBOWS (Solving Problems). VIII. MOONBEAMS (Setting Goals). Part Four: Working with Parents. Introduction. Session 1. Getting Started. Session 2. Foundation Element: Self-Knowledge. Session 3. Foundation Elements: Self and Others and Self-Awareness. Session 4. Foundation Element: Self-Acceptance. Session 5. Foundation Element: Self-Reliance. Session 6. Foundation Elements: Self-Expression and Self-Confidence. Session 7. Make-believe, Playing Games and Telling Stories. Session 8. Course Review and Goals for the Future. Appendix A: The Iceberg of Low Self-Esteem. Appendix B: Relaxation Script. Appendix C: Instructions for Calm Breathing. Appendix D: Children's Books. Subject Index. Author index. Activities index.
Fun and effective activities to build self-esteem in children
Deborah M. Plummer has over 30 years' experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she also has extensive experience as a senior lecturer in aspects of health psychology and counselling. She ran workshops and short courses on the uses of imagery, games and story-telling in the promotion of well-being. Deborah is now retired.
Praise for the second edition:
'The layout of the book is well planned. I particularly like:
1. the list of recommended children's books (appendix)
2. the photcopiable activity sheets
3. the guidance on constructive use of the resources when working
with children and parents
My favourite chapter was Chapter 2 - "Understanding Self
Esteem'"which provided in depth and useful information. I will
definitely be making good use of the information and ideas that I
read about in this book…I think the book is an excellent resource
that teaches ways of helping every child to build self esteem. I
recommend it wholeheartedly to parents, childminders and
professional childcare providers.'
*National Childminding Association*
This photocopiable book is packed with ideas for activities to
boost self-esteem and confidence. Although it is primarily aimed at
children aged seven to 11 years old, the ideas are designed to be
flexible and easily adapted for children of different ages as well
as those with disabilities. The author has tested the activities
and some have examples of reactions children had to illustrate
their effect.
*Children Now*
This updated and expanded volume offers activities for use by
therapists, teachers, social workers, nurses, and other
professionals to encourage self esteem in children aged 7-11.
*Book News.com*
Praise for the first edition:
'The book is practical and positive. [It] is thoughtfully produced
and is evidently grounded in practical experience. It will be
useful for professionals working to develop children's self-esteem
and confidence.'
*Bulletin*
a rich resource in its own right, or to "pick and mix",
incorporating activities into other ways of working, according to
the needs of the children and one's own personal and professional
preferences.
*YoungMinds*
This practical guide has a fund of ideas describing how teachers
can harness powerful young imaginations and help build
self-esteem.
*The Teacher*
This workbook is designed to assist children in moving from head
information on self-esteem to heart experiences that [can] impact
deeply on their sense of themselves. Deborah Plummer uses
imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from
discouragement to success. She shows again what people such as
Ignatius Loyola and Virginia Satir knew - imagination can be a
powerful tool for change.
*The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review*
This publication should find its way into resource libraries in
schools and speech and language therapy departments as well as
being generally available to parents and carers.
*Afasic News*
It contains clear instructions for people working with children to
put together a group programme, and whilst Plummer emphasises
helping children with speech and language difficulties, it would be
easy to adapt the activities to other children.
*0-19 Magazine*
The book will be of genuine interest and use for Special
Educational Needs coordinators and class teachers alike.
*Education 3-13*
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