Bravery Grows - Dr Melissa Giglio, Daisy Geddes

Bravery Grows

A story for all children, including those with anxiety or selective mutism
Buch | Hardcover
56 Seiten
2025 | Illustrated edition
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-80501-173-6 (ISBN)
16,20 inkl. MwSt
Exploring childhood anxiety and selective mutism, Bravery Grows tells the story of a young girl who is happy and confident at home but finds herself worried and quiet out of the house. This tale of facing fears and growing bravery muscles offers children aged 3+ the skills to overcome their own worries and practice brave talking.
We all have bravery inside us, but sometimes we need help for it to grow.

Sometimes it can feel like our voice is loud and strong at home, but away from the house it struggles to come out. Worries about making friends or speaking up in class can creep up on everyone, but with the help of the people who care about us we can all can grow the confidence we need to brave in the incredible world outside.

Bravery Grows explores childhood anxiety and selective mutism, demonstrating how adults can support children to build their brave muscles and encourage their brave voice to come out. It is ideal for kids aged 3+ who are working to overcome their fears. It also contains an adult guide providing more information about selective mutism, giving advice on how to use the book to aid discussion on this topic.

Dr Melissa Ortega Giglio is a clinical psychologist specialising in the treatment of anxiety disorders and ADHD. She is director of a multidisciplinary clinic supporting children and families in Hong Kong and previously worked at the Child Mind Institute in New York. Dr Giglio is the creator and director of Confident Crew, an intensive therapy treatment program for SM and Social Anxiety Disorder, the only one of its kind available in Asia. She divides her time between Hong Kong and the USA. Daisy Geddes is an assistant psychologist and the associate director of the Selective Mutism programme at the Child Development Team in Hong Kong. She works closely with Dr Giglio to train clinicians, provide services and trainings in schools and support to families all over Asia. Daisy divides her time between Hong Kong and London. Ira Baykovska is a children's book illustrator based in Lviv, Ukraine. She has illustrated more than 20 children's books.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 21.5.2025
Zusatzinfo Colour
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 213 x 216 mm
Themenwelt Kinder- / Jugendbuch Sachbücher Körper / Sexualität
ISBN-10 1-80501-173-1 / 1805011731
ISBN-13 978-1-80501-173-6 / 9781805011736
Zustand Neuware
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