The ACT Workbook for Kids Fun Activities to Help You Deal with Worry, Sadness, and Anger Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Tamar D. Black, PhD, is an educational and developmental psychologist in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is a school psychologist, and runs a private practice working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision to early-career and highly experienced psychologists. She also provides training in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to clinicians and teachers in using ACT with children and adolescents, and using ACT in schools.
Russ Harris is an internationally acclaimed acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer, and author of the best-selling ACT-based self-help book, The Happiness Trap, which has sold more than one million copies and been published in thirty languages. He is widely renowned for his ability to teach ACT in a way that is simple, clear, and fun-yet extremely practical.
âAn awesome book specifically tailored for children ages eight to twelve. Through relatable stories, this workbook offers simple, practical activities that will help kids navigate their worry, sadness, anger, and other intense emotions. Whether used independently or alongside a parent or therapist, the exercises are a transformative tool to empower kids to deal with their thoughts and feelings with greater awareness, effectiveness, and self-kindness. Bravo to Tamar for providing a gift that promises to contribute throughout the course of the developmental period and beyond.â <br /><b>âSteven C. Hayes, PhD</b>, co-originator of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Steven C. Hayes, PhD,
â<i>The ACT Workbook for Kids</i> is the fun, engaging, and helpful workbook Iâve been waiting for in my practice and in my own family!â <br /><b>âChristopher Willard, PsyD</b>, faculty at Harvard Medical School, and author of <i>Growing Up Mindful</i>
- Christopher Willard, PsyD,
âJust what clinicians who work with children need: a beautifully designed, practical, easy, and delightful romp through kid-sized ACT skills. I suspect that the activities in this workbook will be so much fun that kids will barely notice they are learning substantial skills to help them navigate lifeâs storms and challenges mindfullyâwith openness to learn from their emotions, and trust in their ability to do hard things that they care about.â <br /><b>âLisa W. Coyne, PhD</b>, faculty at Harvard Medical School, and coauthor of <i>Stuff Thatâs Loud </i>and<i> Stop Avoiding Stuff </i>
- Lisa W. Coyne, PhD,
âThis delightful workbook is filled with activities that support counseling sessions with kids. The reader will find fun, engaging, and easy-to-use experiences. Kids can practice expressing their feelings and thoughts while learning to be aware of ineffective and effective responses. If youâre a busy professional, youâll find the worksheets perfect to integrate into your work.â <br /><b>âLouise Hayes, PhD</b>, clinical psychologist; founder of DNA-V; and author of <i>Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens</i>,<i> Your Life Your Way</i>, and <i>The Thriving Adolescent</i>
- Louise Hayes, PhD,
âWhat a lovely book! <i>The ACT Workbook for Kids</i> is not only beautifully constructed and illustrated, but also an inviting and approachable learning experience for kids. It is a wonderful journey from front to back where children can discover and open up to their emotions, and work on what is important to them. A wonderful dash of learning self-compassion is also part of this must-have book for kids!â <br /><b>âRobyn D. Walser, PhD</b>, licensed clinical psychologist; author of <i>The Heart of ACT</i>; and coauthor of several books, including <i>Learning ACT</i> and <i>The ACT Workbook for Anger</i>
- Robyn D. Walser, PhD,
â<i>The ACT Workbook for Kids</i> is an amazing book that is fun and engaging. It is a must-have book for children and therapists.â <br /><b>âBen Sedley</b>, clinical psychologist, and author of <i>Stuff That Sucks</i>
- Ben Sedley,
âThereâs no getting around itâworking with strong feelings and thoughts is hard! In this wonderful book, Tamar Black translates the core processes of ACT into a delightful buffet of activities that are deep, helpful, andâdare I say itâfun. This isnât a book you read, itâs a book you do. And itâs a book that will benefit all children who encounter it. Highly recommended!â <br /><b>âRussell Kolts, PhD</b>, author of <i>CFT Made Simple</i>, <i>An Open-Hearted Life</i>, and <i>Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out</i>
- Russell Kolts, PhD,
âThis book is an absolute gem. It has made me realize just how much I needed it when I was a child. Heartwarming, easy to read, and incredibly helpfulâit caters to kids, therapists, teachers, parent figures, and anyone seeking to connect with their inner child. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with the assurance that you are in exceptionally capable hands.â <br /><b>âRikke Kjelgaard</b>, psychologist, author, and ACT trainer
- Rikke Kjelgaard,
âA helpful tool for youth ages eight to twelve, and their parents. The workbook uses story examples to show kids how to address difficult thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Readers are guided through mindfulness, support building, self-compassion, and values identification as they discover they are more than their experience. This is a must-have book for prevention and intervention!â <br /><b>âAmy R. Murrell, PhD</b>, coauthor of <i>The Joy of Parenting</i>; <i>To Be With Me</i>; and <i>The Becca Epps Series on Bending Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors</i>
- Amy R. Murrell, PhD,
âThis book is an absolute treasure chest, full of fun and engaging exercises to help kids learn from and understand even the most challenging experiences. Like an interactive game, this book is creative, powerful, and fun.â <br /><b>âJanina Scarlet, PhD</b>, award-winning author of <i>Superhero Therapy</i>
- Janina Scarlet, PhD,
âAn invaluable workbook that offers engaging activities and relatable scenarios to help children better understand and manage their emotions. This essential resource for parents, educators, and therapists provides gentle and creative guidance, encouraging kids to become more resilient and self-aware. A highly recommended tool for children ages eight to twelve, and their caregivers.â <br /><b>âMavis Tsai, PhD</b>, cocreator of functional analytic psychotherapy; and founder of the Awareness, Courage & Love Global Project
- Mavis Tsai, PhD,
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Tamar D. Black, PhD, is an educational and developmental psychologist in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is a school psychologist, and runs a private practice working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision to early-career and highly experienced psychologists. She also provides training in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to clinicians and teachers in using ACT with children and adolescents, and using ACT in schools.
Russ Harris is an internationally acclaimed acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer, and author of the best-selling ACT-based self-help book, The Happiness Trap, which has sold more than one million copies and been published in thirty languages. He is widely renowned for his ability to teach ACT in a way that is simple, clear, and fun-yet extremely practical.