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Emotional Wellbeing

An Introductory Handbook for Schools
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Emotional Wellbeing by Gillian Shotton and Sheila Burton is a practical guide for educators aiming to support the emotional health of children and young people. Drawing on the expertise behind the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training programme, this updated second edition offers clear, research-based insights into key areas such as self-esteem, friendship and social skills, therapeutic storytelling, and managing loss and bereavement. It also includes new content on resilience and strategies for recognising and addressing anxiety and anger. Packed with case studies and ready-to-use activities, this resource is suited for individual, group, or whole-class support.
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This book is ideal for ELSA trainees, educators, and anyone working closely with young people who wish to improve their emotional wellbeing through informed and practical methods.

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This is an essential resource for educators working to support emotional wellbeing in children and young people, written by the team behind the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training programme.

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This is an essential resource for educators working to support emotional wellbeing in children and young people. Written by the team behind the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training programme, it provides practical suggestions that can be implemented straight away to make a positive difference in the life of the young person.

The second edition of this bestselling guide has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on resilience, as well as additional material on recognising and dealing with anxiety and anger. The chapters give a clear overview of each topic, underpinned by the latest research in educational psychology, descriptions of vulnerabilities, as well as case studies and suggestions for practical activities. Topics include:

  • self-esteem;
  • friendship skills;
  • social skills;
  • therapeutic stories;
  • dealing with loss and bereavement.

Designed for use with individuals, groups, or whole classes, this will be vital reading for ELSA trainees as well as anyone wanting to provide the best possible support for the emotional wellbeing of the young people they work with.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138298705

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 4 Tables, black and white; 56 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 57 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 543g

Pages: 154

About the Author

Gillian Shotton works as an Educational Psychologist in Northumberland with a specialist remit for working with the children's homes and co-ordinating the ELSA programme. She is a field work tutor for the Newcastle University doctoral course in Educational Psychology.

Sheila Burton is the founder of the ELSA projects and has worked as an Area Principal Educational Psychologist in Hampshire. She is the author of the ELSA Trainers’ Manual and she is actively involved in the ELSA network.

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