JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Focusing and Calming Games for Children
Focusing and Calming Games for Children
Mindfulness Strategies and Activities to Help Children to Relax, Concentrate and Take Control
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Deborah M. Plummer has over 20 years+ó?? 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 regularly runs workshops and short courses on the uses of imagery, games and story-telling in the promotion of well-being. Deborah+ó??s website can be found at www.deborahplummer.co.uk.
By Deborah Plummer
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 152
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Acknowledgements. Part 1. Theoretical and Practical Background. 1. Introduction: Meeting children with mindfulness. 2. Understanding attention and concentration. 3. Mindfulness Play. 4. Structuring the emotional environment for Mindfulness Play. 5. Mindfulness play and well-being. 6. Control, adaptability and effectiveness. Bibliography. References. Part 2. Games and Activities. 7. Choosing groups, leaders, pairs and order of play. 8. Warm-ups and ice-breakers. 9. Focussing attention. 10. Concentrating for longer periods. 11. Self-calming. 12. Celebrating.