Allison Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, educational consultant, parent coach, creator and owner of All the Feels Company and author of numerous books. Allison earned her graduate degree in Counseling from Vanderbilt University and has over 20 years experience working as a school teacher, school counselor, child/adolescent psychotherapist, Vanderbilt University professor and educational consultant to schools throughout the country.

Being a busy teacher, I am always looking for age appropriate activities to help support my students emotionally and help manage difficult situations. This is the perfect example of a read today use tomorrow book. Author Allison Edwards understands the importance of addressing those big feelings kids have, and provides the support for caregivers to help help students manage them. I recommend this book if you are looking for some great strategies to help students with their feelings of worry, sadness, anger, disappointment, and loneliness.

Jessica Perez
Teacher

As a teacher, I'm constantly seeking ways to enhance my education and better support my students. I recently came across an incredible book that focuses on helping students manage their emotions, navigate conflicts, and embrace personal growth. What I love most is the practical coping strategies it offers--perfect for use at home or in the classroom! Each strategy is backed by explanations of why it works, along with the materials needed for each activity. This book has deepened my understanding of emotional regulation and the science behind it. Highly recommend!

Andrea Burns
Teacher

Allison Edwards has done it again! This book is incredibly important for educators and parents now more than ever. Helping our students manage emotions like disappointment and loneliness is imperative for supporting the next generation's safe and healthy flourishing. Like Allison, the Nashville school shooting rocked me to my core and made me reflect on how we can support students and families in our schools. Her "why" behind this book touched my heart because I felt the same way. Here's what I really love about this book:

• It gives examples and resources for supporting students at school as well as at home, making it a resource for educators and parents.
• The activities are hands-on and engaging, making them memorable for students.
• She includes information on how to do the activities, but also why to do them.
• The FITS model she introduces, you can quickly implement into many components of your program.

Laura Filtness
School Counselor

Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues

Pub date: 2024-09-12

Length: 112 pages