Mind Kind: Your Childs Mental Health

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In Mind Kind: Your Childs Mental Health, acclaimed psychotherapist Dr Joanna North gives a unique insight into the world of childrens mental health; one that focuses on kindness and values. Dr North presents clear, research-based strategies which she has developed over 30 years of working with children, adults and families.

In supporting children towards positive mental health and wellbeing, this book emphasises the importance of understanding their emotions in a variety of situations. Chapters are devoted to behaviour management; helping children through difficult times; and developing a Mind Kind approach to mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression. Family break-ups, divorce and step-parenting; and eating disorders and their link to mental health receive special attention.

Dr North also addresses common parental misunderstandings about mental health and provides advice for interpreting behavioural signals in children and the most effective ways to help. Her focus is on resolving childrens struggles through kindness and clear comprehension of what they are going through. She appreciates that every childs emotional needs are unique and gives parents and carers the tools to adapt.

Mind Kind provides tried and tested strategies to create an environment that promotes positive mental wellbeing for children at for every age and stage of childhood.

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Dr North addresses common parental misunderstandings (and errors) and provides the tools to create an environment that promotes positive mental health. * Dims Writes Stuff (blog) *

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Dr Joanna North is a distinguished psychotherapist, a grandmother, and has 30 years of experience working with children, adults and families. She works as an expert witness for the Family Court in the UK and is the winner of the 2017 CPS Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in Practice Award.