67 Order at freespirit.com • fax 714.230.7070 • phone 1.800.858.7339 Meet the Needs of Today’s Youth Practical, hands-on resources written by experts Responding to Student Trauma A Toolkit for Schools in Times of Crisis by Stephanie Filio, M.Ed. This quick reference guide for trauma response gives educators strategies to address the specific needs of today’s students. Structured according to the source of trauma—self/home, school, city, country/ world—this book provides techniques and tools across each level. Having clear and comprehensive programs for times of crisis and for students who are struggling with traumatic experiences helps reduce staff anxiety and uncertainty during unexpected incidents and allows staff to support student mental health. 80 pp., 1-color,PB, 8½" x 11". Grades K–8. DIGITAL CONTENT includes a reproducible school-planning worksheet, teacher quick-guide worksheet, and action items checklist to ensure the entire staff is trained and feels prepared to respond quickly to situations.. FREE PLC PLC/Book Study Guide go.tcmpub.com/PLC 899481...$24.99 Talent Zones 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents by Lee Hancock, Ph.D. Many believe that talent is inherent. But research shows that a young person’s environment is a critical determinant in the development of talent and that what adults do matters. Dr. Lee Hancock transforms talent concepts and research into practical strategies adults can use to nurture talent in multiple areas— from academics to arts to athletics—in all kids. 152 pp., PB, 7¼" x 9¼". Grades K–8. 899571...$34.99 “A go-to resource for any practitioner. Stephanie Filio has ensured that the book is easy to follow and the steps are easy to implement.” —Tracy L. Jackson, Ph.D. NCC, NCSC, ACS, supervisor, school counseling services “Lee has clearly ‘honed his talent’ for summarizing complex information and presenting it in a down-to-earth, relatable way, making this book pragmatic, interesting, and insightful.” —Dr. John O’Brien, psychologist and former Ajax and US Men’s National Team player Teaching Kids to Pause, Cope, and Connect Lessons for Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness by Mark Purcell, Psy.D., and Kellen Glinder, M.D. Children today face many challenges that did not exist a generation or two ago, and rates of emotional disorders (including anxiety and depression) have increased steadily over the years. Helping children understand their emotions and behavior when they’re young will set them on a path to being successful students and empathetic people throughout their lives. This book helps educators do that. With easy-to-implement lessons and activities, this book provides classroom-tested techniques to help students: • manage and reduce their anxiety • separate emotions from actions • stop impulsive reactions and respond mindfully to difficult situations • improve social skills, social awareness, and academic performance • develop empathy 168 pp., 1-color, PB, 8½" x 11". Grades 3–6. DIGITAL CONTENT includes reproducible student handouts that accompany each lesson plus six bonus lessons. 899594...$34.99 Great for Coaches and Youth Leaders
