Understanding Myself A Kid's Guide to Intense Emotions and Strong Feelings

by Lamia, Mary C.

• ISBN13: 9781433808890
• ISBN10: 1433808897
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-11-15
• Publisher: Magination Press

Summary

Strong feelings and intense emotions are part of every pre-teens life. So why does something so common feel so overwhelming or embarrassing? Understanding Myself is written especially for kids with intense emotions Chock-full of current and relevant psychological research on emotions as well as real-life stories, useful quizzes and fun-fact boxes, Understanding Myself will encourage kids to notice just what their emotions are telling them about themselves, their friends and family. This informative and practical guide will help kids know what do when their emotions get to be too much!

Author Biography

Mary Lamia, PhD, is a psychologist and psychoanalyst who practices in Kentfield, California. She is also a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. Extending psychological knowledge to the public has been her endeavor for 30 years. For nearly a decade she hosted a weekly call-in talk show, "KidTalk With Dr. Mary," on Radio Disney stations, and her opinion has been sought in hundreds of television, radio, and print media interviews and discussions. She is the author of Understanding Myself and Emotions!: Making Sense of Your Feelings. Visit her at www.marylamia.com and follow her on Twitter: @DrLamia.

Table of Contents

Getting to Know Yourself

Part 1 Feeling Your Emotions

• Chapter 1 The Science Behind Your Emotions
• Chapter 2 Moods, Emotions, and Feelings

Part 2 Feeling Self-Conscious

• Chapter 3 Embarrassment
• Chapter 4 Guilt
• Chapter 5 Shame
• Chapter 6 Pride

Part 3 Feeling Threatened

• Chapter 7 Anxiety
• Chapter 8 Fear
• Chapter 9 Disgust

Part 4 Feeling Gloomy

• Chapter 10 Loneliness
• Chapter 11 Sadness
• Chapter 12 Grief

Part 5 Feeling Elated

• Chapter 13 Excitement, Joy, and Happiness
• Chapter 14 Love and Infatuation

Part 6 Feeling Stormy

• Chapter 15 Anger
• Chapter 16 Envy and Jealousy

Keep Learning About Yourself

About the Author