Description: How can I help my child think more positively, even when facing a problem? My child sometimes makes their own situation worse; how can I help them be more resilient? How can I help my child recognize problematic thinking before it takes over their emotions? Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, answers these questions in this empowering and uplifting rhyming story about twins who work through challenges by learning how to reframe their thoughts, gain perspective, and help themselves to bounce back from hardship. In My Brilliant, Resilient Mind, children will grow in resilience and learn how to harness the power of thinking to improve their lives. By teaching children how to recognize unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones, this book equips them with the tools they need to confidently and successfully overcome the many obstacles life throws their way.
Brief description: Christina Furnival, MA, LPCC, is a wife, mother of two, writer, author, and licensed mental health therapist. With over a decade of experience in the field, she is passionate about helping parents and children grow their skill sets, overcome challenges, and gain confidence to live happy, fulfilling lives. Her meaningful stories in the Capable Kiddos series serve as entertaining and enlightening resources to empower children and to make them feel capable of managing tough situations and their accompanying emotions.
Review Quotes:
"We need more books that highlight resilience for children! As a clinician who works with young children experiencing complex trauma, I love having this book as a tangible resource. My Brilliant, Resilient Mind is a must-have! It's a beautiful and playful story to help children learn how to get through tough times and tap into their resiliency."
--Christine Mark-Griffin, LCSW, author of the EMDR Workbook for Kids