As I was reading this book I thought, what a great tool for a parent coffee talk, faculty presentation, or book study. Flooded is a short, easy read with powerful information for anyone who works with youth. Teaching caregivers and educators about brain science, how to identify triggers, and to understand why children can't respond rationally when emotionally charged is a game changer for adults and children.
This is an important resource for teaching our colleagues and student caregivers how to recognize "flooded" youth and to respond positively with the techniques students need to achieve emotional regulation.
Two FREE Books
Thank you to the National Center for Youth Issues for donating 2 free copies of Flooded for this give-away! Please like/follow them @nationalcenterforyouthissues.
To enter this give-away, leave a comment below this blog post, on the Exploring School Counseling Facebook page, or the School Counselor Store Facebook page with something you do to help kids who are "flooded." Winners will be selected at random and announced on Sunday, April 11 at11:00 PM ESDT. The more places you comment, the more chances you have to win! Check back here or on Facebook for the winners.
Good Luck!!!
I help kids who are flooded deep breathe to calm their brain and get back into a thinking state of mind!
ReplyDeleteI help kids who are flooded by providing a peace corner in every classroom and teaching coping skills to all students.
ReplyDeleteI help them by teaching “body scans”. I can’t wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteI breathe with them to model what they need to do.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found it to be helpful! Teaching kids how to regulate their emotions is a valuable tool they will use the rest of their lives. We think Allison does a great job of explaining how to help them and gives practical tips on what to do when a child is flooded with emotions. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI help kids who are “flooded” by allowing them time to draw, write, take a walk and do grounding. I also teach them about flower/candle breathing.
ReplyDeleteI help in many ways such as providing a snack, walking, coloring, music, quiet space
ReplyDeleteBelly Breathing, stretching all muscle groups one at a time, tactile items, music
ReplyDeleteI teach a breathing activity with the affirmation "I am Safe, I am Loved"
ReplyDeleteMy school houses the districts mee self contained program for kids with behavioral disabilities. They frequently become emotionally dysregulated and I would love to better understand this concept and have resources in my toolbox to support these students better.
ReplyDeleteI help kids who are flooded by listening, breathing with them, playing a game, walking, art project...whatever they need.
ReplyDeleteI help kids who are flooded by offering breaks when needed.
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