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

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!

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.

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

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