ACT Workbook Series for Children

Description With delightful illustrations by Lily Fossett, these workbooks combine a simple, fun narrative with psychoeducation and activities for children ages 8-12 to complete. Each book in the series has a different lead character, but they are interconnected with the leads making cameos in the other books. Authors Christopher McCurry and Emma Waddington are both highly respected Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists. Justin Case Sits with Anxiety Today is a big day…Justin Case is taking on his first babysitting job! He has been waiting for this day for what feels like forever, but suddenly gets a case of the “what ifs?” What if the twins fall and hurt themselves? What if I have to change a diaper? Everyone gets scared and worried sometimes, but worries don’t have to stop us from doing the things we care about. Follow Justin’s journey and learn how the brain comes up with worried thoughts and icky feelings, how normal that is, and what we can do about it. Based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, this workbook is packed full of fun activities. It also includes a section for parents and caregivers with advice on how best to support your child. Published: Mar 21 2025 Pages: 96 244 x 174mm Max Cross Gets Unstuck from Anger An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook for Ages 8-12 Authors Emma Waddington Christopher McCurry Illustrator Lily Fossett Max Cross doesn’t like feeling angry. She wants to be kind and patient. But on her field trip everything is going wrong…she wanted to stay home but her parents made her go, and her classmates are so loud and annoying. It’s all so unfair! It makes her want to SHOUT! Everyone gets angry and frustrated sometimes, but we don’t have to let those challenging feelings overwhelm us. Follow Max’s journey and learn how the brain gets stuck in anger, how normal that is, and what we can do about it. Based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, this workbook is packed full of fun and engaging activities for children aged 8-12. It also includes a section for parents and caregivers with advice on how best to support your child. Published: Jul 21 2025 Pages: 96 244 x 170mm The Glumm Twins Unhook from Sadness An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook for Ages 8-12 Authors Emma Waddington Christopher McCurry Illustrator Lily Fossett Meet the Glumm twins: Dolores and Tristan. Their 11th birthday party is going to be the best day ever! But when some friends can’t make it and Arianna brings her annoying little brother, they’re convinced the whole party is ruined. Everyone feels sad, frustrated, and discouraged sometimes, but difficult feelings don’t have to stop us from missing out on important things. Follow Dolores and Tristan’s journey and learn how the brain gets stuck in sadness, how normal that is, and what we can do about it. Based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, this workbook is packed full of fun and engaging activities for children aged 8-12. It also includes a section for parents and caregivers with advice on how best to support your child. Published: May 21 2025 Pages: 96 244 x 172mm