Beat, Beat, Thump
by Allison Edwards
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Author(s)
Allison Edwards
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| Publisher | National Center for Youth Issues |
| Publication | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Format | Paperback/Softback |
| ISBN | 9781953945723 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Age | 7 - 9 |
| Price | $10.95 |
Beat, Beat, Thump
A Picture Book to Help Kids Calm Down and Find Peace When They Have Anxiety, Worry, or Panic
What does anxiety feel like to a child?
Beat, beat, thump. Beat, beat, thump. That's the pulse of Alex's heart as he navigates worries about school, friendship struggles, and trying new things. Sometimes the pounding of his heartbeat gets so loud that it's all he can hear.
In this encouraging and heartwarming tale, Alex listens to the beat, beat, thump of his heart while feeling both panic and peace. When his anxiety grows, Alex uses techniques he has learned, like stomping his feet and focusing on his heartbeat, to center himself and regain his calm. When at peace, Alex can feel the steady hum of his heartbeat as he thinks about the fun things he'll do tomorrow, the people he loves, and how his strong heart has carried him through hard things.
Author
Allison Edwards
Before opening a private practice, Allison developed and maintained a play therapy program for at-risk and immigrant children in the public school system. In her current practice, she sees children of all ages, consults with parents, supervises counselors, and writes about childhood anxiety. She also serves as an Affiliate Professor at Vanderbilt University where she enjoys teaching future counselors how to work with kids.