Title: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Authors: Judith Viorst
Themes: Communication, Coping Skills, Developing Empathy, Developing Perspective, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Validation
Age Recommendation: Pre-K through Elementary School
Summary: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a classic! Most of us know this story by heart, but if it's new to you, definitely pick up a copy today!
Ideas / Interventions: Kids and adults alike can relate to Alexander. Everyone has had days like his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day! Read this with clients as a way to introduce the concept of calming and coping skills, practice expressing empathy for Alexander, or discuss the importance of validation. Having a bad day doesn't mean that you're having a bad life.
Ideas / Interventions: Kids and adults alike can relate to Alexander. Everyone has had days like his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day! Read this with clients as a way to introduce the concept of calming and coping skills, practice expressing empathy for Alexander, or discuss the importance of validation. Having a bad day doesn't mean that you're having a bad life.
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