Bonnie Thomas

How to Get Kids Offline, Outdoors, and Connecting with Nature: 200+ Creative Activities to Encourage Self-Esteem, Mindfulness, and Wellbeing

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Produktbeschreibung

Enjoying natural surroundings is an effective way to boost creativity, play and wellbeing in children aged 4-13. Full of ideas, activities and exercises, this book provides imaginative ways to inspire young people to cut down their screen time and reboot their connection with nature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. März 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 434g
• ISBN-13: 9781849059688
• ISBN-10: 1849059683
• Artikelnr.: 40003327

Autorenporträt

Bonnie Thomas, LCSW, is a Child and Family Counselor who lives on the coast of Maine, USA with her husband, son, and two dogs. Bonnie incorporates creative expression, art, and nature based activities in the work she does with her clients. In her leisure time, she loves to write haikus, create art, play with her food, plant gardens, and listen to music...sometimes all at the same time.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Why Is Nature So Important? Part 1. Nature is Therapeutic. 1.
Incorporating Nature in Your Therapeutic Practice. 2. Relaxation and
Mindfulness. 3. Self-Esteem and Positive Connections. 4. Nature Based
Therapy and Grief Work with Youth. Karla Helbert. 5. Gardening for
Wellbeing. Part 2. Nature is Fun. 6. General Outdoor Activities. 7.
Blacktop Activities. 8. Sand and Beach. 9. Forest and Trees. 10. Fields and
Grassy Areas. 11. Puddles and Mud. 12. Rivers and Streams. 13. Snow. 14.
Bring Nature Indoors. List of Activities.