Article archive / September 2017
Originally published: . Volume 8, No. 9. Source pages: 9.
Colorful Emotions: A Workbook to Help Children Express Their Feelings Michelle Moore, PsyD
Dr. Michelle Moore, using her strong background in psychotherapeutic and educational techniques, created and produced a delightful book that can be used to help youngsters express and label their emotions. Colorful Emotions: A Workbook to Help Children Express Their Feelings.
Colorful Emotions may be useful in helping children express and cope, in the context of other insights about the disaster and the child’s feelings.
Dr. Moore, a licensed clinical psychologist with a certificate in Infant Mental Health Specialist Certification, is also Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, at LSU Health Sciences Center, Department of Psychiatry, Section of Psychology, in New Orleans. At the Center she is also Associate Director of Pre-Doctoral Training.
The workbook includes beautiful cover art that is immediately pleasing, and two-page sections with a line drawing of a youngster with a large type labels such as “Happy,” “Sad,” “Lonely,” and “Helpful.” Adjacent to the artwork is a description to read to the child, or allow them to read for themselves.
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