THE HAPPY WORKBOOK

Copyright © Summersdale Publishers Ltd, 2021

With research and text by Anna Martin

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Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Foreword by Amanda Ashman-Wymbs, BA (Hons) BACP accredited

Welcome, parents and carers!

Hi there!

Talking about it

My gallery of happy things

How are you feeling?

Inner strength

Making mistakes

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

Paper chain of greatness

Just smile!

Smiley faces

SMILING IS MY SUPERPOWER

The good things journal

I HAVE SO MANY REASONS TO SMILE!

Learn to be an optimist

Positive self-talk

Taking on a difficult challenge one step at a time

Happy high-fives

Jar of compliments

I AM WONDERFUL, JUST AS I AM

Letting go of sad feelings

Follow the path to happiness

Get moving!

Dance moves

See the funny side

Just play!

I HAVE GREAT IDEAS!

Mindfulness

Mindfulness exercise 1: meditation

Mindfulness exercise 2: glitter storm for instant calm

Mindfulness exercise 3: draw your emotions

Mindfulness exercise 4: four senses

Finding a happy place

Finding your voice

I CAN SPEAK UP FOR MYSELF!

Good sleep = happy you

Create your happy place

Bedtime stories

Small acts of kindness

In their shoes

KINDNESS IS COOL!

Spending time with friends

Happy poster

My dream pet

I FEEL HAPPY AND LOVED

Get outside in nature

Problems can be fun!

Problem-solving plan

A recipe for happiness

Mood tracker

I’M HAPPY BEING ME!

Conclusion

Answers

Final thoughts for parents and carers