Home & Lifestyle Autumn 2020

Psychologist Author releases book to help children deal with bullying and peer pressure

A s a psychologist Karen Young saw first-hand how young lives could be empowered with solid information. With this in mind, Karen has written her latest book, ‘But We’re Not Lions,’ to strengthen children against peer pressure, bullying, and anything else that might have them doubting that the very best thing about them, is them. This book provides a strategy for children to stay true to who they are, when they are being pulled to be something different. It opens the way to conversation about peer pressure, bullying, courage and kindness. With bullying being ever-present in our schools, cyber bullying and society in general, this book sends a powerful message to children being affected that they are not alone and provides them with ways to deal with what they are going through. Karen’s first book, ‘Hey Warrior’, is a book for children about anxiety. It was also written to provide children with valuable insights and strategies to help thrive through the

challenges that get in their way. It creatively assists children to understand and manage anxiety. Hey Warrior helps to take the fear out of anxiety and moves children towards brave behaviour. Karen has also authored a follow-up title to ‘Hey Warrior’, ‘Hey Awesome’, which tilts the focus back to children’s’ strengths. It explains that the same brain that can make us feel anxious sometimes, also comes with incredible strengths. The book has easily explained, practical strategies to help children strengthen against anxiety in the short-term and the long-term. But...Karen’s books are not just for children with anxiety or those who are bullied. They are about strengthening important life skills for all children and helping them to be resilient in all areas of their lives. But We’re Not Lions, $24.95 RRP. Available in all good bookstores and at www.booktopia.com.au

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