Just Being Me Book A

Just Being Me Book A

Teaching and Learning about Good Mental Health

Book A: - Skills - Values - Attitudes

by Sue Dawson

Just Being Me is a two book resource series which provides support material for teachers and students in the area of mental health and well-being.

Just Being Me – Book A: Skills - Values - Attitudes is designed to help teachers present mental health education in ways which will help students to understand:

• What people have in common and what makes them different from each other
• The value of individuals and their right to be as they are
• Respect for difference and awareness of stereotypes
• Relationships and the emotions which can attach to them
• The power of communication
• The management of anger and stress
• Dealing with loss and facing change with a positive and courageous spirit

Just Being Me Book A - Full Table of Contents:

Introduction
Personal Identity
Self Worth
Body Image
Individual Differences
Stereotypes
Challenging Stereotypes
Relationships and Feelings
Communication
Conflict and Anger
Achieving Common Goals
Recognising and Responding to Stress
Loss and Grief
Expressing Grief
Coping with Loss
Supporting Others Through Loss
Different Ways of Grieving
Change and What it Means for Us
Making the Best of Change
Some Thoughts

About the Author:
Experienced in producing training resource materials and advising teachers who work with teacher aides, Sue Dawson has spent most of her professional life in education. She is now a full-time writer and editor.

Age Suitability: 10-14