Black Boy Joy and other emotions

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This book is for young people like you to help increase your social and emotional literacy (eq). Specifically you will learn (or better understand) the concepts of safety boundaries consent how to use I feel... statements how to be a better listener and the power of silence. You will also learn why gossip is harmful the importance of self-awareness and what to do when you have harmed someone or when you have been harmed by someone and what to do when harm becomes abuse. Also included are emotion word definitions in alphabetical order. Coping and relaxation skills are spread throughout the book for you to learn as you go and not just in one specific section.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Coping skills: journaling and reflection sheets after every concept where you can write about how the concept has shown up in your life or to just write whatever you're thinking and feeling.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Relaxation skills: breathing exercises (deep breathing and triangle breathing) mindfulness exercises (using your five senses the noun exercise two questions exercise and the Hungry Angry Lonely Tired (HALT) exercise) movement reminders body response awareness exercises coloring sheets word searches word jumbles. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> *Parents are also welcomed to buy their own copy of this book to better understand how to communicate with one another and their kids. This book is the first of its kind. And we can all benefit from better emotional intelligence.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Finally this book will help walk you through the process of understanding defining and expressing your emotions while using he / him pronouns throughout the text. </span></p>