The simple guide to sensitive boys : How to nurture children and avoid trauma / Betsy de Thierry.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thierry, Betsy de, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sensitivity (Personality trait).

Boys.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (106 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] ; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.

Summary:

This book simply shows adults how to understand and care for sensitive boys who don't conform to male stereotypes such as 'boys don't cry'. Explaining how to improve children's wellbeing by encouraging them to embrace their individuality, it gives down-to-earth advice on how to help sensitive boys grow up happy and confident.

Contents:

Intro

The Simple Guide to Sensitive Boys: How to Nurture Children and Avoid Trauma by Betsy de Thierry

1. Understanding sensitive boys

Our expectation of men and boys

Overwhelm and turmoil

Building resilience

2. How Are Boys Different?

'Boys will be boys'

'Boys don't cry'

The important role of sensitive men in our society

Scientific evidence of male sensitivity

So what is masculinity?

3. Feeling Different, Feeling Rejected

'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me?'

The need for emotional connection

Rejection and physical pain

The value of creativity

The sense of belonging

4. Putting on Invisible Armour or Shutting Down

The feeling of being skinless

Creating with an emotional armour

Shutting down

How can a sensitive male come back to life again?

5. Our Subconscious and the Impact of Bullying

Parent pressure and expectation

The impact of early years

The threat response and the consequences of feeling fear

Our subconscious responses

The power of shame

Bullying can cause deep shame

6. Relationships That Create Resilience

Attachment and attunement

7. Managing Fear and Worry

Protecting sensitive boys

8. What Does Anxiety Look Like in Children?

Ways to reduce anxiety

Self-regulation activities

Helping children to understand emotions

How to discipline a sensitive child

Perfectionism

9. Believing the Best about Children

Reflecting on how the sensitive boy is doing emotionally

Emotional connection

Confidence versus arrogance

Our mission to change society for the better

References and Recommended Reading

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-78450-639-7

OCLC:

1005002672