THE POWER OF THOUGHT
join us as Tezranians on our fictional planet where we teach children how to focus on their emotional well-being!
Included in each book of the Power of Thought series is an educational guide and think-tank resource to help children practice what they have learned. Have fun with a character puppet, stickers and more!
Children and adults will learn how to manage their emotions and find positive solutions to everyday situations.
When the childlike beings glow, these are the colours that represent their feelings. Join us on Tezra and help children learn to manage their own emotions and recognize those of others.
Experts on Call Radio Show
The Power of Thought
Understanding our thoughts, and how we have control over them is at the root of how we change our behaviours. Amber Raymond shares a perfect example during our time with Kyle last weekend on Experts on Call with AM800 CKLW.
Is talking about feelings/emotions normalized in your home or classroom? We hope this sparks your curiosity.
Click on this link or Scan the QR code to listen to the full conversation. We packed so much into this forty minutes and could have continued for another two hours.
PURPOSE OF THE SERIES
The Power of Thought children’s book series gives parents and guardians the tools to teach children how to overcome worry and anxiety in a practical, enjoyable way. Children learn how to cope with life’s struggles, understand, manage and express their own emotions. It is also an excellent resource for educators to use in a proactive way when children are very young as well as clinicians who provide early intervention to children experiencing mental health challenges.
We are at the core of an anxiety epidemic with over 58 million children and adolescents dealing with an anxiety disorder globally. This number does not account for the growing number of not formally diagnosed children, nor reflect the impact on families.
As co-authors, we are driven by our own personal and professional experiences and the research, supported in the referenced Literature Review: The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Childhood Anxiety.
Combining the knowledge and experience of practicing clinicians, educators, parents and guardians has brought insights and “aha” moments throughout this journey.
SERIES DESCRIPTION
When children learn to manage their emotions at a young age, they learn to problem-solve and find positive solutions to everyday situations. Teaching emotional literacy gives children the tools they need to build confidence in themselves, self-awareness, motivation, empathy, social and self-regulation skills.
Nyx, Carnuli, Epido, Lazu, and Zirco are all children who live on the planet Tezra, which is made of crystals. Their forms are quite different from humans and they can be anything children want them to be! The beings hover rather than walk and are also named after crystals, as each one is unique.
The children cannot hide their emotions because they haven’t learned to control them yet. They glow in the colour of how they are feeling. Each book in the series introduces a conflict that every child can relate to and teaches a different evidence-based strategy they can use, and adults can model.
“The Power of Thought Series uses relatable and engaging stories to bring to life important and impactful coping skills. These books have the potential to be a powerful tool in supporting children with the development of emotional intelligence and psychological resilience. They are a unique and child-friendly way of demonstrating and teaching evidence-based strategies.
A quick and attention-grabbing read, the first book in the series: The Power of Thought, illustrates the link between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. The book guides the reader in challenging unhelpful thoughts that feed feelings like worry and demonstrates how to transform these into helpful, confident thoughts and actions. Building on cognitive-behavioural principles, the book introduces age-appropriate vocabulary and thought challenging techniques.
These books will be a helpful resource for anyone who works with children- parents, teachers, and clinicians.
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AUTHORS and illustrator
Lynn McLaughlin
Amber Raymond
Allysa Batin
Lynn McLaughlin
MEd, BEd, BA (Psychology/Criminology)
Lynn McLaughlin
Lynn McLaughlin served on three different school boards as a Superintendent of Education, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant. Now retired, in addition to her business, Lynn continues to be active in education, teaching future Educational Assistants at her local College.
Lynn hosts the inspirational podcast “Taking the Helm” and has welcomed over 135 guests, many of them with expertise or experience in being proactive for children’s well-being.
Her professional speaking experiences have been local, provincial, and international as she leads us in tackling our barriers so that we can move forward to new and exciting possibilities.
As an award-winning and best-selling author, Lynn is an active Rotarian, a is a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and is active in volunteerism.
Amber Raymond
MSW, BSW, BA (French Language)
Amber Raymond is a Master's level Social Worker specializing in self-awareness and self-development. Amber discovered her love for research, writing, and sharing knowledge with others during her psychology education and works one-on-one with individuals to help them achieve optimal holistic health.
Amber is an advocate for non-conventional, evidence-based coping strategies and identifies as a loving and committed mother and friend. She is passionate about child mental health, lifelong self-care practices, self-exploration, self-love, and wellbeing. Amber is always looking for new ways to learn and grow.
Amber Raymond was born in the small town of McGregor, Ontario and grew up in a family that emphasized the importance of helping those in need, learning to recognize those who struggle, doing what it takes to help them. She left her hometown to take on the big imperfect world and pursue an education that would prepare her for a life of helping others overcome adversity and mental health struggles.
ILLUSTRATOR … Allysa Batin
Allysa Batin is a young freelance illustrator. She enjoys creating fun and colourful characters and advocating for love and acceptance in her art.
She’s happy to spread positivity through the book series, and hopes to continue illustrating in the future.
