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With so many problems, Tuck is having a hard time feeling confident and dealing with his upsets. Then Walton shows up. Taking on the role of coach, Walton teaches Tuck not only how to play better basketball but also how to manage his anxiety and self-doubt. Soon Tuck is feeling in control of his life and focusing his energy on what he loves most…basketball! Using a positive, interactive, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction approach, this book includes a high-interest chapter book and informative coaching guides with skills-training exercises for readers ages 8 to 14. Mindfulness and cognitive skills included are designed to teach kids to focus on now, use the breath to keep their cool, make choices that work, focus on the things that deserve attention, re-direct worries, and use rational and positive self-talk. Ideal for use with kids by parents, teachers, therapists, guidance counselors, and coaches, this book can be used as a text for small groups, classrooms, and counseling sessions.
Elizabeth Phillips-Hershey, PhD, was a professor of psychology and a school counselor before becoming a writer and world traveler. Both live with their families in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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