Mark Purcell
Mark Purcell, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating children and families with emotional regulation challenges. He has been working in various aspects of the mental health field for over twenty years. Mark’s professional experience has ranged from providing psychotherapy to children to developing specialized treatment programs and teaching professionals and graduate students. In addition to teaching and training, he provides therapy in his private practice. Mark has particular interests in mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, such as DBT and MBSR. He also has research interests in the effects of trauma and effective treatment modalities. He coauthored Mindfulness for Teen Anger, which integrates these interests into a self-help workbook for adolescents. He lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Books (1)
Synopsis:
Thirty hands-on lessons provide students opportunities to learn and practice self-regulation strategies.
Students today face many challenges that did not exist a generation or two ago, and rates of emotional disorders (including anxiety and depression) have increased steadily over the years. Students must also manage an overwhelming amount of information. With today’s reliance on technology and social media, they have fewer opportunities to develop effective self-regulation strategies and interpersonal and stress management skills.
Helping students understand their emotions and behavior when they’re young will set them on a path to being successful learners and empathetic people throughout their lives. With thirty easy-to-implement, skill-based lessons and activities, Teaching Kids to Pause, Cope, and Connect provides educators with strategies to help students:
- manage and reduce their anxiety with healthy coping skills
- understand and regulate physical responses to stress
- separate emotions from actions
- respond mindfully (rather than impulsively) to difficult situations
- improve social skills, social awareness, and self-regulation
- develop empathy and compassion
Digital content includes reproducible student handouts that accompany each lesson, plus six bonus lessons.
Reviews
“The perfect resource to teach students the skills they need to pause in the midst of frustration, to calm in the midst of chaos, and to connect with each other. This book is a must-have for every teacher.”—Sarah Newman, AMFT, educator and founder of Mindful Kids
Educator Information
Audience: Elementary school educators, Grades 3+
Additional Information
200 pages | 8.50" x 11.00" | Paperback
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