In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny interviews Jesse Cole and Annie Simon, co-founders of J&A Mindful Connections and creators of the 'Adventures in Mindfulness and Positive Thinking for Kids' series. They discuss their background, the motivation behind their book series, and how their resources support children's emotional development through practical tools and engaging stories. They also highlight how these books can be integrated into educators' and psychologists' toolkits, helping children manage emotions and build resilience. The episode concludes with insights into future projects and tips for school psychologists and educators on implementing mindfulness in their practice.

Resources:

Purchase Book #1 "Calming the Angry Storm" : https://amzn.to/4ix0J7k

Purchase Book #2 "Turning Sadness into Sunshine": https://amzn.to/3DqH9uG

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Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:12 Icebreaker: Favorite TV Shows

03:15 Creating Adventures in Mindfulness

03:47 Thought Shifting Strategies for Children

06:12 Practical Techniques for Educators

08:47 Supporting Emotional Development in Special Education

13:58 Future Plans and Merchandise

16:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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