Brandon and the Bipolar Bear: A Story for Children with Bipolar Disorder
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1412039312 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 20 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Great resource!" according to Amazon Customer. This book has been great for my daughter. She really enjoyed finding a book about another kid like her. It also came in handy to explain to family and daycare workers exactly what she feels like. This book is a great resource for parents and young children dealing with bipolar.. "Unsatisfied" according to jetlu. I am both a mental health care professional, and a mother of a child with Bipolar II. Although Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothalmia, differ greatly; there are many similarities. Unfortunately, none of them were connected in this book. When my child read it, the comment was, "I could never relate to this book. It's not me!". Nothing of the racing thoughts; the obsessiveness; the disruptive sleep patterns, etc. I shared the book with many of the families I work with, almost all ha. "Hope!" according to Nana to bipolar kid. Want your child to find some comfort and understanding of what is happening to him/her. This book will help. Be sure to the the Biolar Child for yourself.
Only through education and knowledge can parents and children develop the skills necessary to successfully fight this very serious neurological brain disorder and empower the child to take control of their illness!" -- Dr Donna Gilcher, Executive Director of The STARFISH Advocacy Association . This book is a MUST HAVE for every child with bipolar disorder and a wonderful addition to every home library. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, they depict the depth of emotions that are seen in this illness with unbelievable detail. "This is an absolutely wonderful book that provides parents an opportunity to help their children with bipolar disorder understand the illness in language that is child friendly and truthful
They will be comforted along with Brandon as he learns that he is not the only one who struggles with this inner turmoil. It will increase understanding and awareness of this serious illness.. They will be educated as he learns what the illness is, how people get it and why there is hope for him to feel better. This story is appropriate for children between 4 and 11 years of age. By reading the pages of this book, children and adults alike will get a rare glimpse into the private feelings and fears of a bipolar child. Children with b