Hornets and Hippos – How to Use Imagination, Mindfulness, and Brain Science to Decrease Fear and Anger and Reach Your Goals

Hornets and Hippos
132 Pages
ISBN 9781974550227

Developed by the licensed child psychologist, Margaret Ann Jessop, PsyD, Hornets and Hippos is a program for parents and children 6-12 years old. It teaches families how anxiety, anger, and stress responses work. The animal -friendly imagery and mindfulness techniques presented in this workbook will teach children about their 'hornet-brain' (amygdala) and 'hippo-brain' (hippocampus), and offer them ways to reduce and manage high anxiety and stressful moments.

Inside this workbook, you and your child will discover helpful worksheets, guided meditations, and other easy-to-remember techniques that will, over time, develop a home routine to help your child find peace of mind.

Margaret Ann Jessop

About Margaret Ann Jessop (South Bend, Indiana Author)

Margaret Ann Jessop

Specializing in early childhood development, Dr. Jessop works with children and parents in the hopes of preventing problems and addressing developing ones. She uses attachment theory, family systems, mindfulness and neuropsychology interventions. She has a particular area of expertise in anxiety and mood disorders.

Hornets and Hippos is a program for parents and children 6 to 12 years old that teaches families how anxiety, anger, and the stress response work. The animal-friendly imagery and mindfulness techniques presented in this workbook will teach children about their 'hornet-brain' (amygdala) and 'hippo-brain' (hippocampus), and offer them ways to reduce and manage high anxiety and stress moments.

Inside this workbook, you and your child will discover helpful worksheets, guided meditations, and other easy-to-remember techniques that will, over time, develop a home routine to help your child find more calm and peace of mind.