Mental Strength Through Chess: The Chess Whitt's Integrated Wellness Approach: Facilitator’s Manual

By Mr. Craigh Whittaker and Dr. Karine Clay PhD

Mental Strength Through Chess: The Chess Whitts Integrated Wellness Approach facilitator's Manual Designed for educators, counselors, and program facilitators, this comprehensive manual delivers a powerful framework that blends chess instruction with mental wellness and life skill development. Each lesson is strategically crafted to promote not only chess mastery, but also emotional regulation, critical thinking, and leadership. Through the guiding voices of WIZE and COOL--characters that model resilience and reflection--facilitators can foster meaningful learner engagement while addressing real-world social-emotional needs. From structured lesson plans to hands-on activities and discussion prompts, this guide equips you to use chess as a tool for mental strength, community building, and lifelong learning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6DG76CJ
• ISBN13: 9798280670815
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 73 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"