Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello: A Moving Journal for Pre-Teens

By Libby L Kramer MSc

Moving to a new home and changing schools are common experiences during childhood and adulthood, but they carry with them many "hidden losses" that often go unnoticed and can cause feelings of grief. Pre-teens are particularly vulnerable during this time, as they are at a developmental age where friendships with peers are of more importance than ever and they may already feel like their carefree childhood days are slipping away. Feelings of a lack of control, being misunderstood, and unrecognized grief can cause pre-teens and teens to feel anger, withdraw, and/or lose interest in beloved activities. Written by a grief and bereavement specialist, teacher, and mother with experience in international relocation, the "Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello" Moving Journal helps pre-teens and teens deal with challenging emotions, learn how to say goodbye, honor the losses that occur within a relocation experience, and develop strategies for handling homesickness, making new friends, fostering resilience, and identifying their values and dreams for the future. Readers are encouraged to check in using an emotional barometer and choose an activity that corresponds with their current emotional state. A variety of activities, educational pages, project ideas and journaling pages suit a wide range of interests, abilities, and preferences. Use of this journal is guaranteed to make the moving experience easier and foster more positive mental health outcomes and relationships in the new home. Book Features: 80+ pages of colorful, engaging activities Suited to a wide variety of interests and ability levels Appropriate for tweens and teens Meaningful activities based on the latest evidence about grieving during pre-adolescence Easy to use independently with or without parental support Promotes resilience, builds mental and emotional resilience Assists with the development of a healthy identity, values, and support systems Developed by a qualified teacher and grief specialist with years of experience supporting expat families Tested by pre-teens going through relocation Appropriate for families, schools, counseling, social work, and other therapeutic settings Makes a great farewell gift for tweens and teens Includes 4-page section for adults on how to support pre-teens through relocation Suited for all types of relocation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CXN7FHHQ
• ISBN13: 9798878104098
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"