The Simple Guide to Sensitive Boys : How to Nurture Children and Avoid Trauma.

Intro -- The Simple Guide to Sensitive Boys: How to Nurture Children and Avoid Trauma by Betsy de Thierry -- 1. Understanding sensitive boys -- Our expectation of men and boys -- Overwhelm and turmoil -- Building resilience -- 2. How Are Boys Different? -- 'Boys will be boys' -- 'Boys don't cry' -- The important role of sensitive men in our society -- Scientific evidence of male sensitivity -- So what is masculinity? -- 3. Feeling Different, Feeling Rejected -- 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me?' -- The need for emotional connection -- Rejection and physical pain -- The value of creativity -- The sense of belonging -- 4. Putting on Invisible Armour or Shutting Down -- The feeling of being skinless -- Creating with an emotional armour -- Shutting down -- How can a sensitive male come back to life again? -- 5. Our Subconscious and the Impact of Bullying -- Parent pressure and expectation -- The impact of early years -- The threat response and the consequences of feeling fear -- Our subconscious responses -- The power of shame -- Bullying can cause deep shame -- 6. Relationships That Create Resilience -- Attachment and attunement -- 7. Managing Fear and Worry -- Protecting sensitive boys -- 8. What Does Anxiety Look Like in Children? -- Ways to reduce anxiety -- Self-regulation activities -- Helping children to understand emotions -- How to discipline a sensitive child -- Perfectionism -- 9. Believing the Best about Children -- Reflecting on how the sensitive boy is doing emotionally -- Emotional connection -- Confidence versus arrogance -- Our mission to change society for the better -- References and Recommended Reading -- Index -- Blank Page.

This book simply shows adults how to understand and care for sensitive boys who don't conform to male stereotypes such as 'boys don't cry'. Explaining how to improve children's wellbeing by encouraging them to embrace their individuality, it gives down-to-earth advice on how to help sensitive boys grow up happy and confident.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.