My Friends Inside - Hardcover

by Anna Purpero (Author)

A crew of protectors in Elliott's inner world steps in when life gets tricky.

Sometimes they make things worse.

Luckily, he's learning brand new skills so his best self can take the lead!

Inspired by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz's Internal Family Systems therapy, My Friends Inside is a tender exploration of the inner voices that influence a child's behavior and the loving guidance they might need to hear. Elliott models how kids can reflect on their choices with compassion and repair their mistakes with courage.

This book is for kids who aren't always sure why they keep doing the things they regret. It is also for grownups curious about an approach to challenging behavior that may lead to knowing a child-and themselves- more deeply, building emotional regulation skills, and helping kids grow up with less shame.

My Friends Inside is a unique resource for:

• Parents
• Caregivers
• Teachers
• Behavioral specialists
• Child therapists
• Coaches

Who may need inspiration to:

• Nurture emotional intelligence
• Inspire self-compassion and self-responsibility
• Incorporate Social Emotional Learning
• Help a child manage big feelings
• Teach mindfulness to children
• Foster empathy and self-understanding