My Mom is a Big Fat Whale: A New Workbook for Kids & Teens to Take the Power Back from Bullies - Softcover

LPCS, Jon D. Beaumont

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1513653903 ISBN 13: 9781513653907

Publisher: Beaumont Counseling Services, 2019

Synopsis

Exert from book:
When David (the bully) came around to Jay again, he responded in a way different from any comeback they had ever heard. David made yet another joke about Jay's mother being fat. (which was actually not true at all) Only this time, Jay did not argue or fake laugh along with him as usual. Instead, Jay agreed with him! Jay's reply was, "You're right David... We actually have to drive her to the beach every weekend to put her back in the ocean so she can breathe because SHE'S A BIG FAT WHALE!"

All the other friends laughed and, surprisingly, gave Jay high fives! David's response was much different than theirs. He had the most confused look on his face that they had ever seen on a person. Then, he turned around quickly, said "whatever," and walked straight inside the school building doors. At that moment, Jay had never felt so strong! He was so proud of himself! He'd finally beaten the bully! He had no idea that making a casual dismissive joke about his own mother would have such a powerful effect! The best part of this situation is... Jay did not believe this to be true about his mother at all!
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SO DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE TITLE!!! Obviously, I do not believe this to be true about my mother. The title is actually an insinuation of the technique described in the book, clinically designated as "Reductio Absurdum."  I promise it will make sense once you get into the material.
 
Have you ever had an experience with bullies, or at least know someone who has? Of course you do... we all do. Fortunately, now there's a way to make it stop! 

Whether you are the one being bullied, a parent with a child or adolescent being verbally abused, or someone in the helping profession working with young clients that are being bullied; this is the workbook for you! The unique methods taught in My Mom is a Big Fat Whale are surefire ways to take the power back from bullies. 

A tremendous number of people are plagued by bullies every day, and unfortunately most of these victims are young people whose age makes them vulnerable to lasting damage. Bullying has been a persistent issue throughout history, but seems to be even more prevalent than ever in today's society. Furthermore, the evolution of bullies means that the old ways of dealing with them don't work as well as they used to. This workbook is intended to equip children, adolescents, teenagers, and even young adults with a unique way to deal with verbal and cyberbullying. Due to the staggeringly high rates of occurrence, it's time to take a new approach. This workbook will teach you how. 

Using the S-T-A strategy, readers will learn how simple it is to take the power back from bullies. Exercises to practice the techniques follow each explanation and will equip readers with the tools they need. If others are picking on you or making fun of you to the point that it is causing emotional pain, this is the perfect intervention! 

Intended for use by or with anyone who struggles with the hurt feelings caused by the things others say, whether in person or on social media, it will benefit those who have ever experienced any of the following: 
* Being bullied 
* Being picked on 
* Being made fun of 
* Being the target of jokes 
* Being laughed at 

This guide is also a great tool for adults who want to assist children or adolescents who are victims of verbal or online bullying. It can be an excellent way for parents to teach their kids how to deal with bullies effectively. Therapists and Counselors could also implement the strategies used in this workbook to aid their ongoing work with young clients. 

By the end of the workbook, it will be clear to readers that using the S-T-A technique is the ultimate way to TAKE THE POWER BACK FROM BULLIES.

About this title

About the Author

Jon D. Beaumont, LPCS, is an "outside-the-box" licensed professional counselor with a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a certification in cognitive behavioral therapy. He has a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, and teenagers in both managed care and private practice settings. He has used his solution-focused approach to create this ground-breaking method of dealing with bullies, which he has implemented in practice for over ten years to change the lives of countless victims of verbal torment. He now wishes to share these techniques with a wider audience in hopes to reduce the bully epidemic.

From the Inside Flap

About the Illustrator: Chelsea Cantrell is an animator, illustrator, and lecturer in digital arts and sciences with a strong focus in traditional approaches in digital spaces. Chelsea's creative contributions include Crowdfunding, teaching, and freelancing as a visual artist. Chelsea primarily enjoys working with water color, acrylic, and charcoal with cartoony styles for both still imagery and time based media.

Edition details

• Publisher: Beaumont Counseling Services
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1513653903
• ISBN 13: 9781513653907
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 66