I Am Always Enough: A Social-Emotional Learning Story to Build Resilience, Confidence, and Self-Efficacy, (Hardcover)

<p><strong>Do you ever have Really Big Feelings?</strong></p><p></p><p>Meet Little Bear. He has a big heart, but some days are just plain rough. When he messes up or feels very out of sorts, he starts to wonder: <em>Does that mean I'm bad?</em></p><p></p><p>Follow Little Bear as he discovers playful <strong>"ways to make things okay"</strong>-from taking deep breaths and hopping in puddles to snuggling with a loved one. These simple, soothing <strong>coping skills</strong> build the <strong>"I can do this!" confidence</strong> needed to handle life's tough stuff.</p><p></p><p>Written by psychologist and adoptee Mary Beth Leisen, PhD, <strong><em>I Am Always Enough</em></strong> is a heartwarming <strong>social-emotional learning (SEL)</strong> book that helps children dismantle the pain of "not enough" and replace it with <strong>unconditional self-worth</strong>. Through gentle rhymes and relatable moments, children learn to cultivate a <strong>growth mindset</strong> and manage difficult emotions.</p><p></p><p><strong>A Vital Resource for Families, Educators, and Clinicians</strong> </p><p></p><p>This <strong>therapeutic story</strong> is a powerful tool for all children who struggle with worthiness and big feelings, but it is especially relevant for the <strong>adoption and foster care</strong> community, offering a <strong>trauma-informed</strong> bridge for healing and connection. It celebrates <strong>gentle parenting</strong>, <strong>attachment</strong>, and <strong>mindfulness for kids</strong> while providing a practical framework for building <strong>emotional resilience</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>The book includes a simple guide for parents, teachers, and therapists to explore core themes, including: </strong></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>Unconditional Worth: </strong> Reassuring children they are loved for who they are, not how they behave-a critical reminder for children struggling with <strong>anxiety</strong>, <strong> anger</strong> or <strong>feelings of inadequacy</strong>.</li><li><strong>Normalizing Emotions: </strong> Helping children understand that "Big Feelings" like anger, sadness, and frustration are a normal part of the human experience. It's not the emotion that matters, but how we navigate it through <strong>emotional regulation</strong>.</li><li><strong>Building Resilience: </strong> Identifying and practicing "ways to make things okay" to foster lifelong <strong>inner strength</strong>, <strong>self-care</strong>, and <strong>self-compassion</strong>. </li></ul><p></p>

• I Am Always Enough: A Social-Emotional Learning Story to Build Resilience, Confidence, and Self-Efficacy, (Hardcover)
• Author: Mary Beth Leisen
• ISBN: 9798994503508
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-06-12
• Page Count: 40