Orlanda Bettison
My Brain First Aid by Orlanda Bettison
My Brain First Aid by Orlanda Bettison
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My Brain First Aid is a beautifully illustrated picture book for children aged 5-12 that nurtures mental wellbeing by providing strategies for managing emotions and promoting resilience.
Orlanda's books are valuable for children across diverse needs—helping those with Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, as well as neurotypical children, to develop essential mental health skills.
In an engaging and accessible way, this book teaches children that difficult emotions are a normal part of life. It explores simple and evidence-based techniques to help children cope with uncomfortable emotions, including:
- Breathing
- Mindfulness
- Growth Mindset
- Self-kindness
- Seeking Help
Normalises emotions
- Acknowledges feelings like sadness and anger are a natural. part of life.
- Explores a variety of tools to manage emotions and reduce uncomfortable feelings.
Strategies for Mental Health
- Breathing exercises
- Mindfulness activities
- A growth mindset
- Self-kindness
- Seeking help
- All strategies help children manage worry, sadness and emotional discomfort.
Builds Resilience
- Equips children with tools to manage emotional challenges.
- Encourages children to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
About the Author:
Orlanda is a mother of two boys living in Sydney, Australia. With a degree in psychology and over a decade of experience as a primary school teacher, she is passionate about promoting children's mental health and wellbeing. Her background uniquely combines academic knowledge with practical classroom experience. Orlanda's work has also been profoundly influenced by her own personal journey with anxiety and depression, giving her valuable firsthand insights into mental health management strategies that truly work. This personal experience adds depth and authenticity to her books.
Reviews:
'A great toolkit! For any age the suggestions in this book about ways to take care of ourselves are so easy to remember and do. A great resource to dive into when you need a little reminder. The book is well written and beautifully presented.'
'For kids and adults! I read this book to my 6 year old son and we are adopting the first aid for your brain into our entire household! Highly Recommended'
