Holde Kreul - My Feelings and Me

First English Translation 2018 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. Published by arrangement with Loewe Verlag GmbH. Title of the original German edition: Ich und meine Gefhle 1996, 2000, 2004, 2010 Loewe Verlag GmbH, Bindlach All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Sky Pony Press, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Sky Pony Press books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes.

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They orient themselves toward adults, who usually hide their feelings. Adults often judge childrens feelings very quickly, and sometimes even punish rage and jealousy, treating them as negative feelings. As a result, children learn that it can be very problematic and unpleasant to show their emotions. They begin to cover them up and suppress them, which in turn restricts and limits their personalities. Feelings are also always involved in our relationships with other people, so children must develop their own emotions in order to be able react to the emotions of others. Being aware of our own emotions and dealing with them responsibly is important for living together successfully.

The extent to which we control our feelings or give them free rein is a learning process and a trial of limits. This book invites you to the conversation. It gives children the opportunity to confront their own feelings, to recognize themselves, and to examine their own reactions. It also provides encouragement to stand up for all emotions. Holde Kreul It is good to know my feelings and show them! When I am very happy, I can laugh loudly and shout with glee. Holde Kreul is a German author.

She studied psychology and has been working with children for her whole career. For a long time, she directed a day-care center for children with mental disorders. Today she has her own psychotherapeutic practice and works with children and adults. Dagmar Geisler i s a German author and illustrator. She studied graphic design at the University of Applied Sciences in Wiesbaden and worked for several publishing houses and broadcasting companies. Today, Dagmar focuses mainly on childrens books, both as an illustrator and an author.

She illustrated My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes which received the Silver Feather ( Silberne Feder ) Childrens Book Prize from the German Medical Womens Association, and is the author/illustrator of I Wont Go With Strangers . She lives with her family in Switzerland. When Im cranky and angry, I can scream and roar. When I love someone, I can hug them and cuddle with them. Sometimes a feeling gets stronger and stronger. When Im frightened, I freeze up and lose all my confidence.

Then it feels good when someone takes my hand and gives me courage. When Im afraid, I want to hole up and hide. When Im sad, sometimes I have to cry. Sometimes I stomp on the floor in rage, or I break something. Then no one can get too close to me. When I am jealous of someone, my feelings fight inside me.

I am disappointed and mad at the same time. When Im furious, I feel uncomfortable, and Im afraid nobody will like me anymore. But my loved ones me like me anyway. Because sometimes they feel the same way. When I show my feelings, I am no longer alone with them. I can hurt others with my feelings, especially when I am angry or jealous. I can hurt others with my feelings, especially when I am angry or jealous.

But when I argue with or upset someone, I can also make up with them afterward. Sometimes that is hard to do, though, because I am ashamed. I do not always want to show what I feel. Especially not when Im afraid Ill be laughed at or not taken seriously. Then I act as if I dont feel anything. Because I know my own feelings, I can often understand other peoples feelings, too. Because I know my own feelings, I can often understand other peoples feelings, too.

Its nice to feel that I can help others.