Embarrassment, Shame, and Guilt

by Kim Etingoff

Overview

What can embarrassment, shame, and guilt teach you? These are all normal, human emotions. We've all felt them at one time or another. We feel embarrassment when we're uncomfortable about something we've done in front of other people. Shame is worse; it's what makes us feel like we are bad or worthless people. Guilt is the emotion we feel when we feel sorry that we did something specific, like telling a lie or hurting a friend. These emotions are no fun to feel—but they can help you understand both yourself and the world around you a little better. The more you learn about these feelings, the better you'll be able to handle life. Find out more inside this book!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422230695
Publisher:	National Highlights Inc.
Publication date:	08/28/2014
Series:	Causes and Effects of Emotions Series , #13
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 7 Up—These books provide a multifaceted overview of common emotions, offering explanations that are always informative and never heavy-handed or obvious. For example, Fear and Anxiety describes anxiety as "apprehension about something that isn't right in front of you." The books make effective use of fictional stories that give a human face to the emotions (for instance, a girl named Mya's uneasiness about an upcoming soccer game is used to describe anxiety). Readers also learn about the physical symptoms that can result from feelings and about what is happening in the brain. A discussion of how even the most negative emotions can play a positive role will be enlightening. Graphics help visual learners conceptualize abstract ideas. For instance, a "Stress meter" shows the levels of anxiety on a barometer from "coping" to "stressed" to "anxiety attack." Activity suggestions, such as drawing a neuron, are as top-notch as the rest of the content. Strong offerings.

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