LENOX, Mass. On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Lenox Library will host a book discussion and craft with social worker and brain-expert Jen Daily, author of the new book, "The Magical Science of Feelings Train Your Amazing Brain to Quiet Anger, Soothe Sadness, Calm Worry, and Share Joy."

 

"In The Magical Science of Feelings," clinical social worker Jen Daily helps kids understand the science behind feelings, taking them on a tour of the brain to see where anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy start, and offering activities for calming emotions. 

 

According to a press release: 

 

With endearing illustrations, the parts of the brain come alive in Daily's book as friendly characters who explain how emotions like happy, sad, mad, worried, and overwhelmed are created in the body. Along with clear explanations about the origins of feelings, Daily provides creative coping skills and activities (playfully called emotion potions) that help build a child's ability to reflect, cope, calm anxious thoughts, and welcome greater joy. From dancing to storytelling and meditation, the coping skills are accessible and effective for a wide range of social-emotional needs and learning styles. Children will craft their own joy jar at the Sept. 14 Lenox event. 

 

Jen Daily is a licensed clinical social worker currently serving as Director of Counseling at Deerfield Academy. In her private practice, she provided psychotherapy and coaching to children, adolescents, and their grown-ups focusing on the science of emotions and the belief that empowering children with the knowledge of their bodies leads to more effective interventions and a happier child. Daily has authored numerous group therapy curricula, designed professional development trainings for educators, and is a sought-after speaker who teaches teachers about the science of emotions and effective school-based interventions. She lives in western Massachusetts. 

 

Weather permitting, this event will take place in Roche Reading Park, located next to the Library at 18 Main Street, Lenox. Copies of Daily's book will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of The Bookstore.