From Anger to Awareness: Teaching Kids to Identify Emotions

In this episode of SEL Book Talks, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, former educator and licensed therapist, shares her insights on the book Hello, Anger by Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Mackie Pamintuan. This book is an excellent resource for parents, educators, school counselors, and mental health professionals working with children in upper elementary grades. Vanessa discusses how the book helps kids build self-awareness and manage big feelings like anger, embarrassment, and loneliness through engaging metaphors, practical strategies, and emotional regulation techniques.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONVanessa reviews Hello, Anger, sharing how it breaks down complex emotions and introduces mindfulness and SEL (social-emotional learning) concepts to children. From body awareness to emotional regulation, she highlights how this resource is ideal for parents, educators, and mental health professionals working with children. She also provides insights into the companion resource bundle packed with activities and affirmations.TUNE IN TO LEARN:How Hello, Anger introduces children to self-awareness and emotional regulationWhy understanding body sensations helps with identifying big emotionsHow to uncover the feelings hiding underneath angerWhat makes the book a great tool for developing SEL skillsDetails about the companion resource bundle and its engaging activitiesTAKEAWAY MESSAGEEmotions like anger are often just the surface of what we feel. By being curious and understanding what's underneath, kids and adults alike can manage their emotions better. Books like Hello, Anger offer a fun and thoughtful way to teach these critical skills. Listen in, and remember… you’re always free to be mindful!AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK: https://amzn.to/3Q0EdI1Send us Fan MailSupport the showGRAB AN OFFER🎁 Free Resource: 120 Coping Skills: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills💛 Coaching for the Mom CEO: https://www.amigamoms.com💡 Coaching for Child Therapists: https://www.thekidclinician.com/💚 Coaching & Community for Latinx Therapists: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.com/ABOUT MEI'm Vanessa, the therapist who helps high-achieving adults become the best version of themselves, not just at work, but in the rooms that matter most. I host the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, named the #1 Latino Mental Health Podcast in 2026 by Feedspot. I believe the people who give everything to everyone else deserve to stop surviving and start living intentionally.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL🎧 Podcast: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/📋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/counselorvdejesus/🎤 Speaking & Workshops: https://www.freetobemindful.com/speakingDISCLAIMERFree to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed...