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Language for Behaviour and Emotions


Synopsis


This practical, interactive resource is designed to be used by professionals who work with children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Speech, Language and Communication needs. Gaps in language and emotional skills can have a negative impact on behaviour as well as mental health and self-esteem. The Language for Behaviour and Emotions approach provides a systematic approach to developing these skills so that young people can understand and work through social interaction difficulties.

Key features include:

  • A focus on specific skills that are linked to behaviour, such as understanding meaning, verbal reasoning and emotional literacy skills.
  • A framework for assessment, as well as a range of downloadable activities, worksheets and resources for supporting students.
  • Sixty illustrated scenarios that can be used flexibly with a wide range of ages and abilities to promote language skills, emotional skills and self-awareness.

This invaluable resource is suitable for use with young people with a range of abilities in one to one, small group or whole class settings. It is particularly applicable to children and young people who are aiming to develop wider language, social and emotional skills including those with Developmental Language Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Anna Branagan, Melanie Cross, Stephen Parsons

Summary



Language for Behaviour and Emotions by Tracey Kast is a guide on understanding the language the body uses to communicate emotions and behaviours. In this book, the author offers valuable insight into how our body language reveals so much about our inner state - both conscious and unconscious - through communication that is often automatic, and even unintentional.

In chapter one, Kast introduces the importance of recognizing emotions and behaviour and explains the structure of the book. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging emotions, as these emotions are often associated with behavioural changes in individuals. She then outlines the book’s structure, which will focus on both the physical and emotional language and the ways it can both positively and negatively influence our daily lives.

In Chapter two, Kast explains how identifying emotion and behaviour language can be used as a tool to better understand ourselves. She introduces the concept of “body mapping”, which involves identifying, understanding and avoiding triggers related to emotions and behaviours. She also offers techniques to be used in recognizing patterns of emotion and behaviour, to gain insight into what is causing them.

Chapter three delves into the power of nonverbal communication, and the various ways people can communicate through gesture, facial expressions, and more. Through this chapter, Kast emphasizes how body language can reveal more than words, and how the tone of delivery can also give away a person’s innermost feelings. To demonstrate, she includes a case study of a woman who used nonverbal communication to show her feelings of anger and sadness.

In Chapter four, Kast looks at the meaning behind body language and explores the various features of the language itself. She explains how vocal intonation, volume, radio frequencies, texture of voice, and more can all communicate emotions and behaviours. In addition to this, she provides tips on how to identify the nuances of an individual’s language and understand the emotions behind the words.

In Chapter five, Kast discusses the role of situational context in language and behaviour, and how it plays a role in understanding others. She discusses how context can provide additional information about an individual’s feelings and behaviours, and how to look for patterns in behaviour in different contexts. To demonstrate, she includes a case study of how context can give additional insight into a person’s emotions.

Finally, in Chapter six, Kast explains the importance of using language as a tool for learning about our own emotions and behaviours, and for understanding others better. She provides various suggestions and advice on how to utilize language in a positive way, such as recognizing emotions, and understanding the impact of language on behaviours. She also offers practical advice on how to use language as a tool for fostering understanding and positive communication.

In conclusion, Language for Behaviour and Emotions by Tracey Kast is a valuable guide on understanding the physical and emotional language of our bodies, and how it can be used to better understand ourselves and others. Through the various chapters of this book, Kast provides in-depth insight into how emotion and behaviour are interconnected through language and the role context plays in understanding them. She further explores how language can be used to foster understanding and positive interactions, and offers various helpful strategies and techniques to get the most out of it.