Childswork Adds New Products To 2014 Catalog

MELVILLE, N.Y. - May 14, 2014 - PRLog -- The Guidance Group announced today the release of their new product buyer’s guide catalog for their Childswork/Childsplay website, available for free online view and/or download HERE.

The guide is packed with new and existing products that have made Childswork.com a leader in hands-on therapeutic materials for over two decades. Their products are aimed at helping children and teens deal with some of their most simple and complex daily challenges using fun and educational products; tools often used in group and one-on-one sessions by counselors, teachers, schools, and parents, like Cheryl Lassy, who says Childswork is one of her "go to resources" in the classroom.

And, for a limited time, Childswork.com is pleased to offer Free Shipping for orders of $50 or more when using code WBDK.

Jamie Werz, President of The Guidance Group, stated that “We have a deep sense of commitment to helping children and teens overcome the challenges they face, and bypass the many hurdles placed before them by others.  It is our mission to empower children and teens through educational and learning aids that can assist them with their emotional and social-skills growth. It is our hope to help them achieve becoming the best and happiest they can be. We’re very proud of our long history in this effort.”

The catalog features a host of new products, including but not limited to:

TOSS AND LEARN games for grades 3-6, helping players learn important skills to apply to commonly encountered situations. Each game includes multi-colored die, skill sheets, a packet of points, rules, and facilitator guidelines.

GO FISH Card Games for grades K-2 and grades 3-5, based on the popular card game, Go Fish. New games include New Fish in School, Manners are a Good Catch, and School of Success. These and other games use two decks of 50 cards to help youngsters improve social and emotional skills in the following areas: Anger, Friendship, Feelings, Character, Responsibility, and Conflict. Rules sheet and facilitator guidelines included.

SMART SHARKS for grades 5-8. Based on the popular card game, 21, these eight games are a new series for middle school students. They use different “smart” sharks to deliver the skill sets in an effective way that middle schoolers can relate to -- using “scenario-based” cards that represent the typical issues faced by middle school students on a daily basis in dealing with peers and after-school activities. Each game comes in a sturdy box with a deck of 52 cards, facilitator’s guide, and rule booklet.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKBOOKS for ages 12-18. A “must-have” collection for anyone who works with teens. Includes activities for use in individual or group counseling sessions. New titles include The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens, The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens, and The Bullying Workbook for Teens.

SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIOR INERVENTIONS, STRATEGIES, AND TOOLS BOOK W/CD for grades K-12. Provides teachers, school social workers, psychologists, and counselors with information on mental health and behavior and practical interventions to help students succeed. It includes easy-to-use forms, checklists, and charts to record interventions, progress, and concerns. A section just for school social workers, psychologists, and counselors includes forms to make documentation easier. This book can serve as a go-to guide for any educator who wants assistance in developing behavior interventions or documenting information regarding student concerns. 120-pages, CD includes reproducible material, spiral-bound.

THE TALKING, FEELING & DOING COLLECTION for ages 4-15. The complete collection includes the tools professionals need to develop a therapeutic focus and initiate intervention. Based on the technique of mutual storytelling, these highly-developed tools help elicit responses from kids that will serve as a point of departure for meaningful psychotherapeutic exchanges.

These and other Childswork/Childsplay products deal with self-esteem, friendship, anger, character building, responsibility, bullying, leadership, social networking, conflict resolution, stress, attending a new school, social success, coping with cliques, and anxiety.

For more information on The Guidance Group visit their website at guidance-group.com, or their branded sites childswork.com, couragetochange.com, redribbonresources.com.

Contact Guidance Group today via email from any site, or call 1-800-962-1141.