The S.T.A.R. System: A Workbook Designed to Help Your Child Conquer the Isolation Monster
By Devin Hughes
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Isolation is perhaps one of the most insidious and damaging things that can happen to a human being, regardless of their age. It is even more detrimental to the well-being of children, as experiencing isolation whilst forming relationships and learning social skills will inevitably lead to unhappy kids that grow into unhappy adults. It’s important that we recognize the causes and signs and begin to undo the damage.
When it comes to children experiencing isolation, I view it as a bullying monster, keeping them trapped in a corner. It roars and rears its ugly head every time they think about venturing beyond the borders it has established, pushing them further into themselves. Eventually, they find comfort in staying behind that invisible line, where it’s harder for anyone – monster or not – to reach them.
Being a child is hard enough without anxiety and isolation getting in the way. They are changing more than ever before, not just physically, but mentally. If a child suffers from panic attacks, chronic worry, and feelings of isolation, it can be very difficult to meet their goals. The good news is that there are real, powerful ways that they can take control of their anxiety—and their life! This workbook is designed to help a child conquer the Isolation Monster.
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The S.T.A.R. System - Devin Hughes
THE S.T.A.R. SYSTEM
Self-Talk, Tolerance, Activity, Relationship
A workbook designed to help your child conquer the Isolation Monster.
by
Devin C. Hughes
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Devin C. Hughes
The S.T.A.R. System
Self-Talk, Tolerance, Activity, Relationship
Copyright 2016 by Devin C. Hughes
Born This Way
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Born This Way
The Isolation Monster
Devin’s Story
S.T.A.R. System Explanation
Awareness Exercises
Self-Talk Explanation
Self-Talk Exercises
Tolerance Explanation
Tolerance Exercises
Activity Explanation
Activity Exercises
Relationship Explanation
Relationship Exercises
Final Thoughts on the Isolation Syndrome
Devin C. Hughes
How to Help this Book: A Request
There’s nothin’ wrong with lovin’ who you are
She said, ’cause He made you perfect, babe
So hold your head up, girl and you you’ll go far
Listen to me when I say
I’m beautiful in my way
’Cause God makes no mistakes
I’m on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don’t hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you’re set
I’m on the right track, baby
I was born this way, born this way
Ooh, there ain’t no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain’t no other way, baby, I was born this way
I’m on the right track, baby, I was born this way
— Lady Gaga
I Was Born This Way
"The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor’s shortcomings as he is of his own."
— Eric Hoffer