Ouch! Why Do I Hurt?: A Children’s Workbook and Guide to Understanding Pain

Studies show that when kids understand how pain works, they fear it less and are more able to return to school and the activities they enjoy — which can help them start feeling better. This workbook and guide includes stories, metaphors, colorful illustrations and activities to help teach kids about the body’s amazing protective system — the nervous system. Kids will learn how pain works and healthy ways to manage pain when they experience it. Writing, drawing and coloring activities help kids discover steps they can take to start feeling better, while also improving comprehension of the information in the book. For kids currently experiencing pain, this book can help ease fears and help them start to feel better. For all other children, this interactive pain workbook prepares them to cope with future pain experiences in a healthy and positive way. A valuable tool for kids, the adults in their lives and the healthcare providers entrusted with their care, this book makes learning about pain fun. This book includes: Details about how pain works and what to do about it in simple language that kids can understand. Activities for kids to write, draw and color to help improve comprehension of the material. Opportunities for kids to be creative and imaginative as they discover actions they can take to help them start feeling better. Written by physical therapists Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD; Jennifer Welter, PT, DPT; and Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT. Illustrated. Softcover, 40 pages. Published On: 2024-02-20