Max Cross Gets Unstuck from Anger - by Emma Waddington & Christopher McCurry (Paperback)

About the Book

"An illustrated story and workbook about managing anger using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for children aged 8-12 years"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Max Cross doesn't like feeling angry. She wants to be kind and patient.
But on her field trip everything is going wrong...she wanted to stay home but her parents made her go, and her classmates are so loud and annoying.
It's all so unfair! It makes her want to SHOUT!

Everyone gets angry and frustrated sometimes, but we don't have to let those challenging feelings overwhelm us. Follow Max's journey and learn how the brain gets stuck in anger, how normal that is, and what we can do about it.

Based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, this workbook is packed full of fun and engaging activities for children aged 8-12. It also includes a section for parents and caregivers with advice on how best to support your child.

Review Quotes

An enjoyable, realistic and practical approach for handling anger effectively. This is a great book for kids - and most parents can learn a lot from it too!--Dr Russ Harris, Author of The Happiness Trap

Max Cross Gets Unstuck from Anger is a delightful and captivating workbook for children, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It is beautifully written, and packed with important coping skills that can be used for a wide range of feelings.--Tamar D. Black, PhD, Educational and Developmental Psychologist and author, ACT for Treating Children and The ACT Workbook for Kids

Max Cross Gets Unstuck from Anger is a gift for kids and the adults who love them.
In this playful, science-informed workbook, Christopher McCurry and Emma Waddington offer young readers a way to understand anger not as an enemy to be fought but as a signal-one that can guide them toward what truly matters. Using the adventures of Max, practical exercises, and a warm, inviting tone, this book teaches school age children how to notice their feelings and urges to respond, and then to pivot toward what they care about. It's Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) distilled into a form that is both engaging and profoundly useful. For any child who struggles with big feelings-and for any caregiver seeking a compassionate, evidence-based approach to support them-this book is a must.

--Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Author of A Liberated Mind

About the Author

Christopher McCurry is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. He has 30 years' experience as a clinical child psychologist specializing in anxiety, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Seattle, Washington. He is the author of several books, including Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance and The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Teen Anxiety.

Emma Waddington is a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. She has experience working in CAMHS developing a DBT service for adolescents and working with children and families to help them overcome emotional difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties using CBT and ACT. She is co-author of the Life and Soul Library Series, alongside Christopher McCurry, and is based in Singapore.