Frydenberg, E., Deans, J.,Klarin, S., Baxter, E., de Quadros-Wander, B., Ostuki, R., Pang, D., Su, H. (2016) Frydenberg, E., Deans, J., Klarin, S., de Quadros-Wander, B., Jones, N., Stirling, S., Deery, B., Otsuki, R, Cornell, C., Dobee, P., Kaufman, D., Kiernan, N (2015)

COPE-R Wisdom Program

This research was designed to develop the knowledge and skills of emotional recognition and the use of pro-social and empathic behaviours such as caring and sharing in children aged four to five years old. Areas covered include: understanding emotions caring for others; open communication; polite/respectfulbehaviours; and empathic sharing. These topics were taught through the use of discussions and activities, and were implemented within the classroom in whole group and small group situation.

To view the 2016 COPE-R Pre-Program Research Booklet, click here.

Frydenberg, E. (2015). Victoria: ACER

Families Coping: Effective strategies for you and your child

Families Coping brings together two frameworks – positive parenting skills and the transactional model of stress and coping – to create a program of positive psychology aimed at parents, children and counselling professionals. It provides a toolkit for parents that can be used in a self-help mode or as an instructor-led program. It brings together tried and true principles of good parent–child relationships, which will benefit the family through childhood years and beyond.

Deans, J., Frydenberg, E., Liang, R. (2013 - 2015) Families Can Do Coping: Parenting Skills in the Early Years

Families Can Do Coping: Parenting Skills in the Early Years

This research program was designed to support parents with practical and easy to implement strategies on how to raise happy, confident and respectful children. Each session included a theoretical introduction followed by a range of examples and activities that parents can do apply within the home. Real-life examples relevant to the participants will feature.

To purchase Families Coping: Effective strategies for you and your child, click here.

Deans, J., Frydenberg, E, O’Brien, K. (2012)

Developing Everyday Coping Skills in the Early Years. Proactive strategies for supporting social and emotional development

This evidence-based book is designed to help children to develop coping skills through arts and language-based activities. The strategies suggested build on children's existing knowledge and skills to enhance their learning. The focus is on: improving children's emotional health and creativity; helping children to develop resilience, particularly in periods of high stress such as transition from preschool to school; and increasing children's capacity to cooperate, respect, work with others and demonstrate empathy and concern for others and the environment. The authors explain how to identify children at risk, particularly those experiencing anxiety or delay in social and emotional development so that parents and practitioners can intervene early where developmental delays or socio-emotional difficulties exist. Practitioners and parents of children aged 3-8 will find a treasure trove of activities to build coping and self-esteem through creative play.

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Chalmers, K., Deans, J., Frydenberg, E., Tsurutani, H. (2011)

Early Years Coping Project: Phases I–IV

An overview of the Early Years Coping Project Publications, Samples, Outcomes and Implications.

To view Early Years Coping Project - Phases I-IV: click here

Chalmers, K., Deans, J., Frydenberg, E., Tsurutani, H. (2011)

An Exploration Into the Coping Strategies of Preschoolers: Implications for Professional Practice

The capacity to identify a range of coping strategies related to specific situations has implications not only for theory development, but also for the design of effective prevention and intervention programs to help children more effectively deal with life challenges.

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Chalmers, K., Deans, J., Frydenberg, E., Tsurutani, H. (2011)

Operationalising Social and Emotional Coping Competencies in Kindergarten Children

In order to assess a child's competence in the social and emotional domains of development, specifically emotional recognition, regulation and expressiveness in interactions, it is necessary to have an understanding of the types of stresses and problems children face at that developmental age.

Deans, J. & Frydenberg, E. (2011)

Coping Competencies in the Early Years: Identifying the Strategies that Preschoolers Use

A three phase study to assess and help develop young children's coping skills...

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Frydenberg, E. & Deans, J. (2011)

The Early Years Coping Cards

n 2010 the Early Years Coping Cards were finalized and a piloted program investigating the use of the cards, involving early years teachers and children aged 4-8 years in two settings was undertaken. This work was submitted for the DEECD Early Years Awards, short listed and awarded a High Commendation. The Early Years Coping Cards are published by by ACER early in 2011.

The Early Years Coping Cards is a set of pictorial situation and coping response cards to engage young children aged 4 to 8 years old in discussing a variety of challenging situations and ways of coping with them. It is accompanied by a User’s Guide that includes some background information, conclusions from research and practical tips on using the cards.

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