About the Author

Dr. James J. Crist is the clinical director and a staff psychologist at the Child and Family Counseling Center in Woodbridge, Virginia. He is also the author of What to Do When you're Scared & Worried. He has worked with and helped lots of kids who were sad, lonely, grieving, and depressed.

Contents

Many kids and adults have overcome their sad and lonely feelings by using the ideas in this book. You can, too.

• Signs of being sad, and what your sad feelings might be telling you;
• Blues Busters - coping skills you can teach yourself and use to shake off sad feelings
• Exercises that help you get a handle on your feelings
• Ways to connect with other people in your life and make new friends
• What to do about sad and lonely feelings that are too hard to handle on your own
• How experts can help
• A special "Note to Grown-Ups" to share with your parent or another family adult
• A list of resources for when you want to know more