Cool, Calm, and Confident

Cool, Calm, and Confident: A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Assertiveness Skills is a self help style workbook from New Harbinger Publications written by clinical psychologist Lisa M Schab. Aimed at roughly ages six to twelve, it uses stories, worksheets, and simple exercises to teach children how to express feelings, set boundaries, handle teasing, and cope with worry. Schab draws on cognitive behavioral and social skills training techniques to make abstract ideas concrete. Families and counselors use the book as a structured way to build confidence and communication skills, working through it slowly and practicing strategies in real life situations.