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Ouch! Why Do I Hurt?

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This workbook and guide provides a fun, interactive way to teach kids about how pain works and what to do about it. 

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 guide 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. 

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Written by physical therapists Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD; Jennifer Welter, PT, DPT; and Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT. 
 
Illustrated. Softcover, 40 pages. Non-returnable.

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March 30, 2023 / Sarah Rogers, Elementary Educator - Augusta, Wisconsin

Fantastic tool!

This is an incredible tool to use with children and families who are new to the pain experience due to an acute injury, or who have a child or family member with chronic pain. Kids are able to absorb and understand so much more than we sometimes give them credit for. This resource guides them through the scientific information in an engaging and interesting way. We will use OUCH! WHY DO I HURT? to empower and build resiliency within our students. Thank you for this fantastic tool!
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This is an incredible tool to use with children and families who are new to the pain experience due to an acute injury, or who have a child or family member with chronic pain. Kids are able to absorb and understand so much more than we sometimes give them credit for. This resource guides them through the scientific information in an engaging and interesting way. We will use OUCH! WHY DO I HURT? to empower and build resiliency within our students. Thank you for this fantastic tool!

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March 28, 2023 / Angela

Kids Get it...

Now you need to get this book! I had the opportunity to teach this curriculum during the research phase and the kids really understood it. They were engaged in the discussion and asked relevant questions. They were excited to know how pain "worked" in their bodies and minds. As a pain psychologist, I would highly recommend using this book with all young clients. It teaches them that they can have control over how they experience pain. Learning self-efficacy early sets them up for long-term success over future health struggles.
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Now you need to get this book! I had the opportunity to teach this curriculum during the research phase and the kids really understood it. They were engaged in the discussion and asked relevant questions. They were excited to know how pain "worked" in their bodies and minds. As a pain psychologist, I would highly recommend using this book with all young clients. It teaches them that they can have control over how they experience pain. Learning self-efficacy early sets them up for long-term success over future health struggles.

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March 28, 2023 / Chase Teagarden PT, DPT, TPS, CLT, Pediatric Chronic Pain PT - Houston, TX

A great tool for pediatrics!

This book has been pivotal in helping my pediatric pain patients understand the complexities of pain in an easy to understand way.
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This book has been pivotal in helping my pediatric pain patients understand the complexities of pain in an easy to understand way.

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March 23, 2023 / Amy - Santa Rosa

Highly recommended

As a non medical parent this book is invaluable! It’s wonderful the way it helps parents and children identify and understand pain. Highly recommend!
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As a non medical parent this book is invaluable! It’s wonderful the way it helps parents and children identify and understand pain. Highly recommend!

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March 23, 2023 / Heather, Educator - CA

Helpful & Educational

As an educator, I am very impressed with how well this book educated my family about pain, how it works and what we can do about it!
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As an educator, I am very impressed with how well this book educated my family about pain, how it works and what we can do about it!

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March 23, 2023 / CJ, Physical Therapist - Eau Claire, WI

Great resource for kids and parents!

As a PT and as a parent this book is a great read for kids to understand how pain works. It’s easy to understand and with enough pictures to keep my kids interested. Highly recommended for anyone who is having issues with pain but especially for those little ones.
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As a PT and as a parent this book is a great read for kids to understand how pain works. It’s easy to understand and with enough pictures to keep my kids interested. Highly recommended for anyone who is having issues with pain but especially for those little ones.

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March 22, 2023 / Mai Huong Ho-Tran, Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist - San Jose, CA

Practical tools

This book engages both the teacher and the kiddo! I always look for tools that can immediately carry over and be applied easily. Been waiting for this book to come out and so glad it’s here!
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This book engages both the teacher and the kiddo! I always look for tools that can immediately carry over and be applied easily. Been waiting for this book to come out and so glad it’s here!

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March 22, 2023 / Ian - Vacaville

Excellent Resource

What an incredible resource for both practitioners and families. This book explains pain in a clear and interesting way for kids to help them understand why they hurt. The activities are fun and a great learning tool for children to get a greater understanding of their bodies.
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What an incredible resource for both practitioners and families. This book explains pain in a clear and interesting way for kids to help them understand why they hurt. The activities are fun and a great learning tool for children to get a greater understanding of their bodies.

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March 21, 2023 / Trish - Eau Claire, WI

Wonderful teaching tool

What a great way to approach an incredibly important concept. This is a wonderful tool for empowering kids to understand their own bodies.
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What a great way to approach an incredibly important concept. This is a wonderful tool for empowering kids to understand their own bodies.

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March 21, 2023 / Jill Lawrence, Physical Therapistt - Bloomington/Mn

Unlocking Pain for Kids

The metaphors, illustrations and activities throughout this book are spot on. This resource is just what was missing for our pediatric population. The book unlocks the confusion around persistent pain and is valuable for providers, parents and kiddos alike.
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The metaphors, illustrations and activities throughout this book are spot on. This resource is just what was missing for our pediatric population. The book unlocks the confusion around persistent pain and is valuable for providers, parents and kiddos alike.

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March 21, 2023 / Regina Landrus, PT, Pain Science Specialist - Hendricks, Minnesota

Ouch! A must for the clinic

I was involved in some of the research that was used in writing this book and it was worth the wait for the book to come out!. The illustrations and activities are geared towards kids to aid in their learning. The theme throughout the book not only helps kids learn about pain, but ways they can do to calm their system down. A fabulous resource for any professional who is working with children who are in pain, or anyone who has a child in pain.
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I was involved in some of the research that was used in writing this book and it was worth the wait for the book to come out!. The illustrations and activities are geared towards kids to aid in their learning. The theme throughout the book not only helps kids learn about pain, but ways they can do to calm their system down. A fabulous resource for any professional who is working with children who are in pain, or anyone who has a child in pain.

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February 16, 2023 / A.B. - SLP, MN

Great book for kids!

This book does a great job of explaining pain to kids in a clear simple way. The activities and colorful illustrations make it fun and interesting for kids to learn about how pain works.
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This book does a great job of explaining pain to kids in a clear simple way. The activities and colorful illustrations make it fun and interesting for kids to learn about how pain works.

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