{"id":574,"date":"2025-11-12T19:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/?page_id=574"},"modified":"2026-05-29T15:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:15:18","slug":"self-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/index.php\/self-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-726 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4.png 800w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-Self-Management800-x-800-px-V4-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-839\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian.png 600w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Canadian-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Self management is the central theme of these books about contemporary <strong>Canadian kids<\/strong>. The characters in these books develop the social-emotional skill of self management as they face conflict\u2014sometimes beyond their control\u2014 and go through challenging situations with peers, family, and others. Each story shows how stronger self management helps them make better choices.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Canadian<\/strong> settings and characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Realistic fiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Relatable challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Diverse characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Stories featuring romance, sports, and coming of age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SEL-SELF-MANAGEMENT-CATALOGUE_compressed.pdf\">Download our <strong>FREE<\/strong> catalogue!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d7b0aa47de701f877b589f04cdb67026\">Titles featuring self-management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-hoop-and-the-harm-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-768x1189.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-992x1536.jpg 992w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-1323x2048.jpg 1323w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151-1140x1765.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459417151.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-19fcf6a6dce9d33fbb26a4cf89fd322a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/the-hoop-and-the-harm-2\/\"><strong>The Hoop and the Harm<\/strong><\/a><br>By Jawara Pedican<br>$16.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A student athlete has to navigate the pressures of family expectations, manage his mental health,&nbsp; and search for his true passion through the transformative power of basketball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/rugby-rookies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720-768x1188.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720-993x1536.jpg 993w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720-1324x2048.jpg 1324w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720-1140x1764.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415720.jpg 1501w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-755c001bfd2266ec7f6dc5f7565b7320 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/rugby-rookies\/\"><strong>Rugby Rookies<\/strong><\/a><br>By Mike Levitt<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A teen girl faces her fears and proves her strength in forming a girls&#8217; rugby team, overcoming challenges and defying everyone&#8217;s expectations of her and her teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/no-known-address\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546-719x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546-719x1024.jpg 719w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546-768x1093.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546-1079x1536.jpg 1079w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546-1439x2048.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546-1140x1623.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459415546.jpg 1578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4b88be3f33e2aa26a6cc5bc870302911 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/no-known-address\/\"><strong>No Known Address<\/strong><\/a><br>By Steven Barwin<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL:<\/strong> Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-705a445cba90ad2b7d3cd7034ac5536a wp-block-paragraph\">A teen from a well-to-do, but abusive Victoria family finds himself homeless after facing false accusations. He navigates family abuse, homelessness, and the search for safety and belonging, eventually finding a supportive situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/paddle-battle\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459416239.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-202cdc0d2f2cd22df0642ac24a9ddcde wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/paddle-battle\/\">Paddle Battle<\/a><\/strong><br>By Eric Howling<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL: <\/strong>Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ec77444928fe3a65fc2e049949357a4b wp-block-paragraph\">A 13-year-old kayaker struggles with anger and self-blame after his parents\u2019 divorce, but finds emotional strength and renewed focus through his teammates amid wildfire threats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/rugby-rivals\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921-1322x2048.jpg 1322w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921-1140x1766.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9781459414921.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-bc0312c6ad6641fbcc79f490248364a1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/rugby-rivals\/\"><strong>Rugby Rivals<\/strong><\/a><br>By Mike Levitt<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL: <\/strong>Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-26ce6477f1a7a13e30e9df824cb48c82 wp-block-paragraph\">A rugby player has trouble fitting in at his snobby new school, and with his new teammates.&nbsp; After lashing out and hurting a teammate in an unsporting way he struggles to learn valuable lessons about teamwork, and regains his sense of integrity and purpose on the rugby field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/golden-game\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-661x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-661x1024.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-768x1190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-991x1536.jpg 991w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-1321x2048.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316-1140x1767.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9781459412316.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5b89f4ccfb664915c800d9a16f63295d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimer.ca\/childrens\/product\/golden-game\/\"><strong>Golden Game<\/strong><\/a><br>By David Starr<br>$12.95 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL: <\/strong>Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-130ebb7aa691616d2b907c04b5f4eaca wp-block-paragraph\">Abbas is supposed to play in a big soccer tournament but a traffic accident triggers crippling flashbacks to war-torn Syria. Abbas must learn to manage his anxiety so he can support his teammates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/self-management-5-book-set\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Self-Management-5-Book-Set.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Self-Management-5-Book-Set.png 800w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Self-Management-5-Book-Set-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Self-Management-5-Book-Set-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Self-Management-5-Book-Set-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Self-Management-5-Book-Set-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-56986279e664307089fe54c406e4cfbf wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#104d8c\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/formaclorimerbooks.ca\/product\/self-management-5-book-set\/\">Self-Management 5-Book Set<br><\/a><\/strong>$70.00 Paperback<br><strong>SEL SKILL: <\/strong>Self-Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-902807e0d5e7147cbc290996cc22c3dd wp-block-paragraph\">This selection of 5 titles will engage readers with stories where self-management skills are essential and characters are forced to learn to control impulses, manage their emotions and stay focused on their goals.<br><br><strong>Titles included:<\/strong><br>\u2022 <em>The Hoop and the Harm<br>\u2022 Rugby Rookies<br>\u2022 No Known Address<br>\u2022 Paddle Battle<br>\u2022 Rugby Rivals<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-fda5219e57c5e39af04793b491c56396 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/index.php\/self-awareness\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"725\" src=\"http:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4.png\" alt=\"Self-Awareness\" class=\"wp-image-725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorimersel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SEL-Topic-Button-sELFaWARENESS800-x-800-px-V4.png 800w, 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