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[2015]
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"Do you have problems with anxiety? The Anxious Teen Survival Guide is a much-needed, go-to guide to help you finally break free from the worry and ruminations that can get in the way of reaching your goals. If you have anxiety, your fears and worries can keep you from feeling confident and independent. Teen milestones such as making friends, dating, getting good grades, or taking on more mature responsibilities, may seem much more difficult. And...
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2015.
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" If you're like many teen girls, you may feel intense pressure to fit in and make friends. In this fun and engaging guide, therapist and teen expert Lucie Hemmen offers ten tips to solve one of the biggest worries teen girls struggle with: social success. As you face new academic and social pressures, you may feel more stressed out than ever before. You want to relate to your peers, but you may not have the skills you need to successfully navigate...
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[2016]
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In an age of social media, texting, and ever-evolving technology, it���s easy to forget how to engage in real, face-to-face communication, a critical skill for your future success! As you become more connected to your smartphone and the internet, your ability to connect in person may diminish. But technology doesn���t replace the need for effective communication skills. In fact, successful personal and professional relationships are dependent...
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[2016]
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As a teen, you're experiencing intense changes in your life���both physically and mentally. To top it off, you're probably unsure of how to handle your emotions in a positive, constructive way. Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster offers evidence-based techniques to help you regulate your emotions and find balance in all areas of life��� whether it's at home, at school, or with friends and peers. By learning to be more aware of your...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"Are you your own worst critic? Do you compare yourself to friends, classmates, and celebrities? You aren't alone. It's easy to get caught up in the comparison game -- especially on social media. But over time, these negative habits feed your insecurities and make you feel like you just aren't good enough. So, how can you break free from self-criticism and start being a true friend to you? With this fun and friendly guide, you'll discover 50 simple...
9) Stuff That Sucks: a teen's guide to accepting what you can't change and committing to what you can
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"Sometimes everything sucks. This unique, illustrated guide will help you move past negative thoughts and feelings and discover what truly matters to you. If you struggle with negative thoughts and emotions, you should know that your pain is real. No one should try to diminish it. Sometimes stuff really does suck and we have to acknowledge it. Worry, sadness, loneliness, anger, and shame are big and important, but they can also get in the way of what...
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[2018]
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"Stop comparing yourself to others--you're special just as you are!" That's the message psychologist Michelle Skeen and her daughter, Kelly Skeen, instill in teen readers with this unique self-help guide. With this fun and engaging book, teens will learn how to silence their nit-picky inner critic, overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and discover what really matters to them"--
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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
In this compassionate guide, you'll find skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you tackle anxiety and harmful avoidance behaviors; manage negative emotions; cope with flashbacks and nightmares; and develop trusting, healthy relationships--even if your trust in others has been shaken to the core. You'll also learn more about the diagnosis and symptoms...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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"Being a teen in today's world isn't easy, and there are plenty of reasons to feel angry. Maybe you're struggling with your grades, read something upsetting in the news, are being bullied, feel rejected or let down, or have experienced something traumatic. You aren't alone, and your emotions are normal and valid. It's impossible to go through life without feeling anger some of the time. But what if, instead of letting your anger take control, you...
13) The stress survival guide for teens: CBT skills to worry less, develop grit & live your best life
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"School pressure, BFF drama, body changes, social media, dating--is it any wonder you're feeling stressed? You aren't alone. Many teens today find themselves worried, anxious, and stressed out. But there are ways you can take control of your stress before it interferes with your life. This ... 'survival guide' will show you how to deal with stress so you can get back to the things that make you happy"--Publisher marketing.
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[2020]
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"Teens deserve clear, accurate information about sex and consent. Real Talk About Sex and Consent is a complete guide for teen readers with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, how the body and brain respond to trauma, and communication. With this comprehensive road map, teen readers will learn how to make sexual decisions that honor their sense of values and cultivate happy, healthy, and emotionally supportive relationships...
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[2020]
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"Anxiety is a huge problem among today's teens-that's why teens need tangible tips and tools they can use every day to manage fears, stress, and worry. In Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens, four anxiety specialists offer practical and essential skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness to help teen readers "rewire" their anxious brain and get back to living their lives"--
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"Attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and self-compassion experts Mark Bertin and Karen Bluth bring teens powerful skills for overcoming self-criticism and building the executive functioning skills they need to become more confident, resilient, and independent. The book includes mindfulness tools to help teens accept the limitations of ADHD, and self-compassion strategies to help them stop beating themselves up and comparing themselves to their...
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"More than ever, teens need tools to manage stress and increase resilience. Based on the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, The Resilient Teen offers ten key skills to help readers bounce back from difficult situations, deal with difficult emotions, and cultivate a sense of joy, even in the face of modern-day stressors"--
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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"Two psychologists help teens improve their awareness about how uncertainty can trigger feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and self-doubt, and provide 10 skill-based tips from CBT and ACT to encourage teens to take smart risks, stop avoiding, and be more flexible as they develop a tolerance of uncertainty and learn to take valued actions toward creating positive change in their lives and the larger world"--
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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"Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens in the US, and the need for effective prevention has never been greater. Written by two adolescent suicide experts, this gentle and effective guide will help teens overcome suicidal thoughts by reducing emotional pain, increasing hope, and building meaningful connections. Readers will learn specific skills grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including how to establish...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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Many teens who struggle with anger also struggle with anxiety--and their anxiety can actually drive their anger or make it worse. Using an approach rooted in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), When Anxiety Makes You Angry helps teen readers identify the anxiety beneath their outbursts, practice acceptance of difficult emotions--rather than fighting or trying to ignore them--and learn healthy coping and self-regulation skills.