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Your life, your way : skills to help teens manage emotions and build resilience / Joseph V. Ciarrochi & Louise L. Hayes ; illustrated by Katharine Hall.

Ciarrochi, Joseph, (author.). Hayes, Louise L., (author.). Hall, Katharine (Illustrator), (illustrator.).

Summary:

Being a teen these days is tough. Some days you feel like you're being pulled in a dozen different ways-- and none of them are your way. Ciarrochi and Hayes show teens how overcome self-doubts, cultivate the strength to face life's challenges, and reach your full potential. Using skills from mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and positive psychology, you'll discover new and effective ways to manage difficult emotions, break bad habits, and start believing in yourself. -- adapted from back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781684034659
ISBN: 1684034655
Physical Description: vii, 155 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Publisher: Oakland, CA : Instant Help, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2020]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Acceptance & commitment therapy skills to help teens manage emotions & build resilience"--Cover. "Based on the popular DNA-V model" -- Cover.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction: How to use this book -- Building your skills. Let your heart guide your journey ; Take control of your life ; Transform your viewpoint, transform your world -- Focusing your skills. When you can't stop thinking or worrying ; When you are anxious or nervous ; Build strong, supportive relationships ; Manage bullies ; When you feel low or sad ; When you have been hurt, been afraid, or feel unsafe ; When your online life is a hassle ; Develop authentic self-confidence ; Become excellent at anything -- Afterword.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 14-18 New Harbinger Publications.