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Hayes Louise L.

Hayes Louise L. - The Thriving Adolescent Using Acceptance And Commitment Therapy And Positive Psychology To Help Teens Manage Emotions Achieve Goals And Build Connection - Paperback

Hayes Louise L. - The Thriving Adolescent Using Acceptance And Commitment Therapy And Positive Psychology To Help Teens Manage Emotions Achieve Goals And Build Connection - Paperback

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Description: Adolescents face unique pressures and worries. Will they pass high school? Should they go to college? Will they find love? And what ways do they want to act in the world? The uncertainty surrounding the future can be overwhelming. Sadly and all too often if things don't go smoothly adolescents will begin labeling themselves as losers unpopular unattractive weird or dumb. And let's not forget the ubiquitous 'not good enough story that often begins during these formative years. These labels are often carried forward throughout life. So what can you do now to help lighten this lifelong burden? The Thriving Adolescent offers teachers counselors and mental health professionals powerful techniques for working with adolescents. Based in proven - effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) the skills and tips outlined in this book will help adolescents and teens manage difficult emotions connect with their values achieve mindfulness and vitality and develop positive relationships with friends and family. The evidence based practices in this book focus on developing a strong sense of self and will give adolescents the confidence they need to make that difficult transition into adulthood. Whether it's school family or friend related adolescents experience a profound level of stress and often they lack the psychological tools to deal with stress in productive ways. The skills we impart to them now will help set the stage for a happy healthy adulthood. If you work with adolescents or teens this is a must - have addition to your professional library.
Title: The Thriving Adolescent Using Acceptance And Commitment Therapy And Positive Psychology To Help Teens Manage Emotions Achieve Goals And Build Connection
Author(s): Hayes Louise L.
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Barcode: 9781608828029
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 11/1/2015
Category: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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