stress management for teenagers

"Introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, mindfulness--the practice of purposefully focusing attention on the present moment--can change a person's approach to stress, develop skills to handle anxiety and depression, and provide a sense of awareness and belonging . . . guides readers through how to get started with meditation as well as provides specific exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking social media habits and wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness"--Publisher.

Presents one hundred tips for teens to live more happy, healthy, and ethical lives.

Being a teen is stressful! Whether it's school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes - both mentally and physically. If you're like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren't alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes. All you need to do is stop, breathe, and be mindful and aware in the present moment. The Mindful Teen offers a unique program based in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to help you deal with stress. The simple, practical, and easy-to-remember tips in this book can be used every day to help you handle any difficult situation more effectively - whether it's taking a test at school, having a disagreement with your parents, or a problem you are having with friends. If you're ready to uncover your own inner strength and resilience through mindful awareness and take charge of your life, this book will show you how.

A guide for teens to help build confidence and resilience and manage stress after a traumatic experience using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Offers readers 12 tips for managing stress and anxiety, including practicing time management, staying active, and keeping a journal.

Teaches what meditation is, why stress occurs, and how meditation can help reduce stress. Also examines different meditation techniques and explains how meditation differs from relaxation, concentration, and self-hypnosis.

"Provides consumer health information for teens about common causes of stress, the effects of stress on the body and mind, and coping strategies"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a mindfulness program to help teenagers deal with stress in healthy ways, improve communication, and reduce conflicts with family and friends.

Dr. Carlson addresses common teen concerns with chapters such as "Make Peace with Your Mistakes," "Be Creative in Your Rebellion," "Be Okay with Your Bad Hair Day," "Turn Down the Drama Meter," and "Notice Your Parents Doing Things Right.".

In this powerful book, a pediatrician specializing in teen and adolescent medicine offers a breakthrough mindfulness program to help you deal with stress in healthy ways, improve communication, and reduce conflicts with family and friends. Being a teen is stressful! Whether it?s school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes?both mentally and physically. If you?re like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren?t alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes. All you need to do is stop, breathe, and be mindful and aware in the present moment.