Louise Hayes
The Thriving Adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to Help Teens Manage...
- ISBN 13:
- 9781608828029
- author:
- Louise Hayes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Harbinger
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 26.4 x 16.6 x 1.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Help Adolescents Thrive with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Adolescents face significant pressures and uncertainties as they navigate the challenges of growing up. The weight of these pressures can lead to negative self-labels and a lifelong burden of self-doubt. This book offers powerful techniques for working with adolescents, based on proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It provides skills and tips to help them manage difficult emotions, connect with their values, achieve mindfulness and vitality, and develop positive relationships with friends and family. By developing a strong sense of self, adolescents can build confidence and make a successful transition into adulthood. The evidence-based practices outlined in this book focus on helping adolescents manage stress in productive ways, setting the stage for a happy and healthy adulthood. This book is a valuable resource for teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals working with adolescents or teens. With its practical and effective approach, this book is an essential addition to any professional library.