Good thinking : a teenager's guide to managing stress and emotion using CBT

Practical help for teenagers navigating negative emotions, stress and self-defeating behaviour. Although most of us pay little attention to our emotions, feelings like anxiety, anger, frustration, guilt and sadness can have a huge impact on our lives. Sometimes we get stuck in negative ways of thinking that perpetuate these emotions, even when what is happening in our lives is not that bad. Teenage years can be a particularly challenging time. There are lots of changes happening – physical, social and mental, and emotional ups and downs are common. Upsetting emotions can lead to self-defeating behaviours, such as avoidance, irritability, withdrawal and brooding. While our emotions seem to have a life of their own, there are actually lots of things we can do to affect them. Learning skills to manage unhelpful emotions can make our lives much easier, now and into the future. They can also help us to get back on track more quickly when things go wrong. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an approach used by therapists all over the world to help people learn to think in a healthy and balanced way, and to bounce back more quickly from stressful events. It provides techniques to help overcome stress, negative emotions and self-defeating behaviour. Bestselling author of Change Your Thinking , Sarah Edelman, and Louise Remond, a specialist in therapy for teenagers, explain how to use these skills with clarity and compassion. The book contains plenty of real-life examples, practical tools and exercises. These strategies have a proven track record, and are valuable skills for a happier and more confident life. Practical help for teenagers navigating negative emotions, stress and self-defeating behaviour. Although most of us pay little attention to our emotions, feelings like anxiety, anger, frustration, guilt and sadness can have a huge impact on our lives. Sometimes we get stuck in negative ways of thinking that perpetuate these emotions, even when what is happening in our lives is not that bad. Teenage years can be a particularly challenging time. There are lots of changes happening 6 physical, social and mental, and emotional ups and downs are common. Upsetting emotions can lead to self-defeating behaviours, such as avoidance, irritability, withdrawal and brooding. While our emotions seem to have a life of their own, there are actually lots of things we can do to affect them. Learning skills to manage unhelpful emotions can make our lives much easier, now and into the future. They can also help us to get back on track more quickly when things go wrong. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an approach used by therapists all over the world to help people learn to think in a healthy and balanced way, and to bounce back more quickly from stressful events. It provides techniques to help overcome stress, negative emotions and self-defeating behaviour. Bestselling author of Change Your Thinking, Sarah Edelman, and Louise Re?mond, a specialist in therapy for teenagers, explain how to use these skills with clarity and compassion. The book contains plenty of real-life examples, practical tools and exercises. These strategies have a proven track record, and are valuable skills for a happier and more confident life Practical help for teenagers navigating negative emotions, stress and self-defeating behaviour. CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) is an evidence-based approach used by therapists all over the world for helping individuals to overcome stress, negative emotions and self-defeating behaviour. Teenagers are particularly at risk in this vulnerable time in their lives psychologically and emotionally and GOOD THINKING provides the tools to help them manage their emotions and learn to think in a healthy and balanced way. This book will help young people and their parents learn to deal with issues including: stresses at school, sport and home; overcoming common thinking errors; anxiety; depression; low self-esteem; anger; relationship difficulties; problem solving; communication; and goal-setting. Bestselling author of CHANGE YOUR THINKING, Sarah Edelman, and Louise Rmond, a specialist in therapy for teenagers, explain CBT clearly and compassionately and offer suggestions and exercises that are tailored for a younger readership. Practical help for teenagers navigating negative emotions, stress and self-defeating behaviour. CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) is a respected approach used by therapists all over the world as a way for individuals to overcome stress, negative emotions and self-defeating behaviour. Teenagers are particularly at risk in this hugely vulnerable time in their lives - psychologically and emotionally - and this self-help book provides them with the tools to manage their emotions and learn to think in a healthy and balanced way. This book will help young people and their parents learn to deal with issues such as: • Low self-esteem • Stresses at school, sport and home • Anger and frustration • Shyness • Relationship difficulties • Depression • Anxiety Bestselling author of CHANGE YOUR THINKING, Sarah Edelman, and Louise Remond, a specialist in therapy for teenagers, explain CBT clearly and compassionately and offer suggestions and exercises that...