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Book Synopsis'This book should be on the shelf of every professional that works with teenagers in ANY setting. As lives become increasingly busy, emotional health andl literacy is often overlooked. In this text, Rae shows us how to create a dialogue with teenagers and reminds us that emotional health is an indicator of overall health as teenagers become adults'
-Donna Duffy, School of Health and Human Sciences, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, USA The pressures and concerns of teenagers are at the forefront of their emotional and mental health. This resource provides young men and women with guidance and tools to recognise the importance of social skills to aid their development.
The sessions and practical activities will allow students to address issues of identity, self esteem, covering topics including relationships, drugs and problem-solving.
The new edition also looks at:
- Gang cultures
- Cybe
Trade Review
′This book should be on the shelf of every professional that works with teenagers in ANY setting. As lives become increasingly busy and hectic, emotional health and literacy is often overlooked. In this text, Rae shows us how to create a dialogue with teenagers and reminds us that emotional health is an indicator of overall health as teenagers become adults′
-Donna Duffy, School of Health and Human Sciences, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, USA
′This book provides a thorough description of emotional literacy... I recommend following the structure, as it builds up skills and understanding in a logical order, although there is still scope to dip into the programme to address specific issues as required.′ -- Maire McLeod
Table of ContentsIntroduction and Rationale References Self-Esteem Appearance Peer Pressure Cyber-Bullying Friendships and Relationships Sex Talking about Feelings Drugs and Alcohol Gang Culture Workplace Pressures Evaluation and Looking forward
