Description
Book SynopsisTired of Teen Anxiety is a step-by step guide for teens on how to come to terms with anxiety, do the things that matter to them and get on with living their lives. Drawing on principles of mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the authors describe sophisticated, evidence-based clinical techniques in accessible language - giving teens a toolkit for turning towards their anxiety in positive ways. By acknowledging that difficult thoughts and feelings are a normal part of being human, rather than something that we must try to stamp out or wish away, they normalise the everyday struggles of anxious young people so they can learn to create a new relationship with their anxiety that allows them to fulfil their potential and enjoy every day of their lives. The material is presented in an engaging and appealing style with illustrations, plentiful exercises and downloadable audio.
Table of ContentsIntroduction – Let’s talk 1. Getting to know your anxiety 2. Our brains as threat detectors 3. More on mindfulness 4. Control and avoidance 5. Values – what you care about 6. Building a better compass (Discovering your Discoverer) 7. Letting go of the fight with anxiety 8. Getting to know your travelling companion 9. Taming the voice of your travelling companion 10. Your thoughts do not define you 11. Breaking out of the anxiety cage 12. Saying yes and meaning it 13. Nobody’s perfect – practising self-kindness
