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***THE COMPANION JOURNAL TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ME***Would you like to get to know yourself better and, ultimately, grow from where you are?In her career as a therapist and clinical psychologist, Dr Tara Porter has talked to hundreds of girls and young women who struggle with their mental health. In this interactive journal, she will guide you on your journey towards truly getting to know yourself, and help you explore your background, values, family bonds and friendships through the lens of compassion.Using a blend of quizzes, written exercises, psychological top tips and worksheets, this practical workbook will encourage you to identify what your values are, as well as to understand your own emotional landscape and the importance of gratitude and pride in yourself.The You Don't Understand Me Journal is a vital resource for any young woman wanting to improve their

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'The 21st-Century Girl's Survival Pack' - Caitlin Moran'I would recommend this brilliantly clear and informative book to every young girl...Tara writes with deep knowledge, warmth and humour about all the challenges young girls and all of us face, and she tells us how to overcome them' - Julia SamuelThe Sunday Times bestsellerFor girls and young women these are shifting times: never before have they had so much freedom and choice; but never before have they had so many demands placed upon them - by themselves as well as others.Writing directly to girls and young women Dr Tara Porter draws on decades of experience to offer them insight into their own psychology. From exams to friendship, from families to love, Tara pulls together everything she has learnt to provide accessible explanations and suggestions for teenagers and young women everywhere. Like a warm letter from a wise friend or big sister, You Don't Understand Me not only understands the young person's perspectives but guides them through their challenges they face. You Don't Understand Me is uniquely written to teenagers and young women. But in explaining young women to themselves, it also provides an indispensable guide to their parents: a glimpse behind the rolled eyes and the protestations their daughter makes: 'You Don't Understand Me'.'If God were a mother, this is the Bible she would write for teenage girls and young women. This book is the greatest gift you could give your daughter' - Caitlin Moran

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