The anxiety survival guide for teens : CBT skills to overcome fear, worry & panic / Jennifer Shannon, LMFT ; illustrations by Doug Shannon.

  • Shannon, Jennifer
Date:
[2015]
  • Books

About this work

Description

"Do you have problems with anxiety? The Anxious Teen Survival Guide is a much-needed, go-to guide to help you finally break free from the worry and ruminations that can get in the way of reaching your goals. If you have anxiety, your fears and worries can keep you from feeling confident and independent. Teen milestones such as making friends, dating, getting good grades, or taking on more mature responsibilities, may seem much more difficult. And if you're like countless other anxious teens, you may even avoid situations that cause you anxiety altogether-leaving you stuck in a cycle of worry and avoidance. So, how can you take control of your anxiety before it takes control of you? Based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this book helps you identify your "monkey mind"--The primitive part of the brain where anxious thoughts arise. You'll also be able to determine if you suffer from generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or separation anxiety. Full of powerful yet simple cartoon illustrations, this book will teach you practical strategies for handling even the toughest situations that previously caused you to feel anxious or worried. If you're ready to feel more independent, more confident, and be your best, this unique book will show you how"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication/Creation

Oakland, CA : Instant Help Books, [2015]

Physical description

viii, 235 pages : black and white illustrations ; 21 cm.

Notes

Copy 1. Donor: The Reading Agency.

Contents

Introduction: You are not alone and you are not to blame -- The monkey mind : staying alive -- Monkey logic : understanding the avoidance cycle -- Spot the monkey : identifying anxious thoughts -- Rule the monkey : take back control of your life -- Thank you, monkey! : how acceptance sets you free -- Shyness and social anxiety : why is everyone looking at me? -- Panic and agoraphobia : am I dying or going crazy? -- Specific phobias : insects, vomit, and needles--yikes! -- Generalized anxiety : worrywarts -- Separation anxiety : stand by me -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder : don't step on that crack! -- Other issues : insomnia and depression.

Funding information

This book is included in the Reading Well Books on Prescription list for young people's mental health. Reading Well is delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with Libraries Connected as part of the Libraries Connected Universal Health Offer. It was previously funded by Arts Council England and Wellcome. As of 2022, it is currently funded by Arts Council England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and the Welsh Government.

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ISBN

  • 9781626252431
  • 1626252432