Mindfulness for teen worry : quick & easy strategies to let go of anxiety, worry, & stress

Mindfulness for teen worry Quick & easy strategies to let go of anxiety, worry, & stress

Jeffrey Bernstein, 1961-

Book - 2017

Being a teen isn't easy: you probably have worries about your grades, about fitting in, about what will happen after your graduate. Bernstein presents quick, easy-to-learn mindfulness exercises readers can use anytime, anywhere to stop worries from growing and taking over.

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Subjects
Anxiety in adolescence.
Stress in adolescence.
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Published
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Jeffrey Bernstein, 1961- (author)
Physical Description
224 pages ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781626259812
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Moving Out Of Worry Wasteland With Mindfulness
  • 1. Why You Get Stuck In Worry Wasteland
  • 2. The Magic Of Mindfulness
  • 3. The Beginner's Mindfulness Tool Kit
  • 4. Getting Back In Control By Letting Go
  • 5. Mindfulness For Your Body
  • Part 2. Mindfully Managing The Top Four Teen Worries
  • 6. Freeing Yourself From School Pressures
  • 7. Managing Social Worries With Mindfulness
  • 8. Mindfulness For A Positive Body Image
  • 9. Freeing Yourself From Family Frustrations
  • 11. Staying Mindful For Life
  • 10. Managing Worries For Life With Mindfulness
  • Acknowledgments
  • Appendix: Getting Further Help
  • Resources
  • Further Reading
  • References
Review by Library Journal Review

Stress is an epidemic, spreading viciously among teens. School demands, social pressures, the physical changes of puberty, and shifting family dynamics all compound to create anxiety, the fast-paced digital age a whirring centrifuge multiplying the intensity. PhD Bernstein (10 Days to a Less Defiant Child; Why Can't You Read My Mind?) advocates mindfulness techniques that enable teens to notice what's going on in their mind, body, and the world around them. According to the author, the average person has nearly 70,000 thoughts per day, or a dizzying 48.6 thoughts per minute. Simple--to-learn activities offer the antidote. Getting stuck in one's own head is a process that upends teens as well as adults. Bernstein suggests young people use their five senses to stay grounded in the present, being mindful of breath, thoughts, and feelings. He explores common causes of teen worry and shares specific strategies for each. Walking meditation is a tool to help with body-image struggles. VERDICT Including "in their own words" sections and practical exercises, this resource will be useful to parents and teachers to inoculate teens against the onslaught of anxiety plaguing the current culture. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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