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Mindfulness for teen anger : a workbook to overcome anger & aggression using MBSR & DBT skills
Title:
Mindfulness for teen anger : a workbook to overcome anger & aggression using MBSR & DBT skills
Author:
Purcell, Mark C.
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Publication Information:
Oakland, CA : Instant Help Books an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. [2014].
Physical Description:
vi, 136 pages ; 26 cm
Summary:
Being a teen in today's world is hard, and often teens struggle with feelings of anger toward themselves, their parents, and their friends. Using proven effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Mindfulness for Teen Anger teaches teens the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of anger. Inside, teens will learn to make better choices, stop overreacting, find emotional balance, and be more aware of their thoughts and feelings in the moment.
General Note:
"An instant help book for teens"--Cover.
Language:
English
Contents:
Understanding Your Anger Patterns -- What's Your Anger Style? -- Beneath the Surface -- Feeling Safe -- The Seeds of Anger -- The Cycle of Anger -- Power Struggles -- The Power of Mindfulness -- Mindful Check-In -- Self-Reflection -- Breathing in the Moment -- Trusting Your Wise Mind -- Acceptance and Change -- Self-Acceptance -- Preparing to Change -- How Do You Cope with Anger? -- The Costs and Benefits of Acting on Anger -- Triggers and Anger Invitations -- Responding Instead of Reacting -- CALM Log -- Anger Mapping -- Calming The Body -- Noticing Anger in Your Body -- Your Anger Alarm -- STOP -- Breathing Through Anger -- Body Scan -- Distraction -- Grounding -- Self-Soothing -- Releasing -- Clearing The Mind -- Cooling Wisdom -- Turning Hot Thoughts into Cool Ones -- RAIN -- Mindfulness of Thoughts -- Big Sky Meditation -- Noting -- Maintaining Emotional Balance -- Your Emotional Health -- Accepting Yourself and All Your Feelings -- Softening the Heart -- Acting Against Your Angry Urges -- Mindfulness of Emotions -- Your Emotional Fire Extinguisher -- Pain Is Inevitable, Suffering Optional -- Turning Toward Your Anger and Away from Blame -- Kind Connections -- Seeking Connection -- Deepening the Well of Understanding -- Effective Communication -- Using I-Messages -- Responding to Pain with Compassion -- Putting It All Together.
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ISBN:
9781608829163
Format :
Book