Here's What They Respond To
Psychotherapy Networker
Most of us were never trained to talk to adolescents, and they often find most standard; shrink-wrapped attempts to "engage" them infuriating. Here's what they respond to best.
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A simple skill to successfully manage teen anger
Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D.
Float on a Cloud is a popular and highly effective tool to manage not only a teen's anger, but also those underlying, super-strong feelings felt immediately before anger such as: frustration, fear, hurt, failure, humiliation, shame, sadness, rejection, distrust, jealousy, inadequacy, and insecurity. Just follow these 4 simple steps...
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How "13 Reasons Why" Missed the Mark
Meagan Houston, Ph.D., SAP
Whether you find the show compelling or troublesome, one thing is certain: We need to talk about the rise of teen suicide and trauma in kids and teens.聽That鈥檚 why we created a free, one hour online CE seminar聽designed for clinicians, educators, and even parents to learn how to talk about suicide and mental health with teens. Read more to get instant access...
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A sensory activity worksheet
Lee-Anne Gray, Psy.D.
Self-compassion for teens reduces suffering and stress through mindful awareness, self-kindness, interconnectedness, as well as the willingness to take action to relieve suffering.
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Learn how Gina Biegel uses Pleasant Life Moments in her work with teens
Gina Biegel, MA, LMFT
In this video, Gina Biegel, creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T), shares her Pleasant Life Moments and Pleasant Events Calendar interventions. They are powerful teen-focused mindfulness practices that draw awareness to the many positive moments and activities in daily life.
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