Helping Teens

Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury. Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial.

This powerful book, based on cutting-edge research and cognitive behavioral strategies, will help you develop the know-how to effectively manage teen anxiety. You'll learn the best ways to support your teen in overcoming problematic thinking and fears, discover what behaviors and coping strategies unwittingly make anxiety worse, and understand how anxiety is best defeated with surprisingly counterintuitive methods.

“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of...

In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Roy Petitfils gives parents, pastors, and youth leaders the knowledge, courage, and tools they need to step in, make a difference, and be the presence of Christ for teens in crisis. Roy Petitfils knows what it's like to be an addicted, depressed teenager, filled with self-loathing and desperate for help. He describes himself at high school graduation as by far the largest person in his hometown and yet feeling as though he were "stuck in Harry Potter's invisibility cloak".

This book is for the parent who wants to understand pediatric anxiety to its core. Written and narrated in a way that is digestible for anyone, the approach is realistic and easy to implement. Anxiety runs on a spectrum where various techniques work better than others - which is why this book is packed with coping strategies for different times, places, and situations suited to fit a range of children’s needs.

Read by the author. Discover how to move from fear and frustration to hope and confidence as you support your children in developing a healthy, God-honoring sexuality. Author, speaker, and mom of four, Greta Eskridge, equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest, and hope-filled conversations...

Emotional Intelligence Habits is a groundbreaking book from Dr. Travis Bradberry, author of the bestselling Emotional Intelligence 2.0 that has sold millions of copies worldwide. In Emotional Intelligence Habits, Dr. Bradberry, the world’s foremost expert on EQ, offers an abundance of practical strategies that will teach you how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the micro behaviors that will take your EQ to new heights.

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills - the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

Don’t let your teen struggle alone any longer. Instead, help them overcome their anxiety and feel happier, while protecting them from extreme stress! Is your child struggling with school? Do they seem distant while avoiding emotional connections? Are you worried about your child’s mental health?

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills - the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

You're at your wits' end. Again. Your teen is bright, savvy, and capable—and completely unmotivated. Whether it's too much screen time, pandemic-induced resignation, or disillusionment at the state of the world, so many kids recently seem to have lost the passion to create, excel, engage, and do. What you need, for them and you, is a teen expert—a fresh voice to ask the right questions, make powerful suggestions, and offer proven techniques for getting your teen back in the game and focused on a future of fulfillment, success, purpose, and enjoyment.

The groundbreaking book that puts the focus on teens and young adults with social challenges. This book offers parents a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends for teens and young adults with social challenges—such as those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar, or other conditions. With the book’s concrete rules and steps of social etiquette, parents will be able to assist in improving conversational skills, expanding social opportunities, and developing strategies for handling peer rejection.

Finally—emotional balance for teens without endless therapy sessions. A science-backed self-regulation workbook that helps teens stress less, build resilience, and stay in control—step by step. If your teen feels anxious, moody, or easily overwhelmed, it’s not their fault. Their brain is still learning how to handle pressure, social media, and emotions that hit harder than ever. Written by Lila Wells, educator and teen mentor who has helped hundreds of adolescents develop emotional intelligence and confidence through practical, evidence-based tools. Most teens today live under ...

This book is a guide for: how to help your child be happy how to heal child emotional pain helping your child be peacefulThe scientifically supported methods offered by Dr. Jim Dincalci, a multiple award-winning author, will help teens and children feel better and move forward freed of resentment, guilt, and anger, by letting go of painful upsets or hurts. It gives activities to help children's emotional development.Decades of research and centuries of religious teaching support that forgiveness can help adults, adolescents, and children heal upsets and trauma of the past and enjoy better ...

Anger is a message. Are you ready to hear what your child is really trying to say? Whether it shows up as yelling, shutting down, eye-rolling, or refusal to engage, anger in teens and pre-teens is more than just a behavior problem—it's a form of communication. And behind it is often a child who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or powerless. In this compassionate and practical guide, psychologist Dr. Richard L. Travis helps parents move beyond punishment and power struggles to understand the root of their child’s anger. With real-life examples, updated research, and easy-to-apply tools,...

Whether your teen is struggling with academic pressure, social anxiety, or general overwhelm, Calming Teenage Anxiety offers a clear, empathetic roadmap to help them thrive. With patience, insight, and the right support, you can guide your teen toward a more confident and emotionally healthy future.

This Meditation Book is Simple, and Complete! Secrets for Success is a book I've wanted to write for a decade. Who is this Meditation Book For? If you want to learn basic meditation, or progress further - this book is for you. Feel free to write me directly and ask any questions you have as you practice. If you want to learn from a book that is free from religious bias and undertones - this book is for you. If you want to use meditation to either relax or reach the amazing states of jhana - this book is for you. Jhanas are a series of mind-states that occur during meditation when the mind ...

Can your teen manage money, time, and responsibilities without constant reminders? Do they know how to cook a meal, care for themselves, or set healthy boundaries in relationships? Are they ready to step confidently into adulthood — or still figuring out the basics? In today’s fast-paced world, many teens feel unprepared for life beyond school. Academic success is important, but without real-world skills, young people can struggle with independence, decision-making, and self-confidence. That’s where Practical Life Skills for Teens steps in. This empowering guide is more than just ...

Trauma-informed care (TIC) involves a broad understanding of traumatic stress reactions and common responses to trauma. Providers need to understand how trauma can affect treatment presentation, engagement, and the outcome of behavioural health services. This chapter examines common experiences survivors may encounter immediately following or long after a traumatic experience.

Tragedy, Trauma, and Loss in Teens and Pre-Teens: Healing the Emotional Wounds In today’s complex world, teens and pre-teens are facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from school violence and bullying to social media pressure, family instability, and personal loss. This updated and compassionate guide by Dr. Richard L. Travis offers parents, guardians, and educators a roadmap to understanding how young people experience trauma and how to support their emotional healing. With real-life examples, up-to-date research, YouTube and TED Talk links, and practical tools, this book explores: ...