This is a 52-page illustrated self-help workbook for teenagers to understand and manage anxiety. It is designed to be worked through weekly over 6 weeks.
Week 1 explains anxiety as the “prehistoric brain” and the fight/flight/freeze response. It includes tracking anxiety on a “worry hill.” Week 2 covers breathing techniques to communicate with the “prehistoric brain” and relax, like square breathing. Week 3 focuses on progressive muscle relaxation. Week 4 provides calming mind techniques like describing objects and naming alphabetically.
Week 5 explains positive and negative automatic thoughts. It outlines common negative thinking styles and steps to challenge thoughts. Week 6 covers dealing with anxiety-provoking situations by planning and traffic light thinking. Tips are provided on exercise, nutrition, and sleep for lifestyle balance. Summaries, examples, and practice activities are included throughout. Overall, it uses engaging illustrations and age-appropriate examples to teach teens key strategies to understand and manage anxiety.
Contents
- Introduction
- Week 1 – The Pre-Historic Brain
- Week 2 – Communicating with the Pre-Historic Brain
- Week 3 – Calming the Mind
- Week 4 – Becoming a Thought Detective
- Week 5 – Dealing with Tricky Situations
- Week 6 – Healthy Body – Healthy Mind
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