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"Book cover of 'The Grit Guide for Teens' by Caren Baruch-Feldman, featuring a smiling teenager in a blue shirt and cardigan, with text highlighting resilience, self-control, and growth mindset." "Book cover of 'Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens' by Mary Karapetian Alvord and Anne McGrath, featuring a teenager holding a skateboard on a sidewalk, with text promoting flexibility and resilience." "Book cover of 'Acting Out: Understanding and Reducing Aggressive Behaviour in Children and Youth,' edited by David A. Wolfe, with an orange background and bold red and white text."

The Grit Guide for Teens (by Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD)

A practical workbook designed to help teenagers build perseverance, self-control, and a growth mindset. This book encourages resilience, bouncing back from failures, and achieving personal goals through engaging exercises and strategies.

Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens (by Mary Karapetian Alvord, PhD, and Anne McGrath, MA)

A step-by-step guide to help teenagers identify and break free from harmful thought patterns, such as catastrophizing and negative self-talk. The book promotes mental flexibility and resilience, helping teens challenge their inner critic and build a healthier mindset.

Acting Out: Understanding and Reducing Aggressive Behaviour in Children and Youth (Edited by David A. Wolfe)

This book explores the causes and impacts of aggressive behavior in children and youth. It offers strategies for understanding, managing, and reducing aggression, making it a valuable resource for educators, parents, and professionals.
"Book cover of 'The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids' by Lawrence E. Shapiro and Robin K. Sprague, featuring a young girl meditating, with text highlighting stress management and emotional regulation activities." "Book cover of 'The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens' by Lisa M. Schab, featuring a group of teens raising their hands in celebration, with text promoting confidence and self-acceptance." "Book cover of 'Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids' by Jennifer J. Solin and Christina J. Kress, featuring a young girl jumping joyfully with text highlighting activities for emotional regulation and focus."

The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids (by Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD, and Robin K. Sprague, LCPC)

A workbook filled with 55 fun and effective activities to help children manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. The exercises focus on building confidence, emotional regulation, and relaxation techniques suitable for kids and families.

The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens (by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW)

This interactive workbook is designed to help teens build confidence, overcome insecurity, and embrace self-acceptance. It includes practical exercises to stop negative self-talk, foster a positive self-image, and achieve personal goals.

Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids (by Jennifer J. Solin, PsyD, and Christina J. Kress, MSW)

Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, this workbook helps children manage intense emotions, control outbursts, and improve relationships. With 37 simple activities, kids learn emotional regulation, mindfulness, and social skills.
"Book cover of 'Cool, Calm, and Confident' by Lisa M. Schab, featuring a young girl in a plaid dress pointing forward, with text promoting assertiveness and self-esteem skills." "Book cover of 'The Anger Workbook for Teens' by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, featuring a teenager in a blue sweater with arms crossed, with text about managing anger and expressing feelings healthily." "Book cover of 'Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens' by Sheri Van Dijk, featuring a silhouette of a person standing under a starry sky with text about emotional management and social skills."

Cool, Calm, and Confident (by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW)

A workbook focused on teaching assertiveness and self-esteem skills to children. Through fun activities, kids learn how to handle teasing, bullying, and social challenges with confidence and resilience.

The Anger Workbook for Teens (by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, PhD)

This workbook helps teens identify their anger triggers, develop emotional control, and express feelings in healthy ways. It includes practical exercises for managing frustration and staying calm in challenging situations.

Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens (by Sheri Van Dijk, MSW)

Using DBT-based strategies, this book guides teens to manage mood swings, control anger, and improve relationships. The exercises focus on building mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
"Book cover of 'The Body Image Workbook for Teens' by Julia V. Taylor, featuring a teenage girl in a pink jacket outdoors in autumn, with text about developing a healthy body image and self-acceptance." "Book cover of 'Looking After Your Mental Health' by Usborne, featuring a colorful collage with icons like a lightbulb, clouds, and speech bubbles, with text about confidence, self-esteem, and stress-busting tools." "Book cover of 'The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make' by Sean Covey, featuring a close-up of a teenager in a gray hoodie, with text about navigating life choices."

The Body Image Workbook for Teens (by Julia V. Taylor, MA)

This workbook supports teens, especially girls, in developing a positive body image and overcoming self-doubt in a world focused on appearance. It includes activities to set healthy boundaries, respect their bodies, and build self-confidence.

Looking After Your Mental Health (by Usborne)

An accessible guide for young people to understand and care for their mental health. It covers topics like stress management, self-esteem, social media impact, and how to seek help. The book provides practical tools to cope with life's challenges.

The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make (by Sean Covey)

A comprehensive guide for teens to navigate critical life decisions about school, friends, family, dating, and self-esteem. Updated for the digital age, it includes strategies to make smart, responsible choices.
"Book cover of 'How to Be Calm' by Anna Barnes, featuring a minimalistic green background with white text and simple, calming illustrations."    

How to Be Calm (by Anna Barnes)

A beautifully illustrated guide to cultivating calmness and mindfulness. This book provides tips, quotes, and exercises to help readers manage stress, embrace positivity, and maintain a balanced state of mind.
   
 
"Book cover of 'Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High,' Third Edition, with a bold red background and white and yellow text." "Book cover of 'Coping Skills for Teens Workbook' by Janine Halloran, featuring a circular design with sections labeled relaxation, movement, processing, and more on a brown background." "Book cover of 'Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens,' featuring a serene image of a person in a canoe on a calm lake at sunrise."

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

This book provides practical strategies for navigating high-stakes conversations where emotions run strong, helping readers communicate effectively and achieve positive outcomes.

Coping Skills for Teens Workbook

This workbook offers 60 practical strategies to help teenagers manage stress, anxiety, and anger. It covers topics such as relaxation, movement, and sensory coping techniques.

Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens

A comprehensive guide for educators, parents, and therapists to teach mindfulness to children and teenagers, promoting emotional regulation and well-being.

"Book cover of 'Becoming Aware' by Daniel J. Siegel, featuring clean white text with gold and orange circular accents on a cream background." "Book cover of 'Big Life Journal for Kids,' featuring colorful, playful text with a white background and decorative doodles." "Book cover of 'Crush Your Test Anxiety,' with vibrant and bold text on a clean, focused design background."

Becoming Aware

This 21-day mindfulness program helps readers reduce anxiety and cultivate calm. It includes practical exercises to enhance self-awareness and emotional balance.

Big Life Journal for Kids

This journal encourages children to embrace growth mindsets, develop self-confidence, and dream big through fun activities and prompts.

Crush Your Test Anxiety

A practical guide to overcoming test anxiety, offering techniques and strategies to boost confidence and improve performance in academic settings.

"Book cover of 'Under Pressure' by Lisa Damour, featuring a close-up of a teenage girl with curly hair against a bold red and black design." "Book cover of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens' by Sean Covey, featuring red, black, and yellow text with a small graphic of headphones." "Book cover of 'Helping Your Anxious Child,' Third Edition, featuring a pair of legs in polka-dot rain boots on a purple and blue background."

Under Pressure

This book explores the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls, providing actionable insights for parents and educators to support their mental health and resilience.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

A teen-focused adaptation of the bestseller, this book teaches seven essential habits for personal growth, leadership, and success in life.

Helping Your Anxious Child

A step-by-step guide for parents to help children manage anxiety and build coping skills, using evidence-based strategies and practical advice.

"Book cover of 'Mind Over Mood' by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky, featuring bright green, orange, and purple sections with a smiling cartoon face in a box."    

Mind Over Mood

A widely-acclaimed workbook that helps readers change the way they think to improve their mood, using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques.

   
 
"Book cover of 'Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Big Feelings' by Dr. Fiona Zandt and Dr. Suzanne Barrett, featuring watercolor illustrations of happy, sad, and stormy clouds and a smiling sun." "Book cover of 'The Worry Workbook for Kids' by Muniya S. Khanna and Deborah Roth Ledley, featuring a young girl wearing a backpack and purple and yellow accents." "Book cover of 'The Zones of Regulation' by Leah M. Kuypers, featuring colorful sections in yellow, green, blue, and red, with text about fostering emotional control."

Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Big Feelings

A therapist's guide for working with preschool and primary children, offering creative and engaging methods to help kids manage emotions such as anger, sadness, and anxiety.

The Worry Workbook for Kids

This workbook provides 25 activities to help children overcome anxiety and fear of uncertainty. It encourages confidence, resilience, and trying new things through fun exercises.

The Zones of Regulation

A curriculum designed to teach children and teens self-regulation and emotional control. The book includes practical tools and strategies to understand and manage feelings effectively.

"Book cover of 'Breathe Like a Bear' by Kira Willey, featuring a cheerful illustration of a bear "Box set cover for 'A Little SPOT of Emotion Series' by Diane Alber, featuring colorful illustrations  

Breathe Like a Bear

A collection of 30 mindfulness exercises for kids, presented through fun and engaging stories to help them stay calm, focused, and grounded.

A Little SPOT of Emotion Series (Box Set)

This set of books teaches children about emotions and life skills, such as teamwork, creativity, optimism, and courage, through engaging stories and relatable characters.