Being a teenager is hard, and, for some, high school can feel like a psychological war zone. Demands to perform academically and on the field, complex social relationships, first-time romances, and the ever-growing list of extracurricular activities young people are supposed to engage in combined with the raging emotions most teenagers experience can overcome even the most well-balanced young person leading to anxiety, depression, and more.
I know what it is like as a parent to have a teen with anxiety. When my beautiful, talented daughter entered middle school 13 years ago she developed severe social anxiety. As a therapist, I knew that adolescence is the age of onset for many types of anxiety and that there were powerful tools that could help her. I wanted her to know she was not alone and looked for a book on teen social anxiety. There were none! This is what led me to write my first book, The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens. With the right tools, this painful time can be a time of growth. Here is Rose’s story in her own words.
My publisher, New Harbinger Publications, has created this free guide, teens will learn six key research-based psychological skills that will help teens:
- Let go of anxiety and self-doubt
- Feel calm in the face of everyday problems
- Develop a positive self-image
- Calm intense emotions (including anger)
- Resolve conflicts and get along with others
- Deal with the daily drama without getting wrapped up in it
Learning these skills and practicing them in their daily lives will not only help teens better navigate the often-treacherous terrain of high school but will also provide them practical tools they can use throughout their lives. You can download the free guide here: https://www.newharbinger.com/teen-skills
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