CONQUER NEGATIVE THINKING FOR TEENS

¦ This is the first book to tackle the ten most common
negative thinking habits that teens experience.
¦ This book utilizes evidence-based cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT). In clinical studies, CBT-based techniques—
particularly cognitive restructuring—have shown to be
effective for treating negative thinking habits for teens.

This workbook offers a powerful technique called cognitive restructuring to help teens reframe their thoughts, regulate their emotions, become more flexible thinkers, and stop letting thoughts define them. They'll learn to target the ten specific kinds of negative thinking habits that can cause them to worry or feel bad, such as the
I can't habit, the doom and gloom habit, the all or nothing habit, the jumping to conclusions habit, and more!
Each chapter walks teens through each kind of negative thought and offers real-life examples—as well as the sorts of behaviors, emotions, and bodily sensations that might be expected. By recognizing these negative thinking habits, teens will feel more in control and less anxious and sad. They'll also gain an understanding of unhelpful or unrealistic thoughts, learn how to challenge and replace them, and develop an action plan for moving forward.

Mary Karapetian Alvord, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of individuals with anxiety disorders, and with children and teens experiencing ADHD and other emotional and behavioral regulation problems. Her work recognizes the importance of resilience in the framework of CBT and frequently appears in the media.

Anne McGrath, MA, is managing editor of publications at US News & World Report, where she's had decades of experience in the areas of personal finance and investing, K–12 and higher education, and health, mental health, and medicine. She's also the original editor of several books on getting into law school, medical school, and schools of education. Alvord and McGrath both reside in Silver Spring, MD.