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Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty for Teens

10 Tips to Overcome Anxiety, Fear, and Worry

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A fun and practical guide to help you deal with feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and self-doubt.

Do you ever feel stressed, worried, or anxious about the future? You aren't alone. From pandemics and natural disasters to school violence and social media overload, today's teens face an increasingly overwhelming and uncertain world. Add in the daily stress of school and grades, friends and relationships, extracurricular activities, jobs, and planning for college, and there's plenty to feel anxious about. The good news is that you can manage your fears, live with confidence, and make a positive impact. This book will show you how.

In this friendly guide just for teens, you'll gain a greater understanding of how uncertainty can trigger feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and self-doubt. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the book offers ten skills-based tips to help you take "smart risks," stop avoiding the things that make you feel uneasy, and bounce back from challenges and setbacks. Most importantly, you'll learn to become more comfortable with uncertainty, and take valued actions toward creating positive change in your life—and the world.

Not knowing what to do, what's going to happen, and what other people are thinking and feeling can be scary. And as a teen, you're going through a whole bunch of changes and transitions. Uncertainty is a part of life, but with this book as your guide, you'll learn to stay cool, calm, and focused on your bright future!

*The foreword by Sheri L. Turrell, PhD, is available at the publisher's website: https://www.newharbinger.com/turrell-foreword*

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    • Kirkus

      June 1, 2022
      This practical mental health text guides and reassures readers through a journey of understanding. First, readers become aware of uncertainty, something the authors explain in the context of fear about negative, unknown outcomes of future events. Readers then learn how to stop struggling with this inevitable aspect of existence and instead create intentional space for uncertainty, even finding the positives in it. They are encouraged to build social support networks while pursuing their individual passions and taking calculated risks, ultimately coming to look forward to full lives that include moments of uncertainty. The authors, both practicing psychologists working with young people, make readers feel welcome through the use of affirming and inclusive language and encouragement to take their time with the text to effectively develop the skills presented. Each of the 10 chapters is structured similarly and includes an opening and closing check on readers' knowledge, research-based scientific context, helpful definitions, profiles of a diverse assortment of teens, concrete skill-building steps, sample tips, and summative takeaways. The text assumes the maturity of its readers and validates the difficulties inherent in being a teenager. It also honors the mental struggles brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. The authors normalize the act of seeking professional help when needed; they acknowledge that this text is only a starting point for those with more severe symptoms of anxiety. A good resource for those with moderate anxieties. (references) (Nonfiction. 12-18)

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