Developing Emotional Literacy with Teenagers: Building Confidence, Self-Esteem and Self Awareness, Edition 2
About this ebook
-Donna Duffy, School of Health and Human Sciences, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, USA
The pressures and concerns of teenagers are at the forefront of their emotional and mental health. This resource provides young men and women with guidance and tools to recognise the importance of social skills to aid their development.
The sessions and practical activities will allow students to address issues of identity, self esteem, covering topics including relationships, drugs and problem-solving.
The new edition also looks at:
- Gang cultures
- Cyber bullying
- Future pressures
- Eating disorders
This new resource also introduces therapeutic approaches to promote well-being, as well as offering accessible worksheets which can be downloaded from the ′Preview′ tab above.
Tina Rae has 25 years experience working with children, adults and families in both clinical and educational contexts within local authorities. She is currently a Professional and Academic tutor on the Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology at University of East London.
About the author
Tina Rae specializes in social, emotional and behavioral disorders and difficulties. She has undertaken research in the areas of engagement and disaffection with learning in young people, debriefing following critical incidents, attachment disorders, emotional well being and the psychological assessment of young offenders. Rae is experienced in assessing children and young people with respect to learning difficulties, emotional well being and relationships with carers. She is a registered member of the Health Professions Council and a full member of the British Psychological Society. She is currently a Professional and Academic tutor on the Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology at UEL. Tina is a member of the SEBDA executive and council and a member of ENSEC. With 68 publications to date, she has written extensively on topics such as well-being, attachment, resilience, emotional literacy, behavioural problems, anger and stress management, critical incidents, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, loss and bereavement in young people, youth offending and social skills development.
