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"With clear text, relatable examples, and useful
exercises, this book gives teens the tools they need to break
free of negative thinking habits and learn to manage their moods.
Highly recommended!"
--Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, author of Raising Emotionally and
Socially y Kids
"In clear language and with accessible, age-appropriate
vignettes, Alvord and McGrath do exactly what their title
suggests, presenting the nine thinking habits that drag teens
down. Better yet, they outline what to do about them with a
step-by-step action plan. Easy to read and easy to follow, this
immediately useful book will change lives."
--Dawn Huebner, PhD, psychologist and author of the What-to-Do
Guides for Kids
"Freud based his psychodynamic therapy upon exploring the
irrational mind. Beck based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on
correcting irrational thoughts. Following Beck, Conquer Negative
Thinking for Teens by Alvord and McGrath is a clear and practical
guide to CBT. This well-written workbook shows teens how to
did distorted thoughts and take control of their own mental
. Informed by years of clinical experience, this book is
not just a call-to-reason for adolescents. It will also help
parents and professionals think straight and 'keep it real.' A
great addition to the CBT literature!"
--Daniel G. Shapiro, MD, developmental and behavioral pediatrics;
author of Parent Child Journey
"Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens gives families the tools to
change negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety,
depression, and low self-esteem. It provides relatable examples
and fun exercises that give teens control over their thoughts and
emotions. Every teenager (and parent of a teen) needs to read
this book!"
--Kathryn Stamoulis, PhD, LMHC, therapist and adjunct psychology
professor at Hunter College
"Concentrate on the habits that hold you back. Explore other
negative habits as you see fit. Diagnose yourself, and then learn
to think about your own negative habits differently. And to boot,
you will learn some bonus skills such as being mindful of the
present moment and putting enjoyable activities in your schedule.
This therapeutic strategy of Alvord and McGrath is a no-nonsense,
practical approach with very clear steps that a teenager can take
to break negative thoughts and habits. The teen gets solid advice
based on some very basic principles and procedures of CBT. It is
a book I will use with teens and their parents, and it is a book
I highly recommend to therapists who work with teens."
--K. Daniel O'Leary, PhD, distinguished professor of psychology
at Stony Brook University, and recipient of the APA 2015 Family
Psychologist of the Year Award and the 2015 Elizabeth Hurlock
Beckman Trust Award for mentoring graduate students
"Great book for any anxious or depressed youth! Mary Alvord has
thirty-five years of experience doing CBT with kids and teens.
Alvord has distilled the essence of what she does in CBT therapy
into this book. Alvord walks a teenager through the process of
catching, challenging, and changing the negative thinking habits
that make us anxious or depressed. Her engaging style will grab
tweens and teens. She does for her reader exactly what a good CBT
therapist would do in person. The book is an awesome option for a
youth who does not need, cannot find, or would prefer not to see
a live CBT therapist. Kids and teens will recognize themselves in
Alvord and McGrath's stories, and experience her compassion and
gentle, persistent encouragement to alter thinking habits that
have made them anxious or depressed. I highly recommend Alvord
and McGrath's very readable book for use as a supplement to or
alternative to therapy. An important addition to our toolbox!"
--Jennifer Lish, PhD, director of the Worcester Center for
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
"Mary Alvord and Anne McGrath's new book, Conquer Negative
Thinking for Teens, is an exciting new resource for adolescents
and their families. This is a practical and highly useful guide
for young people who are feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions
and thought patterns. Alvord and McGrath provide a clear path for
adolescents to recognize common negative thought patterns, and to
learn how to overturn those patterns in favor of a more realistic
and balanced state of mind. I expect that my patients and their
families will really benefit from Alvord and McGrath's
straightforward and accessible approach."
--Matthew Biel, MD, MSc, chief of the division of child and
adolescent psychiatry at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital,
and associate professor of clinical psychiatry and pediatrics at
Georgetown University School of Medicine
"This book for teens is written in a manner that displays the
authors' ability to connect effectively with teens, comprehensive
knowledge of the science pertaining to the of
internalizing disorders, and broad and deep experience base
collaborating with teens to promote their . I'm confident
that teens will find this book to be very relatable and highly
practical. Moreover, I believe teens would find that a small
investment of their time with this book stands to significantly
benefit their day-to-day mental and . Finally, I
believe that clinicians would find that the many practical
exercises in this book would synergize their clinical work with
teens."
--David Palmiter, PhD, ABPP, author of Practicing Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents and Working
Parents, Thriving Families; fellow at the American Psychological
Association; past president of the Pennsylvania Psychological
Association; and professor of psychology and counseling at
Marywood University
"There is no other workbook like this. Concise, thorough, and
easy to use, it fills a need felt by clinicians every single day.
I plan on giving it to every teen in my practice."
--Catherine McCarthy, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist in
Virginia
Book Description
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You aren't what you think! For teens with negative
thinking habits, a licensed psychologist and a journalist
offers cognitive restructuring-a simple and effective cognitive
behavioral approach to help you break free from the nine most
common negative thinking habits that typically result in feeling
sad, worried, angry, and stressed.
