The thriving adolescent : using acceptance and commitment therapy and positive psychology to help teens manage emotions, achieve goals, and build connection / Louise L. Hayes, Joseph Ciarrochi ; foreword by Steven C. Hayes.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed November 16, 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Adolescents face unique pressures and worries. Will they pass high school? Should they go to college? Will they find love? And what ways do they want to act in the world? The uncertainty surrounding the future can be overwhelming. Sadly, and all too often, if things don't go smoothly, adolescents will begin labeling themselves as losers, unpopular, unattractive, weird, or dumb. And, let's not forget the ubiquitous 'not good enough' story that often begins during these formative years. These labels are often carried forward throughout life. So what can you do, now, to help lighten this lifelong burden?The Thriving Adolescent offers teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals powerful techniques for working with adolescents. Based in proven- effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the skills and tips outlined in this book will help adolescents and teens manage difficult emotions, connect with their values, achieve mindfulness and vitality, and develop positive relationships with friends and family. The evidence-based practices in this book focus on developing a strong sense of self, and will give adolescents the confidence they need to make that difficult transition into adulthood.Whether it's school, family, or friend related, adolescents experience a profound level of stress, and often they lack the psychological tools to deal with stress in productive ways. The skills we impart to them now will help set the stage for a happy, healthy adulthood. If you work with adolescents or teens, this is a must-have addition to your professional library"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Thriving Adolescent offers teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals powerful techniques for working with adolescents. Based in proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the skills and tips outlined in this book will help adolescents and teens manage difficult emotions, connect with their values, achieve mindfulness and vitality, and develop positive relationships with friends and family. This is the first book to apply ACT to treating this population"-- Provided by publisher.

Part 1. Learning DNA-V: the basic skills -- The elements of thriving -- Values help us connect to meaning and vitality -- The advisor helps us efficiently find our way -- The noticer helps us appreciate and choose -- The discoverer helps us develop and grow -- Returning to values and committing to action -- Bringing DNA-V together to develop flexible strength. Part 2. Advanced skills: applying DNA-V to our self and our social world -- Our self in action -- Developing flexible self-compassion -- Friendship and love are in our DNA -- Building strong social networks -- Eight tips for becoming a DNA-V expert.

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