Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD: A Skill-Building Workbook to Help You Focus and Succeed
152Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD: A Skill-Building Workbook to Help You Focus and Succeed
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Overview
Get focused, the mindful way! In Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD, a clinical social worker offers powerful skills based in mindfulness and neuroscience to help you succeed in all areas of life—at home, in school, with friends, and beyond!
As if being a teen wasn’t tough enough, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can make everyday life even more difficult—from struggling in school to relationship troubles with family and friends. When you just can’t focus, life can get lost in the balance. And to make matters worse, you might also feel stressed or have trouble sleeping and eating well. So, how can you gain focus and start feeling better right away?
In Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD, a clinical social worker offers fast, easy mindfulness skills to help you successfully navigate all the areas of life, including making good choices, completing tasks, increasing academic success, excelling at sports, driving safely, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and more. By paying attention to the moment, you’ll find yourself less distracted and better able to focus on what’s going on right now—whether it’s an algebra test, a job interview, or an important conversation with a friend.
The mindfulness activities in this workbook will also help you build self-awareness and practice self-reflection—key skills to succeeding in life! These skills will help you start feeling more focused, less stressed, and gain confidence in your ability to reach your goals. So, what are you waiting for?
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781626258051 |
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Publisher: | New Harbinger Publications |
Publication date: | 04/01/2017 |
Series: | Instant Help for Teens Series |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 152 |
File size: | 5 MB |
Age Range: | 13 - 17 Years |
About the Author
A licensed clinical social worker and board-certified neurotherapist, Debra recently retired from private practice to focus on writing and speaking. She incorporates mindfulness skills in all areas of her life and work, and has extensive experience helping children and adults with ADHD, including her own daughter.
An expert author on www.selfgrowth.com, Debra’s work has been featured on radio (Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Support Talk Radio, and Doctors of the USA), in print media (The Wall Street Journal, Connecticut newspaper The Day, and Self-Improvement), and on TV (Parenting Powers and Restoring Health Holistically).
Visit www.thebrainlady.com for more information.
Foreword writer Lara Honos-Webb, PhD, is a worldwide attention deficit disorder (ADD) expert, and offers ADD coaching. She is a clinical psychologist and author of The Gift of ADHD, The Gift of ADHD Activity Book, The Gift of Adult ADD, The ADHD Workbook for Teens, and Listening to Depression. She has published more than twenty-five scholarly articles. Learn more about her work at www.addisagift.com.
Debra Burdick, LCSW, also known as “The Brain Lady,” is an international expert on mindfulness and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She is author of ADHD Non-Medication Treatment and Skills for Children and Teens; Mindfulness Skills for Kids and Teens; Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD; Mindfulness Skills Workbook for Clinicians and Clients; the Mindfulness Skills for Kids card deck and games; and several mindfulness CDs/MP3s. She teaches all-day workshops, including 100 Brain-Changing Mindfulness Strategies for Clinical Practice, Childhood ADHD, and Mindfulness Toolkit for Kids and Teens.
A licensed clinical social worker and board-certified neurotherapist, Burdick recently retired from private practice to focus on writing, speaking, and her grandchildren. She incorporates mindfulness skills in all areas of her life and work, and has extensive experience helping children and adults with ADHD, including her own daughter. Burdick’s work has been featured on radio (Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Support Talk Radio, and Doctors of the USA), in print media (The Wall Street Journal, Connecticut newspaper The Day, and Self Improvement), and on television (Parenting Powers and Restoring Health Holistically). Visit www.thebrainlady.com for more information.
Lara Honos-Webb, PhD, is a worldwide attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) expert, and offers ADHD coaching. She is a clinical psychologist, and author of The Gift of ADHD, The Gift of ADHD Activity Book, The Gift of Adult ADD, The ADHD Workbook for Teens, and Listening to Depression. She has also published more than twenty-five scholarly articles. Learn more about her work at www.addisagift.com.
Table of Contents
Foreword vii
A Letter to Teens with ADHD ix
A Letter to Parents of Teens with ADHD xi
A Letter to Professionals xiii
Section 1 Being Mindful About Your ADHD 1
Activity 1 What Is Mindfulness and Why Should You Care? 2
Activity 2 Being Mindful of How ADHD Shows Up in Your Life 6
Activity 3 What Do You Need Help With? 11
Activity 4 Setting Your Intention 15
Section 2 Mindfulness at Home and School 21
Activity 5 Mindfulness of Your Contribution to the Family 21
Activity 6 Organizing Your Space 26
Activity 7 Getting Things Done on Time 30
Activity 8 How Long Can You Stay On Task? 34
Activity 9 Are You Hyperactive? 37
Activity 10 You Can Improve Your Concentration 43
Activity 11 Organizing Your Schoolwork 47
Activity 12 Calming Your Test Anxiety 51
Section 3 Getting Along with Yourself and Others 55
Activity 13 How's Your Mood Today? 56
Activity 14 Relaxation Breath to Calm and Improve Your Mood 60
Activity 15 Changing the Channel on Negative or Anxious Thoughts 63
Activity 16 De-stressing Instantly 68
Activity 17 Noticing Your Surroundings and Situation 73
Activity 18 Body Surfing to Calm and Center Yourself 77
Activity 19 A Core Mindfulness Practice 82
Activity 20 How Does Your Behavior Impact Others? 86
Activity 21 Taming Your Inner Critic 90
Activity 22 What Do You Like About Yourself? 95
Activity 23 Why Do You Feel Irritable or Conflicted Around Your Parents? 102
Activity 24 Becoming Responsible and Independent 108
Activity 25 What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like? 113
Activity 26 What Makes a Good Friend? 119
Activity 27 Why Do You Want to Hang Out with This Person? 126
Activity 28 Social Skills for Connecting and Hanging Out 132
Section 4 How to Live a Healthy Life 139
Activity 29 How Much Sleep Do You Need? 140
Activity 30 Your Bedtime Routine 143
Activity 31 Sleep Meditation to Calm Your Mind and Body 149
Activity 32 Paying Attention When You Are Eating 154
Activity 33 Making Healthy Choices About Drugs and Alcohol 159
Activity 34 Driving Mindfully 167
Section 5 Creating Success 173
Activity 35 Setting Your Intention to Succeed 174
Activity 36 Mentally Rehearsing for Success 179
Activity 37 Finding a Part-Time Job 184
Activity 38 Role-Playing the Interview 190
Activity 39 What Is Expected of You at Work? 195
Activity 40 Planning for Your Future 200
An Ending Note to Teens 207
Acknowledgments 208
References 209
About the Author 213
Instructions for Online Resources 215
Interviews
Burdick resides in Enfield, CT.