| The Bipolar Workbook for Teens: Dbt Skills to Help You Control Mood Swings Contributor(s): Van Dijk, Sheri (Author), Guindon, Karma (Author) |
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ISBN: 1572246960 ISBN-13: 9781572246966 Publisher: Instant Help Publications OUR PRICE: $18.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2010 Annotation: The percentage of children and adolescents diagnosed with bipolar disorder has more than doubled in the past ten years (Youngstrom 2008). Because of the increased risk of drug use and suicide among young adults with bipolar disorder, it is essential that these teens quickly learn the skills they need to manage their symptoms in healthy and positive ways. The Bipolar Workbook for Teens helps youth develop expertise and resources for managing bipolar disorder. Based in dialectical behavior therapy, this workbook includes worksheets and exercises that assist readers in developing mindfulness, emotion regulation, crisis management, and interpersonal relationship skills. The book both teaches readers strategies for better managing the symptoms of bipolar disorder and helps them to identify and use their unique strengths to build a life that fits their values and goals. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Topics - Depression & Mental Illness |
| Dewey: 616.895 |
| LCCN: 2009044373 |
| Series: Instant Help Book for Teens |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8" W x 10" (0.75 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When you have bipolar disorder, it can sometimes seem like mood swings are keeping you from being the person you want to be. You may alternate between feelings of depression and overexcitement even though what you really want is to find a healthy balance between the two. This easy-to-use workbook presents a set of skills you can learn that will help you find that balance, become more independent, and stay focused on the big-picture goals that are most important to you. The Bipolar Workbook for Teens includes exercises and worksheets that will help you learn skills drawn from a special technique called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT skills can help people with bipolar disorder improve their relationships with friends and family and calm themselves when their emotions get really overwhelming. Working through this book will help you: -Recognize and respond to your emotional triggers -Create a crisis plan and find support-Get a handle on addictive behavior-Maintain friendships and get along with your family |
Contributor Bio(s): Guindon, Karma: - Karma Guindon, MSW, RSW, RMFT, is a clinical social worker and registered marriage and family therapist in private practice and at a child and family mental health program at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, ON, Canada. She uses an integrative and collaborative therapeutic approach with the children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples who meet with her for psychotherapy. She is also in doctoral studies in social work at Wilfrid Laurier University in Kitchener, ON.Van Dijk, Sheri: - Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, is a mental health therapist and renowned dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) expert. She is author of seven books, including Calming the Emotional Storm, Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens, and Relationship Skills101 for Teens. Her books focus on using DBT skills to help people manage their emotions and cultivate lasting well-being. She is also the recipient of the R.O. Jones Award from the Canadian Psychiatric Association. |