The Mindful teen : powerful skills to help you handle stress one moment at a time / Dzung X. Vo, MD, FAAP.

Includes bibliographical references (page 227-230).

Stress, health, and coping
Wake up now! Autopilot vs. awareness
Opening your heart and mind to free yourself from stress Feeling your own strength: sitting like a mountain
Embracing the now
Caring for your body: the body scan
Everyday mindfulness: finding freedom wherever you are Mindfulness in motion
Seeing your thoughts as only thoughts
The art of stress: handling difficult emotions
Handling school stress
Building mindful friendships and romantic relationships Handling conflict with other teens
Mindful peacemaking at home
The power of mindfulness in sports, music, and the arts Mindfulness to help you sleep
Self-compassion means taking care of yourself
Putting your life on a mindful path.

Being a teen is stressful! Whether it's school, friends, or dating, the teen years are full of difficult changes - both mentally and physically. If you're like many teens, you may have difficulty dealing with stress in effective ways. You aren't alone, and there are things you can do to stay calm, no matter how stressful life becomes. All you need to do is stop, breathe, and be mindful and aware in the present moment. The Mindful Teen offers a unique program based in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to help you deal with stress. The simple, practical, and easy-to-remember tips in this book can be used every day to help you handle any difficult situation more effectively - whether it's taking a test at school, having a disagreement with your parents, or a problem you are having with friends. If you're ready to uncover your own inner strength and resilience through mindful awareness and take charge of your life, this book will show you how.