Developing Emotional Literacy With Teenagers

Developing Emotional Literacy With Teenagers Synopsis

?This book should be on the shelf of every professional that works with teenagers in ANY setting. As lives become increasingly busy, emotional health andl literacy is often overlooked. In this text, Rae shows us how to create a dialogue with teenagers and reminds us that emotional health is an indicator of overall health as teenagers become adults?
-Donna Duffy, School of Health and Human Sciences, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, USA

The pressures and concerns of teenagers are at the forefront of their emotional and mental health. This resource provides young men and women with guidance and tools to recognise the importance of social skills to aid their development.

The sessions and practical activities will allow students to address issues of identity, self esteem, covering topics including relationships, drugs and problem-solving.

The new edition also looks at:

- Gang cultures

- Cyber bullying

- Future pressures

- Eating disorders

This new resource also introduces therapeutic approaches to promote well-being, as well as offering accessible worksheets which can be downloaded from the ?Preview? tab above.

Tina Rae has 25 years experience working with children, adults and families in both clinical and educational contexts within local authorities. She is currently a Professional and Academic tutor on the Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology at University of East London.