The ADHD workbook for teens : activities to help you gain motivation and confidence / Lara Honos-Webb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Honos-Webb, Lara.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence--Popular works.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence--Problems, exercises, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

With activities that focus on developing emotional intelligence and strengths-based skills, The ADHD Workbook for Teens helps adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) feel empowered to improve attention, calm impulsiveness, and gain facility in organizing and finishing projects. This book is written by the author of The Gift of ADHD.

Contents:

A Note from the Author; having ADHD; when is your ADHD a problem?; defining yourself by what you can do; what went right?; finding a good match for your skills; your personality traits and learning style; creating strategies to overcome obstacles; using your goals to motivate you; identifying and expressing your feelings; taking charge of your thoughts; building your brain; listening when you feel like you can't; noticing when you're feeling hyperactive; pushing back against your "can'ts"; ending the blame game; learning from your jealousy; are you normal?

changing your breathing, changing your moodwhat you can do about worry; letting go of family problems; how to get high without drugs or alcohol; taking a stand against peer pressure; gaining confidence; connecting with your family; handling criticism; studying on saturdays; the power of fifteen minutes a day; failing your way to success; success stories; facing uncomfortable feelings; focusing on where you want to go; getting organized; risky behaviors; classroom accommodations; what makes a good friend?; how to succeed in love; spending time in nature; reaching for the stars

identifying your support systemsasking for help

Notes:

"An instant help book for teens"--Cover.

ISBN:

9781572248663

1572248661

9781608822027

1608822028

OCLC:

768083138