Knowles, SueBromley, Hannah
Jessica Kingsley Publisher (London, 2021) (eng) English9781805015475Handbooks SeriesFirst editionINTERPERSONAL RELATIONS--HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.;TEENAGERS--LIFE SKILLS GUIDES;UnknownThis is a guide to the emotional and interpersonal issues you may encounter as a young adult, packed with advice and real-life stories of hope and resilience from people in similar situations. This book will help you to gain an understanding of the influence of your early emotional experiences, and share tried-and-tested strategies, drawing on a range of psychological approaches and evidence-based strategies.
This book also looks at how emotions can affect our relationships, with a focus on building empathy for others, getting what you want out of friendships and relationships and dealing with the hard parts like boundaries and saying no, making amends when needed, and recognising and breaking problematic relationship patterns.
With personal stories and resources throughout, this is a guide to refer to as little or often as you like, helping you to understand your emotions and find the strategies that work best for you.
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Summary / review / table of contents
1.So, what's this book all about? 2.What's wrong with me?
3.Understanding your brain
4.Big emotions and relationships: Loving so much it hurts
5.Bottle, bottle, bang!
6.Getting the basics right: Feeling OK in your body
7.Self-soothing
8.Riding your emotions
9.Coping in a crisis
10.Being a wise owl
11.Understanding the minds of others
12.Saying no, and being assertive
13.Getting extra help
14.Self-care plan