The Teen Breakup Survival Guide - (Instant Help Solutions) by Lenora M Ziegler (Paperback)

About the Book

Breakups are often devastating, and can leave teens at a significant risk for depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation and hopelessness. The Teen Breakup Survival Guide walks teen readers through all stages of a breakup, and offers 9 key skills to help teens balance emotions, supercharge self-compassion, reframe negative thinking, and improve communication skills--so they can navigate breakups with self-love, understanding, and confidence.

Book Synopsis

Start healing and move forward in your life with confidence!

Breaking up can be a gut-wrenching ordeal. No matter who initiated the split, the sense of loss can feel overwhelming. Whether the breakup was expected or not, you've been on an emotional roller coaster that's probably left you with lots of questions. "Who am I without them? How do I start over? What is wrong with me? Will I ever be happy again?" Rest assured that you're not alone, there's nothing wrong with you, and, most importantly, things will get better.

Written just for teens, The Teen Breakup Survival Guide will gently walk you through all stages of a breakup and offers evidence-based skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and neuroscience to help you weather the emotional storm and move forward with your life. You'll learn 9 key skills to help you balance emotions, supercharge self-compassion, reframe negative thinking, and improve communication--so you can navigate breakups with confidence.

You'll also find tips and tools for improving your self-esteem, and gain a better understanding of how you relate to others. You'll explore relationship "red flags," and discover what you need to feel emotionally safe. Finally, by learning to communicate effectively and assertively, you'll be better equipped to establish healthy boundaries and build meaningful relationships as you move forward in life.

If you're reeling from the effects of a breakup and looking for a way to ease the pain and uncertainty you're feeling, let this guide lead the way to a place of self-love, understanding, and acceptance.

Review Quotes

"The Teen Breakup Survival Guide by Lenora Ziegler is a must-read for any teen navigating the turbulent waters of heartbreak. With practical advice, insightful tips, and heartfelt encouragement, this book serves as a compassionate companion during challenging times. Ziegler's wisdom and understanding shine through each page, offering solace and empowerment to young readers experiencing the universal roller coaster of emotions post-breakup."
--Amy Barr, LCSW, therapy program clinical manager at Brightside Health--Amy Barr, LCSW

"A must-read for teenagers and parents alike! Each chapter empowers the reader with validation, visibility, and confidence as they navigate what they are going through. This book is a profound tool for more than a breakup, but for life's setbacks, disappointment, and confusion. Through examples, stories, guidance, and tools, this book was written with real-time experiences and wisdom created through patience and acceptance. This book is a gift for this generation."
--Ilene Mager, mental health advocate; founder and creator of the #chooseKIND movement; motivational speaker; CN; RP; and author of Kindness Journal and Activity Book for Kids--Ilene Mager

"This book is a great resource for any young person learning to cope with the emotional roller coaster involved in relationships and breakups."
--Amy Morin, psychotherapist, and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do--Amy Morin

"This book offers a validating and sympathetic approach to navigating an impactful life experience that is often dismissed. Lenora Ziegler offers a comprehensive explanation on why breakups are so challenging--no matter how the breakup comes about--and offers a wide range of coping mechanisms with great efficacy. Truly a much-needed survival guide for clients, clinicians, and anyone who is struggling through a breakup."
--Yuna Kim, LCSW, PMH-C, therapist in private practice at www.yunakimcounseling.com--Yuna Kim, LCSW, PMH-C

"This is a much-needed, easy-to-understand, relatable, and prescriptive guide to navigating the very real feelings of love. Written for teens but applicable for adults, the author frames cognitive, behavioral, and other tools in innovative ways. Working through the pain of a breakup, you can come out the other side stronger for going through it. This guide offers just the help one needs to do that."
--Jennifer Hili, LCSW-R, psychotherapist, and adjunct professor of social work at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service--Jennifer Hili, LCSW-R

"What I love about this book is how clear and empowering it is for teens. Most of us will deal with heartbreak at some point. Lenora helps her readers bounce back from a breakup with self-respect, self-compassion, and hope. Her combination of validation and information offers clear steps and accessible tools anyone can use to heal. I plan to use it with my own teen clients."
--Erica Pass, PsyD, clinical psychologist and editorial content developer at Answer/Sex, Etc., a nonprofit based at Rutgers University dedicated to comprehensive sex education--Erica Pass, PsyD

About the Author

Lenora M. Ziegler, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Manalapan, NJ; where she specializes in working with teenagers, college students, and the adults who care for them. She is certified in anxiety treatment and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and it is her mission to help people improve their self-regulation, social media distress, and communication skills.