Thoughts and Feelings for Teens - by Elisa Nebolsine (Paperback)

About the Book

Being a teen in today's world brings with it a host of new and treacherous obstacles. Between school, social media drama, dating, peer pressure, climate change, and school shootings, it's easy to feel stressed out, overwhelmed, anxious, and even depressed. Based on the best-selling workbook for adults, Thoughts and Feelings for Teens teaches teens facing mental health challenges essential skills from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to empower them to take control of their thoughts, emotions--and their lives.

Book Synopsis

An engaging and comprehensive workbook for radically transforming your life--just for teens!

Being a teen is an exciting time, full of promise and possibilities. But for teens growing up in today's world, it can also feel fraught with new and terrifying obstacles. From school and social media drama to relationships and peer pressure, it's easy to feel stressed out, overwhelmed, anxious, and even depressed. So, how can you deal with all these challenges, stay grounded, and reach your goals?

Thoughts and Feelings for Teens offers essential skills from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help empower you to take control of your thoughts, feelings, emotions--and your life. This essential guide will show you, step by step, how to improve your mood, reduce your anxiety, and manage your emotions effectively. You'll also learn that while you can't necessarily change a situation, you can change how you react and respond. The ability to change your perception is an immensely powerful tool--and it's one you already possess.

If you're ready to start balancing your emotions and feeling better now, pick up this guide to regaining mastery over your moods. By challenging self-sabotaging thinking patterns, staying cool under stress, and living life according to what matters most to you--you can reach your highest aspirations.

Review Quotes

"Elisa Nebolsine's Thoughts and Feelings for Teens is a game changer for young people navigating life's emotional challenges. Packed with proven CBT tools, this engaging and compassionate workbook empowers teens to build resilience, manage emotions, and thrive. It is a necessary tool for anyone supporting the mental health of today's youth."
--Beth Salcedo, MD, past president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), medical director of The Ross Center, and distinguished fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)--Beth Salcedo, MD

"Thoughts and Feelings for Teens is an exceptional workbook that offers adolescents practical and evidence-based strategies to navigate the complexities of today's world. Elisa Nebolsine blends techniques from CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to empower teens to take charge of their mental health. It's an invaluable resource for any teen looking to build resilience and achieve their goals."
--Amy Wenzel, PhD, founder and director of the Main Line Center for Evidence-Based Psychotherapy--Amy Wenzel, PhD

"Elisa Nebolsine writes with the expertise of a seasoned therapist, yet comes across like a trusted, older friend who truly 'gets' the teen experience. Adolescents struggling with challenging thoughts, intense emotions, and everyday stressors will find the guidance and tools in this workbook both accessible and empowering. I highly recommend it!"
--Marci Fox, PhD, licensed psychologist, and coauthor of The Comprehensive Clinician's Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy--Marci Fox, PhD

"This workbook is so wonderful! In it, teens who are struggling with big emotions will find clear and direct instructions to help them understand why they are having those big feelings, and how to navigate them. In each chapter, Elisa Nebolsine provides strategies to support a specific skill with examples, explanations, and thoughtfully constructed worksheets. I love everything about this book."
--Sarah Wayland, PhD, founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, cofounder of The Behavior Revolution, and coauthor of Is This Autism?--Sarah Wayland, PhD

"This workbook offers teens numerous evidence-based strategies and exercises that empower them to improve their mood and well-being by managing thoughts and emotions, and finding the courage to take action. I found the exercises inspiring teens to create their own timeline of awesomeness and to 'unlock' their self-compassion particularly compelling."
--Mary Alvord, PhD, psychologist; founder of Alvord, Baker & Associates and Resilience Across Borders; and coauthor of The Action Mindset Workbook for Teens, Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, and Resilience Builder Program--Mary Alvord, PhD

About the Author

Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW, practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in her Alexandria, VA, private practice. She is adjunct faculty at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and an award-winning clinician in the Washington, DC, area. Elisa is author of The Grit Workbookfor Kids and Your Amazing Teen Brain.

Foreword writer Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including Thoughts and Feelings, The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, and Self-Esteem. He specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.