Main description:

*The authors draw from Neff and Germer's bestselling Mindful Self-Compassion program, adapting it specifically for use with teens.
*Meets a compelling need--these skills get to the heart of adolescent struggles with social anxiety, stress, shame, and more.
*Practical and complete; includes an entire curriculum, step-by-step instructions, a variety of activities, and strategies to engage reluctant teens.
*Accessible and relevant for counselors, educators, and others working with groups in clinical, community, and school settings.
*Supported by numerous author-led workshops.

Contents:

I. Self-Compassion and Adolescence
1. Adolescent Challenges and the Promise of Self-Compassion
2. The Inner Workings of Self-Compassion during Adolescence
3. The Landscape of Self-Compassion Training for Teens
II. Building a Personal Practice for Teaching from Within
4. Teacher Qualities
5. Deepening Your Personal Practice
III. Growing Your Craft as a Self-Compassion Teacher
6. The Essentials of Teaching Self-Compassion to Teens
7. The Art of Inquiry with Teens
8. Trauma-Sensitive Teaching
IV. Training Teens in Self-Compassion
9. An Introduction to Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
10. Mindfulness
11. The Wisdom of Loving-Kindness
12. Stress and the Adolescent Brain
13. Finding Our Compassionate Voice
14. Self-Compassion versus Self-Esteem
15. What Matters Most
16. The Challenge of Strong Emotions
17. A Step toward Gratitude
18. Parenting with Presence
References
Index