Beyond the Blues is an invaluable tool in providing a comprehensive approach to treating depressed teens. The 40 illustrated activities include helping teens be more assertive, finding ways to make friends, handling conflicts, and of course, dealing with sad and difficult feelings. Recent studies tell us that only half of depressed teens get the help they need; this book can make the difference. Simple, effective solutions to: Help Teens Deal with Sad and Difficult Feelings; Be More Assertive; Find New Ways to Make Friends.
Many people experience depression at one time or another in their lives, but during the adolescent years, the vast number of physical, emotional, and mental changes that occur make teens even more susceptible to feelings of confusion or sadness. However your depression originates, you must to learn to handle it so that you can manage the stresses of daily life.
The activities in Beyond the Blues can help you cope with sad and difficult feelings, find new ways to make friends, and deal with conflicts. Little by little and on your own schedule, you can make small changes in your life that will lead you to a brighter, more enjoyable future. Since everyone is different and heals in slightly different ways, this book presents a wide variety of exercises.
Know that as you work through this book, you are doing something good for yourself. You are learning to cope with your feelings and take care of yourself in a healthy way. You can learn to manage depression just like you learned to tie your shoes or read and write. Just give it a chance and be patient with yourself. You deserve to feel good, and you will if you keep working at it!
If you're feeling depressed, don't be afraid to reach out for help.This workbook offers things you can do, both on your own and with a counselor, to start feeling more like yourself again.
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Activity 1: Defining Depression |
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3 | (3) |
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Activity 2: Symptoms of Depression |
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6 | (3) |
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Activity 3: Causes of Depression |
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9 | (4) |
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13 | (4) |
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Activity 5: The Negative Effects of Alcohol and Street Drugs |
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Activity 6: Choosing Positive Thoughts |
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21 | (6) |
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Activity 7: The Power of Perspective |
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27 | (4) |
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Activity 8: Learning to Let Go |
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31 | (5) |
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Activity 9: The Gift of the Moment |
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36 | (4) |
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Activity 10: Higher-Power Help |
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Activity 11: Healthy Self-Esteem |
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43 | (4) |
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Activity 12: Feeling Loved |
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47 | (4) |
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Activity 13: Believing in Yourself |
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51 | (3) |
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Activity 14: Asserting Yourself |
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54 | (4) |
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Activity 15: Using Social Skills |
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58 | (5) |
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Activity 16: Talking Tips from AL |
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63 | (6) |
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Activity 17: Good Communication Skills |
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69 | (6) |
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Activity 18: Managing Conflict and Disagreements |
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75 | (5) |
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Activity 19: Problem-Solving Skills |
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80 | (6) |
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Activity 20: Act on the A's to Manage Stress |
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86 | (6) |
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Activity 21: Looking Beyond the Battle |
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92 | (3) |
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Activity 22: Coping with Change |
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95 | (4) |
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Activity 23: Rejection, Dejection, and Trying Again |
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99 | (4) |
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Activity 24: Coping with Loss |
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103 | (5) |
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Activity 25: Getting Outside Yourself |
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108 | (5) |
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Activity 26: Staying Active |
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113 | (4) |
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Activity 27: Food to Help Your Mood |
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117 | (5) |
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Activity 28: Exercise and Depression |
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122 | (5) |
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127 | (4) |
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Activity 30: Creative Expression |
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131 | (4) |
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Activity 31: Support People |
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135 | (3) |
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Activity 32: Professional Counseling |
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138 | (4) |
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Activity 33: Group Support |
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142 | (3) |
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Activity 34: Working as a Family |
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145 | (4) |
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Activity 35: Weighing the Consequences |
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149 | (5) |
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Activity 36: Sharing Your Feelings |
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154 | (4) |
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Activity 37: An Emergency Plan |
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158 | (4) |
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Activity 38: Signing a Contract |
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162 | (4) |
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Activity 39: Hotlines to Help |
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166 | (4) |
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Activity 40: The Power of Hope |
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Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with a private counseling practice in the greater Chicago, IL, area. She has authored fifteen self-help books and workbooks for children, teens, and adults, including The Anxiety Workbook for Teens, The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens, and Beyond the Blues. Schab teaches self-help workshops for the general public, conducts training seminars for professionals, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). You can find out more about Schab at www.lisamschabooks.com.
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