Managing the Difficult Emotions

This humorous, punchy book meets the needs of those working with young people in schools, youth clubs, social service provision - in fact anywhere adults and young people interact. This is serious and important work made accessible.



Within the structure of the programme there are five habits that are continually practised:


" Being calm


" Having energy


" Having courage


" Giving care


" Making plans.


The second part of the book considers:


" Anger


" Worry


" Helplessness


" Grief


" Alcohol and tobacco.


There are full facilitator's notes and the worksheets, activities and quizzes are presented in an enjoyable and lively style.





Bob Bellhouse began his career as a teacher in mainstream schools before finding his niche working in alternative settings with marginalised young people. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a researcher and writer, specialising in education. He has an underlying interest in finding ways that help children and youth become deeply interested (engaged) in school and learning.