
Zero to 60
A Teen's Guide to Manage Frustration, Anger, and Everyday Irritations
Michael A. Tompkins(Author)
American Psychological Association (Publisher)
Published on 10. November 2020
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-4338-3247-5 (ISBN)
Description
Expert author Michael Tompkins offers tips and tricks to help stall anger and leave it by the side of the road.
High performance cars can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. Anger can feel a lot like that for teens. One minute they are calm, but the next, something sets them on a course to speed out of control. Getting to anger amp rsquo s edge too fast can get teens in trouble. Teens will learn how to calm their body, derail thoughts that fuel anger and learn how to communicate and de-escalate situations.
High performance cars can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. Anger can feel a lot like that for teens. One minute they are calm, but the next, something sets them on a course to speed out of control. Getting to anger amp rsquo s edge too fast can get teens in trouble. Teens will learn how to calm their body, derail thoughts that fuel anger and learn how to communicate and de-escalate situations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Seventh Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 13 to 14 years, Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 219 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4338-3247-5 (9781433832475)
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Persons
Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and board certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is the co-director and co-founder of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California at Berkeley, and an adjunct faculty member for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He is the author or co-author of 2 books, including My Anxious Mind: A Teen amp rsquo s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic (with Katherine Martinez) (Magination Press, 2 ), which is a Magination Press best seller and included in the Reading Well for Young People initiative sponsored by the Wellcome Trust, London, United Kingdom. Dr. Tompkins serves on the Advisory Board of Magination Press, the children amp rsquo s imprint of the American Psychological Association. He lives in Oakland, California. Visit him at sfbacct.com, and on Twitter drmatompkins.
Chloe Douglass works in her home studio to create illustrations, character designs, and story ideas. She graduated from Kingston University with an MA Illustration degree in 2 2. She lives in Tooting, London. Visit her at chloeillustrates.co.uk, and on Twitter and Instagram ChloeIllustrates.
Chloe Douglass works in her home studio to create illustrations, character designs, and story ideas. She graduated from Kingston University with an MA Illustration degree in 2 2. She lives in Tooting, London. Visit her at chloeillustrates.co.uk, and on Twitter and Instagram ChloeIllustrates.
Content
Note to the Reader
Chapter : Anger and You
Chapter 2: Record and Reflect
Chapter 3: Cool Your Angry Body
Chapter 4: Cool Your Angry Thoughts
Chapter 5: Stop the Drumbeat of Anger
Chapter : Communicate Clearly
Chapter 7: Solve Problems
Chapter 8: Handle Accusations and Put-Downs
Chapter 9: Build Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Chapter : Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep
Chapter : Help, Hope, and Heads-Up
Resources
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter : Anger and You
Chapter 2: Record and Reflect
Chapter 3: Cool Your Angry Body
Chapter 4: Cool Your Angry Thoughts
Chapter 5: Stop the Drumbeat of Anger
Chapter : Communicate Clearly
Chapter 7: Solve Problems
Chapter 8: Handle Accusations and Put-Downs
Chapter 9: Build Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Chapter : Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep
Chapter : Help, Hope, and Heads-Up
Resources
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author