The Bipolar Workbook for Teens

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Author: Sheri Van Dijk

ISBN-10: 1572246960

ISBN-13: 9781572246966

Category: Psychological Disorders

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In The Bipolar Workbook for Teens, two therapists help teenage readers use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tap into their resources and develop new skills for managing their bipolar disorder, then use their newfound strengths to work towards living according to their goals and values. Readers learn to maintain interpersonal relationships and use crisis survival skills.

Introduction 1Activity 1 A Look at Your Bipolar Symptoms 3Activity 2 Bipolar Disorder Also Affects Your Family 9Activity 3 A Look at Who Else You Are 12Activity 4 How Your Family and Friends Can Help 15Activity 5 How Living in the Present Moment Can Help 20Activity 6 Automatic Behaviors and Their Impact 23Activity 7 Informal Activities to Practice Mindfully 27Activity 8 Formal Activities to Practice Mindfully 30Activity 9 Your Emotional Self Versus Your Wise Self 35Activity 10 How to Increase Your Wise-Self Behavior 38Activity 11 Keeping Track of Your Mood 43Activity 12 How to Identify Your Emotions 47Activity 13 The Physical Part of Emotions 50Activity 14 Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors 57Activity 15 Emotions and Urges 60Activity 16 Dealing with Intense Emotions 64Activity 17 Advantages and Disadvantages of Behaviors 67Activity 18 Learning New Ways to Cope 71Activity 19 Creating a Crisis Plan 74Activity 20 Substance Use and Problem Behaviors 80Activity 21 Reasons for Substance Use and Problem Behaviors 83Activity 22 Thinking about Things Differently 87Activity 23 How You Learn About Yourself 91Activity 24 Messages about Who You Are 94Activity 25 How Words Impact Your Self-Esteem 100Activity 26 Developing a New Story of You 104Activity 27 Accepting Painful Situations 109Activity 28 Practicing Acceptance 113Activity 29 Accepting Your Emotions 116Activity 30 Relationships with Others 120Activity 31 What Do You Want from Your Relationships? 126Activity 32 Recognizing What You Can Change and Accepting What You Can't 130Activity 33 Your Communication Skills 134Activity 34 Listening toOthers 138Activity 35 Reflecting on Your Experiences 141Activity 36 Continuing to Move Forward 145Afterword 150