Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD : A Skill-Building Workbook to Help You Focus and Succeed.

Contents -- Foreword -- A Letter to Teens with ADHD -- A Letter to Parents of Teens with ADHD -- A Letter to Professionals -- Section 1: Being Mindful About Your ADHD -- 1. What Is Mindfulness and Why Should You Care? -- 2. Being Mindful of How ADHD Shows Up in Your Life -- 3. What Do You Need Help With? -- 4. Setting Your Intention -- Section 2: Mindfulness at Home and School -- 5. Mindfulness of Your Contribution to the Family -- 6. Organizing Your Space -- 7. Getting Things Done on Time -- 8. How Long Can You Stay On Task? -- 9. Are You Hyperactive? -- 10. You Can Improve Your Concentration -- 11. Organizing Your Schoolwork -- 12. Calming Your Test Anxiety -- Section 3: Getting Along with Yourself and Others -- 13. How's Your Mood Today? -- 14. Relaxation Breath to Calm and Improve Your Mood -- 15. Changing the Channel on Negative or Anxious Thoughts -- 16. De-stressing Instantly -- 17. Noticing Your Surroundings and Situation -- 18. Body Surfing to Calm and Center Yourself -- 19. A Core Mindfulness Practice -- 20. How Does Your Behavior Impact Others? -- 21. Taming Your Inner Critic -- 22. What Do You Like About Yourself? -- 23. Why Do You Feel Irritable or Conflicted Around Your Parents? -- 24. Becoming Responsible and Independent -- 25. What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like? -- 26. What Makes a Good Friend? -- 27. Why Do You Want to Hang Out with This Person? -- 28. Social Skills for Connecting and Hanging Out -- Section 4: How to Live a Healthy Life -- 29. How Much Sleep Do You Need? -- 30. Your Bedtime Routine -- 31. Sleep Meditation to Calm Your Mind and Body -- 32. Paying Attention When You Are Eating -- 33. Making Healthy Choices About Drugs and Alcohol -- 34. Driving Mindfully -- Section 5: Creating Success -- 35. Setting Your Intention to Succeed -- 36. Mentally Rehearsing for Success -- 37. Finding a Part-Time Job.

38. Role-Playing the Interview -- 39. What Is Expected of You at Work? -- 40. Planning for Your Future -- An Ending Note to Teens -- Acknowledgments -- References -- About the Author.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect teens in many ways-from poor performance in school to difficulties with family and friends. In Mindfulness for Teenswith ADHD, a clinical social worker offers a skills based approach using  mindfulness and neuroscience to help teens with ADHD successfully navigate all the areas of their life-whether that includes making good choices, completing tasks, increasing academic success, excelling in sports, driving safely, getting enough sleep, managing stress, or more.

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