Andrea Petersen was first diagnosed with an anxiety
disorder at the age of twenty, but she later realized that she had been
experiencing panic attacks since childhood. With time her symptoms multiplied.
She agonized over every odd physical sensation. She developed fears of driving
on highways, going to movie theaters, even licking envelopes. Although having a
name for her condition was an enormous relief, it was only the beginning of a
journey to understand and master it—one that took her from psychiatrists’
offices to yoga retreats to the Appalachian Trail. On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety
is her memoir, documenting her experiences.
Ten Minutes to Deep Meditation : Techniques that Reduce Stress and Relieve
Anger, Anxiety & Depression by Michael J. Cavallaro presents two
main types of meditation analytical and placement and explains how each can
help you in different ways. You will also learn the answers to common questions
regarding this soothing process: How is meditation different from relaxation,
concentration, and self-hypnosis? Which techniques are right for you?
If you’re looking for advice geared specifically towards
teens, try Project You: More than 50 Ways to Calm Down, De-stress, and Feel Great
by Aubre Andrus. This book will help young adults find their balance. Some of
the tips included in this book: Make a
protein-packed smoothie to energize for a busy day. Center yourself after a
stressful week by taking five minutes to write in your journal. Strengthen your
body and calm your mind with simple yoga poses and breathing techniques. Craft
a vision board to help you achieve your goals. Create a time budget to organize
your schedule. Develop an evening routine that will help you wind down before
sleep.
Another book written specifically for teens is Chill
: Stress-Reducing Techniques For a More Balanced, Peaceful You by
Deborah Reber. Reber explains what
happens to your body and mind when you're stressed; shows you how to de-stress
through a variety of techniques including time management, visualization,
exercise, and creative outlets; offers organizational tips to make every part
of your life run more smoothly; and helps you deal with some of the side
effects of stress.
Child Psychologist Stuart Shanker doesn’t believe there’s
such a thing as a bad kid. In his book Self-reg
: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage
with Life he invites parents and professionals to reframe behavior
through the lens of self-regulation.
Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children
into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to
develop their self-regulation skills and to teach their children to do the same
and engage successfully with life for optimal learning, social, and emotional
growth.
I'm OK!: Building Resilience Through Physical Play by Jarrod
Green is intended for all teachers of young children. It is a guide to both
conceptual and practical approaches to building resilience, a key skill in
overcoming stress. In particular, it examines children's physical development
as it relates to resilience, including topics such as active play, physical
risk-taking, safety and injury, and so on. By providing an in-depth exploration
of both the theoretical and practical sides of building resilience, this book
will help educators use effective strategies throughout their practice to
better support the children and families they serve.
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