Teaching self-compassion to teens
by Lorraine Hobbs and Niina Tamura, foreword by Christopher Germer, afterword by Daniel Siegel
Published April 2022
The culmination of three years’ hard work, Lorraine Hobbs and I are thrilled that our book on how to bring the resource of self-compassion to teens is out now. It contains a detailed overview of theory and research, practical guidance for how to work with teens, and a wealth of exercises, meditations and activities. The book is aimed at anyone working with teens, including clinicians, teachers and social workers.
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“This is an invaluable book for anyone who works with teens and wants to help them become more emotionally intelligent and resilient. Drawing on abundant research showing that self-compassion is essential to healthy development, the authors provide a detailed blueprint for how to help teens learn the life-changing skill of being kind and supportive to yourself.”
“What an incredible gift to adolescents and those who work with them! This book is chock-full of practices that cultivate not only self-compassion, but also connection, creativity, and fun. Teens (and adults) will go back to these lessons again and again.”
“It’s tough being a teen, and research shows it is getting harder. What can therapists, teachers, and parents do to counter the current epidemic of adolescent depression and anxiety? This excellent and informative book shows how teaching self-compassion can help teens cope with the challenges they face. It is a wonderful resource for all who care about teens and want to learn more about the art and science of self-compassion.”
“This book is a detailed guide for those who want to support teens in developing the essential life skill of self-compassion. When teens learn to treat themselves with kindness, it is truly life changing, perhaps even life saving.”