Self help books for children and teens
Self help books for children and teens covering confidence, anxiety, resilience, friendships, puberty, stress and mental health, with practical guides for ages 5-12 and teenagers aged 13-18.
Recommended reading books for primary and secondary aged children in the UK
Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and author of self-help books and workbooks for children, teenagers and adults. Her work includes The Anxiety Workbook for Teens, The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens and Beyond the Blues. She teaches self-help workshops for the general public and conducts training seminars for professionals. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Schab writes practical mental-health and wellbeing resources for young readers. The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry and Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression were published in 2008, and Cool, Calm, and Confident: A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Assertiveness Skills was published in 2009.
Self-Esteem for Teens: Six Principles for Creating the Life You Want was published by New Harbinger in July 2016 as part of the Instant Help Solutions series. The guide introduces six principles for developing self-esteem and uses sections called “Learn”, “Explore”, “Become” and “Affirm” to structure activities for readers aged 13 and over.

Self help books for children and teens covering confidence, anxiety, resilience, friendships, puberty, stress and mental health, with practical guides for ages 5-12 and teenagers aged 13-18.
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