The Teen Anxiety Playbook: Skills for Calm and Confidence

Anxiety can feel like your body is hijacking your life, heart racing, mind spiraling, "what if" thoughts on repeat. This teen-friendly playbook gives you clear, evidence-based tools you can actually use in the moment, at school, in the hallway, during practice, in group chats, and at 1 a.m. when your brain won't turn off.Written directly for teens (13-19), Dr. Lila Hart blends practical CBT, nervous-system regulation, and mindfulness, without being cringey, preachy, or complicated. The goal isn't to "never feel anxious." The goal is to build self-trust: Calm isn't a gift, it's a skill. You can learn it.Inside you'll learn how to: - Understand what anxiety is (and why your body reacts so intensely)- Use discreet, school-compatible body resets (desk breathing, bathroom reset, pocket grounding)- Stop treating anxious thoughts like facts, and shift into useful thinking- Handle social anxiety, friend drama, family conflict, dating pressure, and online stress with boundaries and clarity- Manage panic symptoms with a step-by-step plan that works during the wave- Reduce school stress with simple planning tools that beat procrastination and overwhelm- Build confidence through small "reps" (not perfection)- Know when to get help, and how to ask for it without shamePlus: a built-in 14-day skill challenge, a quick "Situation → Skill" guide, a one-page tracker, and a support map template you can share with a trusted adult.For teens, and for parents, guardians, counselors, and teachers who want to help without making it worse.Note: This book is educational and does not replace professional care. If you're feeling unsafe, experiencing self-harm thoughts, or in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a trusted adult right away.

Pagina's: 246, Paperback, Independently published