Includes bibliographical references and index.

I. Self-compassion and adolescence -- Adolescent challenges and the promise of self-compassion -- The inner workings of self-compassion during adolescence -- The landscape of self-compassion training for teens -- II. Building a personal practice for teaching from within -- Teacher qualities -- Deepening your personal practice -- III. Growing your craft as a self-compassion teacher -- The essentials of teaching self-compassion to teens -- The art of inquiry with teens -- Trauma-sensitive teaching -- IV. Training teens in self-compassion -- An introduction to mindfulness and self-compassion -- Mindfulness -- The wisdom of loving-kindness -- Stress and the adolescent brain -- Finding our compassionate voice -- Self-compassion versus self-esteem -- What matters most -- The challenge of strong emotions -- A step toward gratitude -- Parenting with presence -- References -- Index.

"Grounded in knowledge about the unique developmental challenges of adolescence, this book presents an innovative approach for teaching self-compassion to teens and young adults in clinical, educational, or community settings. Lorraine Hobbs and Niina Tamura provide guided practices, creative exercises, and teaching strategies adapted from Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer's widely disseminated Mindful Self-Compassion program for adults. Case examples, sample dialogues, and scripts illustrate how to set up and run successful groups that address teen concerns such as self-criticism, self-esteem, social comparison, and strong emotions. The book offers guidelines for cultivating a personal practice and working with parents. Tips for providing a safe, effective learning environment are woven throughout; a special chapter covers trauma-sensitive teaching"-- Provided by publisher.

CAS Bachelor of Science in Psychology

In English