The Bipolar Workbook for Teens

by Van Dijk, Sheri

• ISBN13: 9781572246966
• ISBN10: 1572246960
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: Instant Help Books

Summary

When you have bipolar disorder, it can sometimes seem like mood swings are keeping you from being the person you want to be. You may alternate between feelings of depression and overexcitement even though what you really want is to find a healthy balance between the two. This easy-to-use workbook presents a set of skills you can learn that will he held you find that balance, become more independent, and stay focused on the big-picture goals that are most important to you.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
A Look at Your Bipolar Symptoms	p. 3
Bipolar Disorder Also Affects Your Family	p. 9
A Look at Who Else You Are	p. 12
How Your Family and Friends Can Help	p. 15
How Living in the Present Moment Can Help	p. 20
Automatic Behaviors and Their Impact	p. 23
Informal Activities to Practice Mindfully	p. 27
Formal Activities to Practice Mindfully	p. 30
Your Emotional Self Versus Your Wise Self	p. 35
How to Increase Your Wise-Self Behavior	p. 38
Keeping Track of Your Mood	p. 43
How to Identify Your Emotions	p. 47
The Physical Part of Emotions	p. 50
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors	p. 57
Emotions and Urges	p. 60
Dealing with Intense Emotions	p. 64
Advantages and Disadvantages of Behaviors	p. 67
Learning New Ways to Cope	p. 71
Creating a Crisis Plan	p. 74
Substance Use and Problem Behaviors	p. 80
Reasons for Substance Use and Problem Behaviors	p. 83
Thinking about Things Differently	p. 87
How You Learn About Yourself	p. 91
Messages about Who You Are	p. 94
How Words Impact Your Self-Esteem	p. 100
Developing a New Story of You	p. 104
Accepting Painful Situations	p. 109
Practicing Acceptance	p. 113
Accepting Your Emotions	p. 116
Relationships with Others	p. 120
What Do You Want from Your Relationships?	p. 126
Recognizing What You Can Change and Accepting What You Can't	p. 130
Your Communication Skills	p. 134
Listening to Others	p. 138
Reflecting on Your Experiences	p. 141
Continuing to Move Forward	p. 145
Afterword	p. 150
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