When stress has the "survival brain" on overdrive, what happens to the "thinking brain"? How can teens learn to use the mind-body connection to stay cool and make smart choices when the pressurers"s on? This book is packed with practical information and stress-lessening tools teens can use every day. Dozens of realistic scenarios describe stressful situations teen readers can relate to. Each scenario is followed by a clear, understandable process for reducing or stopping the stress and making decisions that wonrs"t leave a teen lamenting, "What was I thinking?" Throughout, quotes from real teens remind readers that theyrs"re not alone-that stress affects everyone, but it doesnrs"t have to ruin your life. Includes resources.

Annie Fox, M.Ed., is an educator, author, and online advisor for teens. The author of Free Spirit's Middle School Confidential™ series, she also presents workshops to teens, parents, educators, and youth organizations throughout the country. Annie’s Web site (www.heyterra.com) serves as a popular forum for teen and family issues. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Introduction	p. 1
Learning the Basics	p. 5
Stress 101	p. 7
Stress and Your Brain	p. 18
Stress and Your Body	p. 30
Your Stress-Busting Tools	p. 46
Working Through the Conflicts	p. 67
You and Your Family	p. 69
Friends and Supporters	p. 87
The Boyfriend/Girlfriend Zone	p. 99
Stress Less at School	p. 110
Taking Care of Yourself (Because You're Worth It)	p. 125
Take Time to Relax	p. 127
Get the Help You Need	p. 142
A Final Word	p. 149
Where to Go for More Info	p. 151
Bibliography	p. 157
Index	p. 159
About the Authors	p. 163
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