Helping Young People Manage the Difficult Emotions

This humorous, punchy book meets the needs of those working with young people in schools, youth clubs, social service provision - in fact anywhere adults and young people interact. This is serious and important work made accessible. Within the structure of the programme there are five habits that are continually practised: " Being calm " Having energy " Having courage " Giving care " Making plans. The second part of the book considers: " Anger " Worry " Helplessness " Grief " Alcohol and tobacco. There are full facilitator's notes and the worksheets, activities and quizzes are presented in an enjoyable and lively style. Bob Bellhouse began his career as a teacher in mainstream schools before finding his niche working in alternative settings with marginalised young people. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a researcher and writer, specialising in education. He has an underlying interest in finding ways that help children and youth become deeply interested (engaged) in school and learning.Bellhouse, Bob is the author of 'Helping Young People Manage the Difficult Emotions ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781412910767 and ISBN 1412910765.