Talk with Teens about Self and Stress: 50 Guided Discussions for School and Counseling Groups

I am a school social worker (K-6) and I have loooooots of resources. This is one I come back to again and again. The BEST thing about it is that all the discussions are perfectly laid out for you. All I do is open the book and start talking. The students I use it with (usually 5th and 6th graders) are ready for this type of candid talk and they always have a good group experience when we do this. The guidelines, suggestions and tips in the beginning are very useful. I use the "personal strengths and limitations" section and the "time and priorities" section all the time with all different types of groups. i find so much about the kids and it helps me to know what direction to take the group next time or to further address some issues I wouldn't have othewise known about. I successfully use this with 5th and 6th graders but not all lessons are right for that age. It would be an absolutely perfect resource for middle and high school social workers and counselors. The other Talk with Teens book is just as good!

First off, I gave this book to my cousin as a birthday present. I remember the time when I was a teenager and some of the issues and concerns I dealt with , as many young people do today; some more life-altering than others; i.e. drugs and alcohol, depression, suicide and family upheavals as well as gun violence. I found the book to be very user-friendly and read the book at our local library. The discussions suggested within the book are helpful in leading pointed, educational sessions with teens and would be great for counselors and teachers alike. And the fact in is for grades 7-12, makes it a great resource to the mental health and self-help communities.