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"I remember how hard it was to be a teen, and I think the
bullying, peer pressure, and expectations have only increased
over the years. Lucie Hemmen's The Teen Girl's Survival Guide
provides helpful exercises for teen girls to increase
self-awareness, and concrete skills to help improve self-esteem
and reduce the chaos and drama teen girls often encounter. This
is a lovely book that s to help teen girls think about and
move toward the person they truly would like to be."
--Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, RSW, psychotherapist, international
speaker, and author of several books, including Surviving the
Emotional Roller Coaster, Relationships Skills 101 for Teens, and
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens
"This thoughtful book will inspire teen girls to be their best
self, their most authentic self, and to navigate social media and
texting. A wise guide for every teen girl."
--Lara Honos-Webb, PhD, author of The ADHD Workbook for Teens,
The Gift of ADHD, The Gift of ADHD Activity Book, and more (http:
//www.addisagift.com)
"The Teen Girl's Survival Guide is packed with powerful skills to
help you develop and grow y relationships and positive
connections. It helps you to identify and build on the skills you
already have, and to discover and try out new ones along your
journey of self-discovery, as you figure out who you are and
where you fit in. The best part of the book is the wisdom and
experience of actual teens in their own words--teens who really
'get it, ' and can help you navigate social landmines and take
your connectedness to the 'next level!'"
--Dzung Vo, MD, author of The Mindful Teen
"In The Teen Girl's Survival Guide, Lucie Hemmen uses a
down-to-earth and engaging format to help readers manage critical
teen issues, from social media stress to friend communication to
self-esteem and sound decision-making skills. Teens will enjoy
the advice from older girls, quizzes, and self-awareness
exercises on topics they grapple with in their everyday life,
while supervising adults will take comfort in the wisdom and
solid guidance provided for keeping girls on track for making
safe social choices."
--Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, psychotherapist and author of The
Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens, The Anxiety Workbook for Teens,
and Beyond the Blues
"Hemmen guides the readers through every important challenge that
teen girls face. She provides excellent tips and tools that will
help them successfully navigate these critical years. Readers
will not only survive, but thrive!"
--Michelle Skeen, PsyD, psychologist, author of Love Me, Don't
Leave Me, and radio host of Relationships 2.0 with Dr. Michelle
Skeen on KCAA 1050-AM
"The Teen Girl's Survival Guide nails the challenging and
emotional nuances of growing up girl. The tips and tools Hemmen
suggests are refreshingly honest, wise, and heartfelt. I look
forward to sharing this resource with teens, parents, and
educators."
--Julia V. Taylor, MA, author of The Body Image Workbook for
Teens, Salvaging Sisterhood, and Perfectly You; and coauthor of
G.I.R.L.S. (Girls in Real Life Situations) and The Bullying
Workbook for Teens
"Lucie Hemmen's book provides ten fantastic tips that will help
any teen girl thrive more in her life. The quizzes in each
chapter are fun to take, and help to focus both on strengths and
areas to work on. This book gives invaluable guidance on how to
navigate the exciting and challenging world of social media."
--Jennifer Shannon, MFT, clinical director at the Santa Rosa
Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and author of The
Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens
"Hemmen provides girls with an invaluable resource, a guide for
helping them handle tough interpersonal situations while helping
them improve their self-esteem. Hemmen positions herself as a
mentor and therapist by talking to readers on their level, which
is so important. Readers will connect to the real girls' stories,
and learn from the advice and tools Hemmen seamlessly weaves in
through the chapters. I recommend this book for anyone working
with teen girls, adolescents, and their parents. A must-have on
bookshelves."
--Emily Roberts, MA, LPC, psychotherapist and author of Express
Yourself
"Finally, the guidebook to adolescence so many women I know wish
they'd had, but can now offer their daughters, patients,
students, and friends."
--Christopher Willard, PsyD, author of Child's Mind and
Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety, Cambridge Alliance/Harvard
Medical School
Book Description
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If you're like many teen girls, you may feel intense pressure
to fit in and make friends. In this fun and engaging guide,
therapist and teen expert Lucie Hemmen offers ten tips to solve
one of the biggest worries teen girls struggle with: social
success.