Befriend Your Brain: A Young Person's Guide to Dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers (5-Minute Therapy)
"Do you freak out at small things? Do you yell at people or things when you don't mean to? Do you you sometime cry or get scared and you aren't sure why? Does it sometimes feel like your feelings control you? All of these feelings are a normal part of life for everybody but sometimes they're just too much and it seems like you're the only one the planet that feels them. Our brains are doing their best to help us out, but sometimes we get hurt instead. And sometimes we hurt people we love, too, because wejust don't know what to do with all of our feelings. With humor and patience, Dr. Faith G. Harper shows you the science behind why your brain is acting up and ideas for new ways to respond when you're feeling scared, sad, anxious, or angry. You can trainyour brain to be your friend and help you live a happy, calm, and healthy life. If you have experienced trauma or if you have a hard time feeling good and getting along with other people, this book can help. This is an adaptation of Dr. Faith's bestselling book (which has an R-rated title), written for tweens, teens, and the adults trying to help them navigate it all"--
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ISBN: 9781648410383
Faith G Harper is a licensed professional counselor, board-certified sexologist, and certified applied clinical nutritionist with a PhD in human services. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with a diverse range of clients, including young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and trauma survivors. Harper is also a popular speaker and author, known for her straight-talking and compassionate approach to mental health and wellness. She is the creator of the 5-Minute Therapy series, which includes Befriend Your Brain, and is dedicated to making mental health resources accessible and relatable for all. In addition to her work as a therapist, Harper is also a musician and avid traveler, and draws inspiration from these experiences in her writing.