Youth Psychology

Wondering aloud about people, getting caught up in the simplicities and complexities of everyday life...Young people voice their feelings, thoughts, questions, worries, and experiences. Some are poetry in motion, some pure speculation. Great for discussion pieces, can also be used as monologues. Family will recognize each other in the rumination of the day. Everyone has puzzlements, some more than others.

This audiobook provides social workers, outreach clinicians, case managers, and concerned community members with a pretreatment guide for assisting homeless couples, youth, and single adults. Chapters explore policy and research accompanied by narratives that trace a person's journey from homelessness to housing and beyond. The interrelationship between Homeless Outreach and Housing First is examined in detail to inform program development and hands-on practice.

Is it possible to stop yourself from aging? Growing old is inevitable. That’s what the residents of Orchid Lake Village, an assisted living facility, believe until Evergreen Life offers a unique proposition. The pharmaceutical company has a new all natural, organic supplement that promises to reverse the signs of aging. Eloise isn’t as lithe as she used to be. Gladys can’t remember the plot of her favorite TV show. Murray feels like the light inside of him has been blown out. After just a few weeks on the vitamin, they start to feel the effects. Laurel’s once-translucent hair has a ...

Working with youth with sexual behavior problems can be a challenge for both law enforcement and mental health professionals. What defines good quality treatment has changed over time, and research has shown the importance of not only the treatment programs' content but also the way that content is delivered.

A compassionate and accessible guide for parents whose children have experienced traumatic or life-threatening events written by one of the foremost authorities on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. Dr. Scheeringa understands the desperation many parents feel and explains the impact of trauma, simplifies the science into layman’s terms, debunks the myths, and provides direction on navigating the confusing maze of the mental health world to find appropriate care.

No one has failed to notice that the current generation of youth is deeply - some would say totally - involved with digital media. Professors Howard Gardner and Katie Davis name today’s young people The App Generation, and in this spellbinding book they explore what it means to be “app-dependent” versus “app-enabled” and how life for this generation differs from life before the digital era.

Title "Embracing Diversity in Young Minds Fostering Understanding and Inclusivity in Adolescence" Dive into the vibrant tapestry of cultural diversity and competence with "Embracing Diversity in Young Minds," a groundbreaking eBook poised to revolutionize the approach to adolescence in multi-ethnic landscapes. This thoughtfully curated collection of chapters weaves together the intricacies of adolescent development amid the complexities of a culturally rich society. In Chapter 1, explore the nuanced layers of cultural identity and unpack the pressing need for cultural competence in ...

For the majority of young adults today, the transition to independence is a time of excitement and possibility. But nearly five million young people experience entry into adulthood as abrupt abandonment, a time of disconnection from school, work, and family. For this growing population of Americans, which includes kids aging out of foster care and those entangled with the justice system, life screeches to a halt when adulthood arrives. Abandoned is the first-ever exploration of this tale of dead ends and broken dreams.

Despite broad interest in developing concentrated treatment programs for OCD, practitioners face several challenges when trying to launch and maintain these programs. This book will provide a comprehensive guide covering the topics of import for clinicians, researchers, and administrators, across different types of institutions and care settings, who want to build an intensive treatment program into their clinical practice across different types of institutions and care settings.

Do you find yourself fighting voices in your mind that say you are not good enough? Does it seem like God has forsaken you? Are you going through the motions of self-doubt, low self-esteem and serial life challenges? Does it seem like you are surrounded by fake friends? By reading this book, you`ll discover how to deal with depression, fight your fears, anxiety, fight with truth, handle perfectionism, and stop accepting the lies of the devil. With a mix of true and fictional stories, you will see how others, going through similar challenges, were weighed down by their insecurities. Read the...

The exercise industry is a monster—from online coaching, phone apps, email cues, gadgets, and infomercials, it is designed to turn you into a source of steady revenue stream. With this book, you will no longer need to pay for meaningless approaches to exercise, but will find the tools to remain motivated and active throughout your life. This book is written by a physical therapist, specifically for people who want to begin exercising, and for those who have started and quit, as well as for those realizing the negative effects of age on their activity levels.

In the whirlwind of modern existence, where life often feels like a relentless race against the clock, true happiness can seem like a distant echo of days gone by. But what if I told you that within the labyrinth of your own being lies a key - a key to not only unearth the joy you once knew, but to amplify it beyond measure? Welcome to "Turning the Clock Back to Happiness," a profound odyssey into the heart of contentment. It's a journey not just to reclaim what once was, but to forge an unbreakable bond with a happiness that transcends the ephemeral. Here, we don't just turn back time; we ...

In 2018, adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 had a suicide rate of 14.45. This evil has been aging grounds among the youths of our society as well as among adults in our society. The fact remains that every suicide successfully executed usually have warning signs that were not correctly recognized or identified before the victim carries out the evil act. These warning signs, when identified and the necessary steps are taken, can always reduce the rate of suicide in our society.

This book is a guide for individuals over 40 who are ready to take control of their lives and embrace the aging process with confidence and vitality. It offers practical advice, empowering strategies, and inspiring stories to help listeners navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with getting older.