The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Teens: Dbt Tools to Help You Deal with Sensory Sensitivity, Manage Emotional Overwhelm, and Thrive - Paperback

by Rhiannon Theurer (Author), Megan Anna Neff (Foreword by)

The skills you need to be your best and thrive in an overwhelming world--written by a neurodivergent therapist for neurodivergent teens!

As a neurodivergent teen, you may feel stressed, isolated, and overstimulated by intense environments. You may struggle to make friends, or feel like you are always an outsider or in your "own world." And sometimes, you may even ask yourself, "What's wrong with me?" The truth is there is nothing wrong with you. Your brain is just wired differently than others--although there are plenty of teens out there just like you, too! So, how can you understand your unique brain, make the most of your strengths, and feel empowered to reach your goals?

The Neurodivergence Workbook for Teens offers evidence-based skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you manage emotional overwhelm, deal with sensory sensitivities, and improve your relationships with others. You'll also find tons of fun and engaging skills to help you handle challenging social situations, communicate effectively, explore your special interests and passions, set boundaries, and advocate for your needs.

Discover tips and tools to help you:

• Understand your neurodivergence
• Handle difficult emotions
• Cultivate self-compassion and confidence
• Talk to others about neurodivergence

The world needs all kinds of brains--whether you're ADHD, autistic, gifted, or your own unique combination. With this skills-based guide, you'll learn to harness your own superpowers, and find practical tools for facing all of life's challenges. Why not get started today?

Author Biography

Rhiannon Theurer, LMFT, is a neurodivergent therapist in private practice who works with neurodivergent teens and adults. She earned her master's degree in counseling psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, and has worked in a variety of settings--from crisis lines to integrated clinics to schools (K-12). She lives in Ashland, OR.

Foreword writer Megan Anna Neff, PsyD, (she/they) is a neurodivergent psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights, where she creates education and wellness resources for neurodivergent adults. Neff is the author of Self-Care for Autistic People.