Tompkins, Michael A., author.

Zero to 60 : a teen's guide to manage frustration, anger, and everyday irritations / Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP.

152.4 Tom YA

Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2020]

288 pages ; 24 cm.

"High performance cars can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. Anger can feel a lot like that for teens. One minute they are calm, but the next, something sets them on a course to speed out of control. Getting to anger's edge too fast can get teens in trouble. Expert author Michael Tompkins offers tips and tricks to help stall anger and leave it by the side of the road. Teens will learn how to calm their body, derail thoughts that fuel anger and learn how to communicate and de-escalate situations"-- Provided by publisher.

Anger in adolescence -- Juvenile literature.

Calmness -- Juvenile literature.

Emotions in adolescence -- Juvenile literature.

Zero to sixty.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Anger and you -- Reflect and record -- Cool your angry body -- Cool your angry thoughts -- Stop the drumbeat of anger -- Communicate clearly -- Solve problems -- Handle accusations and put-downs -- Build self-confidence and self-esteem -- Nutrition, exercise, and sleep -- Help, hope, and heads-up.

2020013654

9781433832475

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