The 5-Minute Mindfulness Journal for Teens - by Kristina Dingus Keuhlen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Help teens tackle stress and anxiety with 5-minute mindfulness prompts

Mindfulness can improve teens' overall well-being as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. This guided journal helps teens let go of worries and boost their self-confidence through quick prompts and practices that show them how to focus on the present moment and enjoy the small stuff.

What sets this teen journal apart:

• Four key areas of mindfulness--Teens will learn to notice physical sensations in their body, recognize how their thoughts shape their reality, work through different emotions, and change any unhelpful behaviors.
• Many ways to be mindful--Writing prompts, visualization practices, and other relaxing activities help teens focus their thoughts and relieve everyday stress.
• 5-minute exercises--Teens can infuse more positivity and self-awareness into each day with simple activities that only take a few minutes to complete.

Give teens the tools to manage anxiety and cultivate joy with The 5-Minute Mindfulness Journal for Teens.

Review Quotes

"The 5-Minute Mindfulness Journal for Teens is a great resource for teens and their parents alike! Written in a very approachable way, Dr. Kristina Dingus Keuhlen is able to explain the concept of mindfulness in language that is easy for teens to grasp and apply in their everyday lives and relationships. This is a go-to book for any teen who is looking for practical ways to find some calm in the often stressful time of adolescence. The author has provided many great exercises to help them tune into their emotions, self-soothe, and decrease the anxiety that can come with the complex process of growing up." --Erica Carpenter, PhD, LMFT-S, therapist & owner of Carpenter Couple & Family Counseling, PLLC

"'Wow!' That was my first thought after reading Dr. Dingus' 5 Minute Mindfulness Journal for Teens. I was blown away by the art as well as the engaging questions. In working with teens, I feel it is imperative to have prompts that are concise and thought-provoking as those questions tend to elicit responses with the same characteristics. The exercises are simple yet powerful, as well as her engagement of social media and what their experiences are with apps. As a clinician, I recommend this journal, and as a father of a teenager, I cannot recommend this enough." --René García, LMFT, LPC, LCDC

"This is a great practical guide to introduce these core concepts of emotional regulation for teens. Well written and easy to use." --Dr. Jason Doorish, LPC-S

"What a great resource! The prompts are engaging and simple. This book is designed so beautifully, and everything is written with such warm and relatable language. I cannot wait to use this with my teen and college-aged clients! I am sure they will love it as much as I do!" --Dr. Jade Hunter PhD, LPC, LMFT, associate, counselor, and owner of Dr. J Therapy PLLC

About the Author

KRISTINA DINGUS, PhD, LMFT, is a therapist who works with teens and parents, and the founder of North Texas Family Therapy, PLLC. She specializes in anxiety disorders, grief, and trauma, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy through a mindfulness lens. Find more information and additional resources at NorthTexasFamilyTherapy.com