{"product_id":"book-j6d0","title":"Teen Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are many challenges in the teenage years. Young people often feel pressure to achieve at school. They struggle to negotiate social intricacies. They battle to understand and deal with their own internal emotional world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd, on top of all this, they ponder how they will carve out their future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeen Time\u003c\/em\u003e is written for teenagers. Topics of interest are easily selected and the reader is encouraged to consider a range of perspectives for situations they find challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering a wide range of issues presented frequently in counselling sessions by 13-17 year olds, \u003cem\u003eTeen Time\u003c\/em\u003e invites teenagers to make time for self-reflection, and to consider alternative possibilities, rather than acting on impulse. It encourages them to choose how they want to be in every area of their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelen Middleton, a psychologist in private practice, draws on her extensive experience in working with young people as a teacher, secondary school Guidance Officer, gestalt and family therapist. She addresses the hopes and concerns commonly expressed by teenagers. This user-friendly guide is judgement-free, practical, and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it details the many issues confronting teenagers, \u003cem\u003eTeen Time\u003c\/em\u003e is also a valuable resource for parents, teachers, beginning counsellors, social workers, and youth workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelen Middleton gained a Master's degree in Education Studies in 1993, and worked as a Guidance Officer in Queensland schools for 15 years. During this time she continued her studies and completed a post-graduate training program in family therapy. She became a Registered Psychologist and completed a second Master's degree in 2006 in Gestalt Therapy. The same year, Helen moved to Hobart and worked in EAP programs and in private practice. Missing work with young people, she took on regular days at Headspace in 2009, working with 12-26 year olds. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49401642516784,"sku":"BDj6d0","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/j6d0-Square-cover.jpg?v=1781338051","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-j6d0","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}