Be Resilient: How to Build a Strong Teenage Mind for Tough Times

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The essential teenage guide to building resilience for challenging times, from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of the bestselling Blame My Brain and The Teenage Guide to Stress. Some events in life will always be out of our control, whether it's a global crisis or a traumatic event at home - but Be Resilient shows that the power to cope is in our hands. Discover how to develop the skill of mental resilience in this fascinating guide from award-winning author and teenage brain expert Nicola Morgan. From building a support network to building optimism, find positive, practical advice for preparing for, coping with and bouncing back from the toughest of times. Authoritative and backed by the latest science, this is a reassuring companion for teenagers everywhere.

Nicola Morgan has written over a hundred books. Her previous titles for Walker include The Teenage Guide to Stress, winner of the School Library Association Award, with both the judges' and readers' awards, Blame My Brain, which was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science, The Teenage Guide to Friends and the novel Wasted, which won the Scottish Children's Book Award and other awards and shortlistings. Nicola speaks in schools and at conferences all over the world about issues concerning teenagers and creates original resources for teachers. She is a member of the Council of the Society of Authors, a former dyslexia specialist and an Ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland. Visit Nicola's website at www.nicolamorgan.com.

This is a much-needed book and I'm so pleased Nicola Morgan has brought her approachable and down to earth style to the subject. Reassuring, insightful and full of practical tips to help our teens build resilience and coping skills to tackle life's ups and downs. An essential read for your teenager. (Us parents could do with dipping in as well for a reminder!) * Francesca Geens, The Happy Self Journal * Featured as 'one to watch' in The Bookseller's July Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * This book was a great way to allow me to understand how resilience works and what strategies I can use to use resilience to my best abilities. -- Katie * Teen Titles *