The Self-Confidence Workbook for Teens

“Clear, pragmatic, and lovingly optimistic, Vigil-Otero and Willard offer teens the tools and attitudes to stride confidently through their personal, school, and social lives while being amply buffered against maturation’s inevitable challenges. Delivering mindfulness and self-compassion practices geared to the developing mind, this workbook will engage and support teens in countless ways.”
—Zindel Segal, PhD, distinguished professor of psychology in mood disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough ~Zindel Segal, PhD

“Modern teens face a world filled with more social pressures than ever before. This clearly written book presents teens with a wealth of helpful guidance for building confidence and dealing with challenging life situations, skillfully drawn from cutting-edge therapy approaches. It then guides them to apply these skills to the common challenges faced by teens everywhere.  Highly recommended!”
—Russell Kolts, PhD, professor of psychology at Eastern Washington University, and author of CFT Made Simple and The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Managing Your Anger ~Russell Kolts, PhD

“This easy-to-understand and easy-to-follow guide for adolescents is a treasure chest of insightful and compassionate ways of understanding why our minds are the way they are, which helps us to reduce feelings of shame and build self-confidence. From mindfulness to assertiveness and positive relationship building, the authors offer invaluable guidance on how to work with our tricky minds and build confidence to pursue goals that are helpful to ourselves and others.”
—Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Derby, visiting professor at the University of Queensland, president of The Compassionate Mind Foundation, and author of The Compassionate Mind ~Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE

“Struggling teens benefit from clear instruction and guidance that promotes action. They also need to hear—over and over again—that their feelings, thoughts, and perceptions are not permanent, but instead are malleable and manageable. This book checks all those boxes: concrete, relatable, and full of steps that teens can use to build a more confident, active, evolving life.”
—Lynn Lyons, LICSW, author of The Anxiety Audit; and coauthor of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents ~Lynn Lyons, LICSW

“This caring, compassionate, and well-researched workbook offers teens an invaluable road map to build and rebuild their confidence. This workbook is packed with accessible mindfulness and compassion practices that are of ever-increasing importance in helping youth navigate the challenges and pressures of our current times. With engaging ideas and stories from their own personal and professional lives, as well as clear explanations of the best techniques the field has to offer, Vigil-Otero and Willard write like the warm, humorous, and experienced therapists they are.”
—Joan Borysenko, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind ~Joan Borysenko, PhD