WORKBOOK FOR TWEENS AND TEENS
From the authors of Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, Dr. Mary K Alvord and Anne McGrath—which focuses on managing negative thinking habits—comes this unique resource for teens who struggle with taking action. Packed with simple and easy-to-apply skills drawn from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), you’ll learn to cultivate an action mindset, reduce worry, and take the steps needed to solve problems—rather than avoid them. You’ll also discover the keys to quieting that inner “voice of doom,” giving up the need for perfection, and managing the difficult emotions that can come with living a life on hold. Available for order through New Harbinger and Amazon.
ANXIETY WORKBOOK
Written by a team of Alvord, Baker clinicians, Exposure Therapy for Treating Children and Adolescents with Anxiety is a comprehensive, practical guide for mental health professionals in the “how to” of implementing exposure therapy for treating children and adolescents with anxiety. Each chapter explains how to tailor exposure work for specific anxiety-related conditions and provides a variety of creative exposure tasks and activities. Exposure Therapy is now available for order through New Harbinger and Amazon.
RELAXATION CD- YOUTH
RELAXATION CD- ADULT
GROUP PROGRAM MANUAL
THINKING HABITS WORKBOOK
WEBSITES AND RECOMMENDED READING
Recommended websites:
Child Anxiety Tales: Online Parent-Training program for parents of children with anxiety: Coping Cat Parents Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Recommended reading:
Rapee, R., Wignall, A., Spence, S.H., Cobham, V. & Lyneham, H. (2008). Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents. San Francisco: New Harbinger. Available at Amazon.
Zucker, B. A (2008). Anxiety Free Kids: an Interactive Guide for Parents and Children. Prufrock Press. Available at Amazon.
What to do when you worry too much, Dawn Huebner. Available at Amazon.
I bet I won’t fret: a workbook to help children with generalized anxiety disorder: Available at Amazon.
Bussman, R.. (2023). Being Brave With Selective Mutism: A Step-by-step Guide for Children and Their Caregivers. Jessica Kingsley Publications. Available at Amazon.
Galnti, R. (2020). Anxiety Relief for Teens. Zeitgeist Young Adult. Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress. Available at Amazon.
Duebner, D. (2017). Outsmarting Worry (An Older Kid's Guide to Managing Anxiety). Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Available at Amazon.
Galanti, R. (2021). When Harley Has Anxiety: A Fun CBT Skills Activity Book to Help Manage Worries and Fears (For Kids 5-9). Z Kids. Available at Amazon.
Galanti, R. (2024). Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage. Sourcebooks. Available at Amazon.
Lebowitz, E. (2021). Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD. Oxford University Press. Available at Amazon.
Recommended adult reading:
Antony, M. M & Swinson, R.P. (2008). Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear. New Harbinger Publications. Available at Amazon.
Antony, M.M. & McCabe, R. (2004). 10 Simple Solutions to Panic: How to Overcome Panic Attacks, Calm Physical Symptoms, and Reclaim Your Life. New Harbinger Publications. Available at Amazon.
Norton, P.J. & Antony, M.M. (2021). The Anti-Anxiety Program: A Workbook of Proven Strategies to Overcome Worry, Panic, and Phobias. Guilford Press. Available at Amazon.
Clark, D.A.& Beck, A.T. (2023). The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution. Guilford Press. Available at Amazon.
https://www.socialthinking.com/
https://autismup.org/
Autism Speaks
Autism Society
Recommended reading:
ASD book Kenworthy, L, Anthony, L.G., Alexander, K. , Werner, M., Cannon, L., Greenman, L. (2014). Solving Executive Function Challenges: Simple Ways to Get Kids with Autism Unstuck and on Target. Brookes Publishing. Available at Amazon.
Henderson, D. Wayland, S. & White, J. Is This Autism? (2023). Routledge. Available at Amazon.
Fletcher-Watson, S., & Happé, F. (2019). Autism: A new introduction to psychological theory and current debate. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Available at Amazon.
Neff, M. (2024). Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!Adams Media. Available at Amazon.
Recommended websites:
Russell Barkley Youtube Series - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0tLWu7ljYVFPiZQfHjTMsA
ADHD Dude - https://www.adhddude.com/
Understood.org - https://www.understood.org/
A.D.D. Warehouse
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Recommended adult reading:
Dawson, P. & Guare, R. (2016). The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home. Guilford Press. Available at Amazon.
Nadeau, K., Littman, E., & Quinn, P. (2015). Understanding Girls with ADHD: How They Feel and Why They Do What They Do. Advantage Books. Available at Amazon.
Nadeau, K., & Dixon, E.B.. (2004). Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD. Magination Press. Available at Amazon.
Fredriksen, K. & Rothman, Y. (2024). Different Thinkers: ADHD. Boys Town Press. Available at Amazon.
Recommended websites:
Stop Bullying
Recommended reading:
Lohman, R.C. & Taylor, J.V. The Bullying Workbook for Teens Activities to Help You Deal with Social Aggression and Cyberbullying. (2013). Research Press. Available at Amazon.
Recommended websites:
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Recommended reading:
Rego, S. Fader, S. & Alpert. J.E. (2021). The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being.Callisto. Available at Amazon.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Recommended reading:
Mind over mood- Self-help Cognitive therapy for adults. Available at Amazon.
Alvord, M.K. & McGrath, A. (2017). Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens: A Workbook to Break the Nine Thought Habits That Are Holding You Back. Instant Help. Available at Amazon.
Hayes, S. G. (2012). Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life. New Harbinger. Available at Amazon.
Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2004). Women Who Think Too Much: How to Break Free of Overthinking and Reclaim Your Life. Hot Paperbacks. Available at Amazon.
Raising Responsible Children Video Series: "#TalkEarly Expert: Dr. Mary Alvord"
Recommended reading:
Everyday parenting tool kit, Alan Kazdin. Available at Amazon
Alvord, MK, Zucker, B., Alvord, B. (2013). Relaxation and Wellness Techniques: Mastering the Mind Body Connection published by Research Press(compact disc and digital). Available through Research Press and Amazon.
Alvord, MK, Zucker, B., Alvord, B. (2011). Relaxation and Self-Regulation Techniques for Children and Teens: Mastering the Mind-BodyConnection (compact disc and digital). Available through Amazon.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation
Recommended reading:
Huebner, D. (2007). What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD. Magination Press. Available at Amazon.
Zucker, B. (2010). Take Control of OCD: The Ultimate Guide for Kids With OCD. Routledge. Available at Amazon.
Chansky, T. (2001). Freeing Your Child from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents. Available at Amazon.
Winston, S.M. & Seif, M.N. (2017). Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thought. New Harbinger Publications. Available at Amazon.
Hershelf, J., Corboy, T. Winston, S.M., Seif, M.N., Pittman, C.M., Karle, E.M., Knaus, W.J., Shannon, J., Carbonelli, D.A., Johnson, A. (2022). The Intrusive Thoughts Toolkit: Quick Relief for Obsessive, Unwanted, or Disturbing Thoughts. Available at Amazon.
Grayson, J. (2014). Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty. Berkley. Available at Amazon.
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Diebler, M. & Reinardy, R. (2023). The BFRB Recovery Workbook. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Available at Amazon.
Mansueto, C. Vavrichek, S.M., & Golomb, R.G. (2020). Overcoming Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Hair Pulling and Skin Picking. Available at Amazon.
https://www.bfrb.org/
Recommended reading:
A parent guide to hair pulling disorder: effective parenting strategies for children with trichotillomania: Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ruth Goldfinger Golomb. Available at Amazon
Tourette Syndrome Association
MEDIA APPEARANCES:
- Could our efforts to avoid anxiety only be making it worse?, Washington Post, July 10, 2019
- Your child is nervous about the new school year, which may be normal — or not featuring Dr. Alvord in Washington Post, Aug. 12, 2018
- For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help by Dr. Alvord (NPR)
- Why anxiety fueled indulgences don’t bring Joy. December 2014. NBC News.
- Perfectionism in Children. Washington Parent December 2014.
- Fear, Stress, Anxiety: A Global Recession's Personal Economics. March 1, 2009. The Washington Post (Sunday Business section, front page). Reporter: Nancy Trejos
- For kids with OCD, adding therapy to drugs helps. September 22, 2011. Los Angeles Times: Booster Shots. Journalist: Melissa Healy.
- For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help by Dr. Alvord (NPR)
- For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help by Dr. Mary Alvord (NPR)
- Social media can be a powerful tool to help combat the stigma of mental illness... --Dr. Alvord
- Prevent depression in teens with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help by Dr. Alvord (NPR)
- Raising Responsible Children Video Series: "#TalkEarly Expert: Dr. Mary Alvord"
- Getting Ready for Your Toddler’s First Playdate. October 14, 2013. Newparent.com. Journalist: Karen Grimaldos.
- Parents can build in 'special time' with kids this summer. May 30, 2012. USA Today. Journalist: Nanci Hellmich.
- High school is overwhelming, for kids and parents. Here’s how to get off to a good start. Washington Post article features Dr. Alvord
- So We Know Students Are Stressed Out ... Now Let's Talk About It - Dr. Alvord on NPR
- Dr. Alvord featured in The Atlantic article, High-Stress High School
- The Pressure to Get Into College
- Back to school success
- School Stress Takes a Toll on Health, Teens and Parents. December 2, 2013. NPR Morning Edition. Correspondent: Patti Neighmond.
- Shutdown Stress Goes to School. October 17, 2013. Educational Town Hall on We Act Radio. Host: Thomas Bryd
- The Pressure to Get Into College
- For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help by Dr. Alvord (NPR)
- 7 Signs Your Family is Feeling Too Much Stress in parents.com features Dr. Alvord.
- Stress in the Workplace article in USA Today features Dr. Alvord.
- Stress Management article in Better Home and Gardens, January 2016 features Dr. Mary Alvord
- 10 ways to beat holiday stress with fitness and nutrition in Washington Post, featuring Dr. Mary Alvord
- Breaking the Psoriatic Arthritis-Stress Cycle
- Dr. Alvord featured in The Atlantic article, High-Stress High School
- Your Kids May be as Stressed Out As You Are. September 30, 2014. KTRH News Radio (Texas)
- 6 Scary Thing Stress is Doing to Your Body. August 22, 2013. Newsmax.com. Journalist: Nick Tate.
- Most Stressed Generation. February 9, 2013. HuffPostLive. Host: Alicia Menendez.
- Feeling Good: Cloudy… With a Chance of Rage. Oprah Magazine. Journalist: Caitlin Moscatello
- How Living in a City Can Make You Calmer. January 23, 2014. HuffPostLive. Host: Josh Zepps
- The Pressure to Get Into College
- Media psychologists warn of the risks of parents disclosing too much information about their children on social media
- Is online therapy legit? What you need to know on foxnews.com/health. Writer: Diana Kelly
- The Doctor Will Skype You Now. May 2012 issue. Women’s Health Magazine. Writer: Tori Rodriguez.
- Your brain (and everything else) on smartphones. September 26, 2013. (Washington) PostTV. Host Nia-Malika Henderson.
- Rapid Response: APA Helps Parents Give Kids a News Break. September 2, 2014. Journalist: Rob Stott. Associations Now Magazine.
- Kadafi death: How to explain it to the kids. October 20, 2011. Los Angeles Times: Booster Shots. Journalist: Melissa Healy.
- Children who survived the tornado in Oklahoma may have increased anxiety, nightmares and difficulty sleeping. May 21, 2013. USA Today. Journalist: Nanci Hellmich.
- How to Help Children Process Tornado Trauma. May 21, 2013. HuffPostLive. Host: Abby Huntsman.
