It is also a valuable stress management resource for those working with young people, including mental health practitioners, youth workers, social workers and education sector staff.

Teens are taught to identify the sources of their stress, anger, and anxiety as well as the thoughts that accompany these feelings. Based on cognitive behavioural principles, this workbook uses fun and imaginative activities to teach children how to manage their anxiety by changing how they think and act – getting rid of their Anxiety Gremlins for good! The workbooks encourage writing and drawing, and youth who enjoy and have strength in reading will be able to benefit. These books would be useful for professionals who are already working with children, but would like to introduce a more activity based approach or extend the range of materials which they already use. The book is aimed primarily for young people to work through independently, or with adult support, but would also be a helpful resource for many professionals working with children and young people who may be experiencing anxiety.

The extensive use of visuals and repetition of topics and concepts makes this series a good fit for youth on the spectrum. It will be of interest to school counsellors, therapists, social workers, youth workers, teaching staff and other professionals working with young people. The Autism Lens helps teachers to connect to students with autism and support them along their own unique trajectory. Through a series of questionnaires and exercises, the reader is able to explore and understand their own experiences with the gremlin so as to more efficiently deal with it.

Through a period of some significant challenge, the services offered by Anxiety UK has been fantastic, and whilst there is a long road head, progress is positive and forward.Starving the gremlin" serves as a great metaphor for changing your thoughts to change your behavior. Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles that link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, the activities help young people aged 10+ understand why they get anxious and how to use simple, practical techniques to manage their anxiety. This engaging workbook uses fun activities and real-life stories and can be used by young people on their own or with a parent or practitioner. This engaging workbook uses fun activities and real life stories, and can be used by young people aged 10+ on their own or with a parent or practitioner. Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.