\u201cUnderstanding, responding to, and managing social relationships can be complicated for teenagers. In Express Yourself<\/i>, Emily Roberts breaks down the barriers with actionable tips and advice every teen needs.\u00a0From e-mail etiquette to social media and dating, Roberts offers sage advice teens can relate to.\u00a0Written for teens yet valuable for parents, this is a coffee table book to leave around your home in the event your teen needs guidance she is hesitant to seek from you. Confused? Frustrated? Overwhelmed? Afraid? Just ask Emily. Then Express Yourself<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Many teen girls feel pressured to be nice, rather than assert their opinions. They may fear being called bossy or pushy when speaking their mind or offering a different point of view. If you have ever stopped yourself from expressing your opinion, you know how bad it can feel afterward. Don\u2019t let yourself fall into that same trap over and over. Your thoughts and feelings matter just as much as everyone else\u2019s\u2014you just need to find your voice.<\/p>\n
Express Yourself <\/i>offers skills based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you create positive interactions with others and deal with difficult emotions that can arise from bullying or dealing with mean girls. The book also provides easy-to-use strategies that will boost your self-esteem and confidence, and you\u2019ll discover tons of assertive communication skills you can use every day, including how to speak up when you are upset, asking for what you want in a clear assertive manner, and coping when intense emotions threaten to take over and sabotage your relationships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3368,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[26],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n