Anxiety I’m So Done With You” A psychotherapist discusses her new book and ways teens can cope with anxiety.

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Anxiety I'm So Done With You...A Teen's Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Hardwiring Your Brain For Happiness. That is the name of a new book by psychotherapist Jodi Aman. She explores the issue of anxiety in our youth and practical steps they can take to overcome it. We discuss why anxiety is so prevalent in young people and what we can do to help them cope. As a mom of a two kids, ages 19 and 22, I believe this is subject every parent needs to learn more about.

Here's what she Jodi says you will learn in the book...

• You'll learn what anxiety is and what anxiety isn't. You'll finally know why anxiety and depression are not your fault. You will learn that anxiety and depression are totally understandable and highly treatable and that you can make a full recovery.
• You'll know the exact practical steps to build trust in your skills and abilities so you can create your own life instead of feeling like a passive recipient of it.
• You'll understand anxiety and negative self-judgment so well so that it is no longer scary.
• You'll realize how anxiety lies to make you feel vulnerable and alone.
• You'll learn how to take control of your personal power, and engage your confidence, motivation, and intuition. Not the "pseudo" power of beating yourself up or bullying someone else, but real live, sustainable personal agency to respond to life and maximize your potential.
• You'll finally let go of trying to be perfect, fully accepting yourself, beautifully imperfect as you are.
• You will learn daily practices to hone the skills and abilities to keep your brain well and happy. Know how to generate happiness in your life. And, keep it there.