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Stuff That Sucks

Accepting what you can't change and committing to what you can
By Ben Sedley
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Stuff That Sucks by Ben Sedley is a practical guide designed to help young adults navigate the challenging periods of life. The book introduces mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques, encouraging readers to focus on the present moment and embrace their emotions as part of the human experience without letting them dictate their actions. It offers supportive and insightful advice to deal with life's inevitable frustrations and setbacks.
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You might like this book if you are seeking a candid and compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of teenage emotions. It offers practical advice using a blend of humour and wisdom to help you deal with what life throws your way by accepting negative feelings and moving forward with resilience.

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Stuff That Sucks

A beautifully designed book aimed at adolescents that will help them deal with painful emotions by drawing on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and presenting them in ways that are eye-catching and easy to understand.

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Each of us has thoughts that are painful at times; sometimes the pain is sadness, sometimes worry, anger, shame, grief, or some feeling that you don't even have words for.

If you are a young person struggling with your emotions, you do not want to be told that 'everyone feels like that' or that 'you will grow out of it'. You want to feel that your emotions are valid and that the person offering help truly understands how painful life can feel at times.

With a strong emphasis on validation and compassion, Stuff That Sucks encourages you to accept your emotions rather than struggling against them. It also shows how to reconnect with what is really important to you, giving you the tools to help clarify your personal values and take steps towards living a life where those values can guide you in your day-to-day behaviour.

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Stuff That Sucks by Ben Sedley is highly praised for its practical, engaging, and accessible approach to helping adolescents deal with life's challenges using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques. Reviewers commend its simplicity and wit, making it relatable for both young people and their parents. This book is recommended as a valuable resource for therapists and a beneficial guide for teenagers to manage adversity with acceptance and self-compassion.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472120533

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson

Illustration: 35 b/w integrated illustrations

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 96

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Ben Sedley Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Ben Sedley is a clinical psychologist and ACT therapist with experience of working with children, adolescents and families facing mental health difficulties in both primary health centres and community mental health teams in New Zealand and London.

Ben's training and practice has focused on examining children and young people's understandings of mental health, which has helped guide him on the best ways to explain mental health concepts and ACT to young people.

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