List of Reproducible Pages Preface Introduction About This Book The Nuts and Bolts of Group Work Leading the Sessions About the Sessions Getting Started A Note for Parents Focus: Stress General Background General Objectives The Sessions What Is Stress? Sorting Out the Stressors Role Models and Strategies for Coping with Stress Is It Harder to Be an Adolescent Today? Taking a Load Off Procrastination Substance Abuse Focus: Identity General Background General Objectives The Sessions Personal Strengths and Limitations Three Selves Does the Stereotype Fit? Going to Extremes Learning Styles What Defines Us? Should Test Scores Define Us? Giving Ourselves Permission Time and Priorities In Control, Out of Control Measuring Self-Esteem Making Mistakes Heroes Having Fun Each of Us Is an Interesting Story When We Need Courage A Prisoner of Image Feeling Free Success and Failure Being Alone versus Being Lonely A Personal Symbol Focus: Feelings General Background General Objectives The Sessions Mood Swings and Mood Range Unfair! Disappointment The Light Side Anger Fear, Worry, and Anxiety When We Were at Our Best Happiness Coping with Change, Loss, and Transition When Parents Divorce Dealing with Holidaysand Family Gatherings Sadness, Depression, and Dark Thoughts Eating Disorders Cutting Focus: Relationships General Background General Objectives The Sessions How Others See Us Encouragers and Discouragers Influencers Uniquenesses and Similarities Responding to Authority Best Advice Who Can We Lean On? Gifts from People Who Matter Getting Our Needs Met Small Talk and Social Graces Gossip Bullying Being Interesting With Parents With Siblings With Teachers Male and Female Gender Behavior and Sexual Harassment Sexual Aggression Patterns of Violence and Abuse Internet Safety Focus: Family General Background General Objectives The Sessions Family Values Family Roles Focus: The Future General Background General Objectives The Sessions What Is Maturity? Finding Satisfaction in Life Attitudes About Work When and If I''m a Parent Thinking About Careers Meaningful Work Continuing Education Expectations, Wishes, and Dream Images Wishing Then, Wishing Now Final Session Recommended Resources Index About the Author List of Reproducible Pages Permission for Student Participation Group Guidelines Warm-Up Stress Boxes My Three Selves Giving Myself Permission Pieces of the Pie Rating My Self-Esteem My Story Freedom of Choice Being Angry Being Afraid Experiencing Loss Feeling Bad How Others See Me, How I See Myself Responding to Authority My Wish List My Needs Relationships with Parents Relationships with Teachers Problem Scenarios Family Values Family Roles The World of Work Choosing a Career Expectations An Informal Assessment Discussion Group Evaluation.