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. Sometimes life sucksEach of us has thoughts that are painful at times; sometimes the pain is sadness, sometimes worry or anger or shame or grief or some feeling that you don't even have words for. It can seem like everyone else knows what to do and say, while you feel like you don't even know how to be.Having these types of feeling doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. This book can help you to deal with the stuff that sucks by helping you to accept your thoughts and emotions instead of struggling against them. If you put less energy into trying to control things that are virtually impossible to fully control - the stuff you think and feel - you'll have more energy to focus on things that you can control. The stuff you do. The stuff that matters. Each of us has thoughts that are painful at times; sometimes the pain is sadness, sometimes worry or anger or shame or 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.