Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 First Lessons
Adolescent Brain Development 101
Learning and Communication Styles
2 Mindfulness
Educator Notes
Lessons
Energy Follows Intention
Anger Comes from Fear
Owning Our Stories
Mindfulness and Conflict
The Trap of Superlatives
Living Your Values
3 Compassion
Educator Notes
Lessons
Seeing Others in Pain
Differing Perspectives
Name-Calling v. Owning Your Emotions
Myths and Misperceptions about Bullying
What Don’t You Know?
Self-Compassion
Alternative Forms of Wealth
4 Positive Mindset
Educator Notes
Lessons
Altruism
Deserving Joy
Finding Joy
Connection
The Three Crowns
Finding Meaning
5 Self-Worth
Educator Notes
Lessons
Comparison as a Form of Self-Judgment
Shame
Fitting In
Platonic Ideals
Pressure to Perform
6 Stress, Anxiety, and Fear
Educator Notes
Lessons
Going It Alone
Fear, Wisdom, and Equanimity
How We Freak Ourselves Out
The Power of Story
Rewiring the Brain to Chill
Appendix A: Activities
Mindfulness worksheet
Compassion
Positive Mindset
Self-Worth
Stress, Anxiety, and Fear
Additional Activities
Appendix B: Skill Reference Guide to Lessons
About the Author