You really thought it was going to last forever, but it's over. It doesn't even matter at this point who initiated the breakup, the fact is it's killing you and you're pretty certain you won't recover. So what are you supposed to do now? As hard as is to believe, you will get past the pain. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all method, there are a lot of innovative thoughts and actions you can take to adapt to what has happened and live comfortably with its memory. The official teen survival guide for getting over a breakup. Bestselling author Emilee Day, is a therapist who counsels teens and their families, addressing a wide range of emotional and social issues to help them overcome incredible obstacles. And at this moment, she's here for you. Her guide includes 22 steps you can take right now to begin recovering after a breakup, including: * How to learn to be kind to yourself * Dealing with the one who broke your heart - Dos and Don'ts * Begin to rebuild a future for yourself * The three foundations of a renewed and happy life * And more The author candidly shares the emotionally-charged and intimate details of her first love and the subsequent breakup. Readers not only glimpse her personal recovery, but will be well on the way to their own after reading her journey. The process of rebuilding after a bad fall is rough at times, but you emerge stronger, more spirited and ready for life again. You know now that no matter how bad it gets, you can survive. This is valuable knowledge, and it all begins here.

As children mature into teenagers, they develop connections beyond friendship with peers. Navigating romance is tough, while breakups can be demoralizing. Jealousy can cloud relationships that have ended, but also ones that are just beginning or going strong. This book helps teens with the sometimes intense emotions surrounding getting together and splitting up, empowering readers to solve their problems constructively, with empathy, and to seek help from others when necessary. Special attention is paid to the lived experiences of digital natives, whose heartbreaks and joys are amplified (for better and for worse) via social media, texting, and apps.

Start healing and move forward in your life with confidence! Breaking up can be a gut-wrenching ordeal. No matter who initiated the split, the sense of loss can feel overwhelming. Whether the breakup was expected or not, you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster that’s probably left you with lots of questions. “Who am I without them? How do I start over? What is wrong with me? Will I ever be happy again?” Rest assured that you’re not alone, there’s nothing wrong with you, and, most importantly, things will get better. Written just for teens, The Teen Breakup Survival Guide will gently walk you through all stages of a breakup and offers evidence-based skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and neuroscience to help you weather the emotional storm and move forward with your life. You’ll learn 9 key skills to help you balance emotions, supercharge self-compassion, reframe negative thinking, and improve communication—so you can navigate breakups with confidence. You’ll also find tips and tools for improving your self-esteem, and gain a better understanding of how you relate to others. You’ll explore relationship “red flags,” and discover what you need to feel emotionally safe. Finally, by learning to communicate effectively and assertively, you’ll be better equipped to establish healthy boundaries and build meaningful relationships as you move forward in life. If you’re reeling from the effects of a breakup and looking for a way to ease the pain and uncertainty you’re feeling, let this guide lead the way to a place of self-love, understanding, and acceptance.

A guide to dating for teenage girls covers such topics as knowing if a guy is right for them, flirting, dealing with friends, kissing, and breaking up.

A guide for surviving dating and relating to others.

As a teen girl, you are likely feeling pressure and stress from every direction. Having good, healthy relationships with friends you can count on makes all the difference. In this guide, psychologist and teen expert Lucie Hemmen offers ten tips to guide you toward creating and maintaining the social life you want. Even better, the real experts that make this guide special are older teen girls who have recently been where you are now—and have plenty to say about it. As you move through this fun and engaging guide, you will get a sense of who you are as a friend, appreciate authentic qualities you can share with others, and get moving toward expanding the quality and quantity of your social connections. Before you know it, small steps will lead to big changes and you will find yourself more confident, connected, and happy. Grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the ten tips guide you in developing yourself in both simple and significant ways. You will engage in thought-provoking exercises and take fun quizzes spaced between tips to get you thinking more deeply about yourself and others. If you’re ready to get going on your social life, this book will show you the way.

Offers practical advice so readers can get the most out of middle and high school, both academically and socially, from sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving.