Easy to follow but not simplistic workbook for teens to work through the unknowns of life. I took note of some of the tools that were given because while they’re simple, they’re also profound. I would recommend for teens that are experiencing anxiety or overwhelm when thinking of the future.

I received an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. The opinions expressed are mine alone.

I am very excited to use this book with the teens that I work with. It is very important for teens to be able to manage their emotions, thoughts, and how they feel about aspects that are outside of their control. Helping them understand that while aspects may be outside of their control, they can be in control of their emotions and responses.

I LOVED. this book. Even though I’m an adult, I related to a lot of the advice and steps the author offered. The book was easy to read, concise and to the point. I highly recommend this book to every pre-teen to read before entering high school.

I genuinely enjoyed reading this so damn much! I wish I'd had been able to read it when I was a teen. It was so insightful and just such a useful text to engage with. I would for sure recommend this to all people I know who struggle with uncertainty. I think it gave me a great opportunity to reflect on how I suffered from these things when I was young, and how these habits have continued to my adulthood.

Very well done. The authors should be very proud.

GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH UNCERTAINTY FOR TEENS by Juliana Negreiros and Katherine Martinez offers "10 Tips to Overcome Anxiety, Fear, and Worry." Based in Canada and both psychologists who work with teens, Negreiros and Martinez employ a conversational tone which will readily appeal to our students. Here, there are literally ten chapters focusing on tips like ways to drop the struggle with uncertainty; that tip involved using SOS, "slowing down, observing what's going on around you, and then shifting into meaningful activity." The authors encourage patience and offer calming advice, encouraging readers to "pace yourself while reading the tips as there are lots and lots of skills to learn that need practice and repetition to work." This text is one more example of the types of practical guides which individual students, advisors and/or social workers can consult for helpful information. I especially like how Negreiros and Martinez encourage reader involvement with questions and surveys as well as how the authors summarize the learning and potential coping strategies in each section. They also incorporate quotes and examples from their teen clients. The listed notes are only a few pages but the cited studies cover numerous topics (transgender survey, micro-aggressions and race, mindfulness and self-compassion to name just a few) which could be related to uncertainty and anxiety for students. GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH UNCERTAINTY FOR TEENS will be especially helpful for those with moderate anxiety by encouraging them through easily manageable steps to take calculated risks, build social support, and pursue passions.