Have you met the depression gremlin? He's a troublesome creature who
likes nothing more than to feed off your low mood. And the more he
devours, the bigger he gets and the more sadness you feel. But never
fear - starve him of depression-related thoughts, feelings and
behaviours and watch him shrink and shrivel away!
Part of the award-winning Starve the Gremlin series, this engaging and
accessible workbook helps young people aged 10+ to understand their
feelings by explaining what depression is, how it develops and the
impact it can have on the lives of young people. Based on the principles
of cognitive behavioural therapy and packed with valuable tips and
strategies, this workbook also aims to empower the reader to change how
they think and act in order to manage their depression.
Full of fun and creative activities, Starving the Depression Gremlin can
help support and inform wider therapeutic work with young people with
depression, and it can be used independently or with a parent or
practitioner. It will be of interest to school counsellors, therapists,
social workers, youth workers, teaching staff and other professionals
working with young people.