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Eating mindfully for teens: A workbook to help you make healthy choices, end emotional eating, and feel great

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122600
Albers, Susan. New Harbinger Publications , 2018.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5328396
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
YOUTH EG 200 ALB 2018
This workbook for teens will show you how to deal with the day-to-day challenges of making healthy decisions about food. Instead of resorting to fad diets, you will learn how to avoid overeating in the first place, be more aware of your body, and really enjoy meals-instead of just popping food in y…
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5328396
Author
Albers, Susan
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
1 eBook (170 pages)
Subject
Mind/Body
Nutrition
Eating Disorders
Mindfulness
Abstract
This workbook for teens will show you how to deal with the day-to-day challenges of making healthy decisions about food. Instead of resorting to fad diets, you will learn how to avoid overeating in the first place, be more aware of your body, and really enjoy meals-instead of just popping food in your mouth without thinking.
It's not easy to make smart food choices in our fast-paced, fast food culture. This workbook can help guide you, one bite at a time.
For ages 12+.
ISBN
9781684030057
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
YOUTH EG 200 ALB 2018
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50 more ways to soothe yourself without food

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122366
Albers, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find…
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Alternate Title
Fifty more ways to soothe yourself without food
Author
Albers, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Softcover ; viii, 323 p.
Subject
Eating Disorders
Mindfulness
Emotional Health
Emotions
Abstract
"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find fifty more mindful and healthy activities to help you replace your need to overeat.
"Based in popular mindfulness practices, this book will show you how to slow down and be present during mealtime so that you end up making healthier choices. In addition, the activities in the book?such as yoga, aromatherapy, and breathing exercises?will help you gain a greater overall sense of well-being and appreciation for your body"--from the Publisher.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781626252523
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2015

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Can I tell you about ... being a young carer?

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Aldridge, Jo, Aldridge Deacon, Jack [illustrator]. London, UK and Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 610 ALD 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.; Part of the best-selling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home. It describes what young carers …
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Alternate Title
Can I tell you about being a young carer?
Author
Aldridge, Jo
Aldridge Deacon, Jack [illustrator]
Place of Publication
London, UK and Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Softcover; 56 pages
Series
Can I Tell You About...?
Subject
Young carers
Caregiving
Abstract
Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.
Part of the best-selling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home. It describes what young carers like Carly do, and the practical and emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both positive and negative. It also explains what support is available for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as well as other professionals and online. Carly's story will help young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family members and professionals support young carers.
Recommended for children ages 8-12.
ISBN
978-1785925269
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 610 ALD 2019

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