The Millennial mental health toolbox : tips, tools, and handouts for engaging Gen Y in therapy : a workbook for clients and clinicians using solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy / Goali Saedi Bocci
Cover -- Copyright -- About the Author -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part 1: Unique Challenges in Working With Millennials -- Who Are Millennials? -- Tip #1: Understanding Millennials vs. Other Generations -- Tip #2: Me Generation, Burnout Generation: Avoiding Misunderstandings About Millennials -- Tip #3: Focusing on Millennial Strengths -- Millennials in the Workplace -- Tip #4: Understanding Millennial Trends in the Workforce -- Understanding Technology -- Tip #5: Who Reads Email Anymore? Millennials and "Ancient" Technologies
Tip #6: Texting and Health Hazards -- Tip #7: Embracing Technology in Clinical Practice -- Tip #8: Integrating Teletherapy for Millennials -- Becoming Social Media Savvy -- Tip #9: Understanding the Big Four: Facebook, Instagram,Snapchat, and Twitter -- Tip #10: Secondary Social Sites: Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn -- Tip #11: Prepare for New Emerging Technologies -- Part 2: Problem Solving: Speedy Solutions for Millennials -- Solution-Focused Therapy -- Tool #1: Sleep Hygiene Hints -- Tool #2: Assessing and Improving Diet -- Tool #3: Exercise and Fitness in the Millennial Era
Tool #4: Time Management for the Time Pressed -- Tool #5: Procrastination: A Common Millennial Malady -- Tool #6: Perfectionism Primer -- Tool #7: Perfectionism in the Pinterest Era -- Tool #8: Letting Go of Control -- Tool #9: Understanding Loneliness -- Tool #10: Managing Loneliness -- Tool #11: Learning Micro Self-Care -- Tool #12: Learning Macro Self-Care -- Tool #13: Integrating Alternative Therapies -- Part 3: Managing Racing Thoughts and Rumination -- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -- Tool #14: Journaling 101 -- Tool #15: Emotions Are More Than Emojis -- Tool #16: ABCs of Mood
Tool #17: Cognitive Distortions: Explained and in Action -- Tool #18: Thought Log -- Tool #19: Moving Beyond FOMO and YOLO -- Tool #20: STRENGTHS Chart -- Tool #21: Behavioral Activation Coping Tools List -- Part 4: Grounding Frantic Energy -- Mindfulness-Based Therapies -- Tool #22: Seven Principles of Mindfulness -- Tool #23: Attitude of Gratitude -- Tool #24: Self-Compassion -- Tool #25: Five-Minute Mindful Cup Meditation -- Tool #26: Daily Mindful Commute Practice -- Tool #27: Daily Cleansing Rituals -- Tool #28: Tech-Guided Meditation -- Tool #29: Japanese Forest Bathing
A generation as diverse as this demands a therapeutic toolbox that sheds light on the intricacies and complexities in working with and treating this unique population
