Mental health clinicians, youth counsellors, CAMHS practitioners and AIR therapists working with teenagers aged 14 to 19 are the clearest audience for this adolescent workbook. It is designed for young people experiencing distress linked with intense emotions, difficulty controlling feelings, relationship problems or challenges with identity and self-understanding.
The workbook is organised into six modules: Introduction to AIR Therapy, Mindfulness and Managing Distress, Emotions, Self and Identity, Relationships and Interpersonal Skills, and Self-care. The opening module explains the purpose of AIR Therapy and sets out what the young person will work on, including building a support network, asking for help, developing mindfulness skills, recognising emotions, communicating effectively and making helpful choices.
There is a practical, session-linked feel to the material. Young people are encouraged to try activities, write down what they are most interested in learning, notice anything that feels challenging, and bring those reflections back to their AIR therapist. That makes it suitable for use in therapy appointments, youth mental health services, adolescent wellbeing programmes or structured work with a trusted professional.
For practitioners supporting teens, the workbook offers a clear framework for discussing distress tolerance, emotional regulation, values, goals, healthy relationships and self-care without overwhelming the young person at the start. It may also be useful for carers or support workers who want to understand the areas being covered in AIR Therapy, although the content is framed around work with a therapist. Authors named in the workbook include Brin F. S. Grenyer, Emily Matthews, Sam Reis, Ely Marceau, Amanda Gigliotti, Michelle Townsend and Sarah Stevenson.
