Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Part 1 Unique Challenges in Working With Millennials
Who Are Millennials? 3
Tip #1 Understanding Millennials vs. Other Generations 3
Tip #2 Me Generation, Burnout Generation: Avoiding Misunderstandings About Millennials 5
Tip #3 Focusing on Millennial Strengths 6
Millennials in the Workplace 8
Tip #4 Understanding Millennial Trends in the Workforce 8
Understanding Technology 10
Tip #5 Who Reads Email Anymore? Millennials and "Ancient" Technologies 10
Tip #6 Texting and Health Hazards 11
Tip #7 Embracing Technology in Clinical Practice 12
Tip #8 Integrating Teletherapy for Millennials 14
Becoming Social Media Savvy 16
Tip #9 Understanding the Big Four: Facebook®, Instagram®, Snapchat®, and Twitter® 16
Tip #10 Secondary Social Sites: Pinterest®, YouTube®, and Linkedln® 17
Tip #11 Prepare for New Emerging Technologies 18
Part 2 Problem Solving: Speedy Solutions for Millennials
Solution-Focused Therapy 21
Tool #1 Sleep Hygiene Hints 23
Tool #2 Assessing and Improving Diet 26
Tool #3 Exercise and Fitness in the Millennial Era 30
Tool #4 Time Management for the Time Pressed 34
Tool #5 Procrastination: A Common Millennial Malady 37
Tool #6 Perfectionism Primer 43
Tool #7 Perfectionism in the Pinterest Era 46
Tool #8 Letting Go of Control 48
Tool #9 Understanding Loneliness 51
Tool #10 Managing Loneliness 55
Tool #11 Learning Micro Self-Care 58
Tool #12 Learning Macro Self-Care 63
Tool #13 Integrating Alternative Therapies 66
Part 3 Managing Racing Thoughts and Rumination
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 73
Tool #14 Journaling 101 74
Tool #15 Emotions Are More Than Emojis 79
Tool #16 ABCs of Mood 83
Tool #17 Cognitive Distortions: Explained and in Action 89
Tool #18 Thought Log 103
Tool #19 Moving Beyond FOMO and YOLO 107
Tool #20 Strengths Chart 112
Tool #21 Behavioral Activation Coping Tools List 117
Part 4 Grounding Frantic Energy
Mindfulness-Based Therapies 125
Tool #22 Seven Principles of Mindfulness 126
Tool #23 Attitude of Gratitude 133
Tool #24 Self-Compassion 137
Tool #25 Five-Minute Mindful Cup Meditation 141
Tool #26 Daily Mindful Commute Practice 143
Tool #27 Daily Cleansing Rituals 146
Tool #28 Tech-Guided Meditation 149
Tool #29 Japanese Forest Bathing 153
Tool #30 Seated Meditation 157
Tool #31 Yog-ahhh: Preparation 161
Tool #32 Yog-ahhh: Practice 165
Tool #33 Accessing Wise Mind 169
Tool #34 Mastering Emotions (Emotion Regulation Skills) 172
Tool #35 Hitting the Panic Button (Distress Tolerance Skills) 175
Conclusion 183
References 185
Recommended Readings 187