"Teenagers are often tense and anxious, which leaves them particularly vulnerable to making bad decisions or exhibiting risky behaviours.
The Key is designed to help young people explore their own values and insecurities and to give them essential tools and coping mechanisms, such as self-reflection, time management, and positive self-talk to decrease the effects of stress and conflict in their daily lives.
This interactive self-help book takes a concise and cool-headed look at some of the most important stress points in a teenager's life: Friendships, Me, and My Family.
The Key is a very readable. (Romi) Grossberg addresses her teenage audience in a language that is unpatronizing while presenting complex issues and concepts with exceptional clarity.
The Key never offers bland, "look on the bright side" advice. Grossberg delivers a series of common-sense self-care strategies in a clear and comforting manner designed to help put adolescent problems in perspective. Moreover, she provides her readers with the strategies for practical problem-solving and finding solutions to stressful situations. The author also gives teenagers terrific tips on becoming more balanced and goal-oriented. As the readers navigate the activities they can come to powerful and meaningful decisions and take greater control of their lives.
I wish I had read this when I was a teenager, it may have helped.
Highly recommended."
Kevin Morley
Author (Oxford University Press)
Independent Education Consultant
"Romi's book "The Key" is an engaging way to assist young people understand the complexity around dealing with emotions and coping in this ever increasing challenging world. The guided program is a perfect well being program for any school.
The program puts the young person at the centre of all activities. It helps them understand how they can be in control of their own responses to situations. The activities, videos and readings assist young people develop life long skills. All of which they can take into adulthood. Creating a more balanced, happy person capable of working through life's hiccups.
The three sections to the program target areas that impact on every young person. It provides insight into key strategies that have proven to support overall health and wellbeing. Gaining insight into who they are as a young person, encouraging students to focus on strengths and giving them the confidence to take on challenges is every teachers goal. This program helps to achieve this."
Dr Louise Van Corler (BA, BSW, MSW, PhD, Grad Dip Education)
Director WeSupportU
Teacher and School Social Worker, Melbourne, Australia
Former Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Education at Monash University
Teacher and Teacher Trainer
"I became more myself." Former student of The Key.
"I've become more positive and happier throughout my day." Former student of The Key.
"When I had a negative thought I was able to change it to a positive thought." Former student of The Key.
"When I was stressed I believed in myself and I felt better." Former student of The Key.
"I have become closer to more people." Former student of The Key.
"I became more aware of the difference kindness can have and impact on people." Former student of The Key.
"I have been able to make better choices." Former student of The Key.
