Teaching Social Skills to Youth

by Tom Dowd & Jeff Tierney (2005, Boys Town Press, 32.95 with CD)
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Features the step-by-step component behaviors to 182 skills, from the basic (following instructions and introducing yourself) to the complex (managing stress and resolving conflict). Opening chapters explain the individual and group teaching techniques that enable youth to recognize when, where, or with whom to use a particular skill. The authors also show how to plan skill-based treatment interventions for youth with difficult problems such as substance abuse, aggression, running away, depression, or attention deficits. Grades 6-12. [8.5" x 11"...314 pages]

Basic Social Skills for Youth

Edited (2007, Boys Town Press, 5.95)
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Here are eight great steps to success for your students. The eight social skills included are: how to follow instructions, disagreeing appropriately, accepting criticism or a consequence, talking with others, showing respect, accepting “No” for an answer, introducing oneself, and showing sensitivity to others. You will find that this book makes for eight great classroom presentations—especially when using volunteers for role-playing. Plus, each presentation can evolve into a character-building session. Grades 6-12. [8.5" x 11"...314 pages]

Connecting with Others—Grades 9-12: Lessons for Teaching Social & Emotional Competence

by Rita Richardson, et al. (2001, Research Press, 39.95)
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This proactive program helps high school students learn skills in self-advocacy, communication, interpersonal behaviors, and problem solving. It includes 40 learning activities that take into consideration cultural, ethnic, and gender diversity. The activities are divided into the following skill areas: Awareness of Self and Others, Communication, Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Love and Empathy, Personal Growth, Preparing for Adulthood. [8.5” x 11”...393 pages]

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