Whole Person Associates

Teens – Social Skill Strategies Workbook and Card Deck

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Social skills constitute more than a time-honoured list of modern manners; they are ways to thrive in today’s world.

In this workbook, Teens – Social Skill Strategies, teens learn by doing, from each other, and through thought and feedback. Using a variety of social skills activities, real life comes to the classroom, group room or individual space as teens practice new skills and begin to change negative behaviours. Awareness of societal expectations, empathy, ethics and altruism are not taught but are lived, through simulated and actual situations. Verbal and non-verbal communication, social graces, the desire to fit in, diversity, inclusion, finding and being a friend, family relationships, forgiveness, first love, breakups, humanitarianism and other topics are featured. Social issues, including abuse prevention and other topics are addressed.
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SKU: 9781570253065 - 44 Category: NDIS approved: Yes Ages: 13 - 18 Author: Ester R.A. Leutenberg & Carol Butler, MS Ed, RN, C Illustrator: Amy L. Brodsky, LISW-S Publisher: Whole Person Associates Page count: 138 ISBN: 9781570253065

Product overview

Active learning occurs as teens consider social life and social consciousness through social skills activities including interactive games, introspective drawing and writing, mock videos, role plays, panel discussions, press conferences, through drama, music, pantomimes and other activities.

Each chapter contains a variety of social skills activities.

Seven Chapters, four to ten sessions per chapter, (total of forty-seven) encompass the following:

1. Communication

Body language, personal space, behavioural cues, active listening, conversations, first impressions, communication starters and stoppers, assertiveness and negotiation skills.

2. Expectations

Technology, social networking, mealtime, introductions, first dates, events, travel, condolences, diplomacy, job interviews, work relationships and sportsmanship.

3. Fitting In

Parent/caregiver issues, excessive people pleasing, acceptance of self and others, respectful disagreement, shyness, positive personality traits, newcomers, diversity and multicultural contributions to society.

4. Friendship

Positive peer support, non-aggression, frenemies, influence of words and actions, friendship lyrics, envy and jealousy, and helping a person in crisis.

5. Family

Traditional and non-traditional family styles, changes at home, sibling rivalry, respect for authority without fear or rebellion, and forgiveness.

6. Teen Love

Healthy and unhealthy relationships, parent/caregiver concerns, first love, expression through art and poetry, dating dilemmas, breakups and power principles.

7. Caring

Empathy, social causes, creative fundraisers, ways to help at home, school, community, etc., advocacy in action, leadership as a passion to serve versus self-serving power.

Teens – Social Skill Strategies Card Deck
This deck of open-ended questions will help teens get in touch with feelings and kick-start lively discussions. Each question corresponds to a specific page in the book, and a variety of social skills activities.
Sample Questions:
Share a time your first impression of someone turned out to be right or wrong. In one word describe the first impression you think people form about you.
Whom do you think has more influence on you: parent/caregivers, other adults, or peers? Explain.
Can a person be powerful and respectful at the same time? Explain.

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