Skillstreaming the Elementary School Child: Student Manual

This clear and concise manual is written for the elementary school student and fully explains the Skillstreaming four-part training approach, which helps to reduce anxiety about learning new social skills in a group setting.

Designed to be a fun and engaging experience, this manual includes definitions of skills, homework assignments and answers questions that come with trying to practice newly acquired social skills in real life settings. Skill steps are organised by groups and are also alphabetically listed for quick reference.

Authors : Ellen McGinnis, Arnold P. Goldstein

SKU: 9780878223732 Category: Books Tags: Social Skills, Skillstreaming

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Description

The Student Manual introduces each Skillstreaming skill and clearly explains the Skillstreaming process. It is designed to build student understanding and prepare them for meaningful practice and application.This guide is helpful to parents and guardians who can better support the student when practicing the skills and completing the necessary homework assignments.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Skillstreaming—Includes a Student Skill Checklist to Help Identify Skill Strengths and Weaknesses
Parts to Learning Skillstreaming—Briefly Describes Modelling, Role Playing, Feedback, and Transfer (Homework)
Skillstreaming in Action—Provides a Step-By-Step Example of the Skill-learning Process
Skill Homework—Includes Detailed Instructions and a Sample Homework Report
Skillstreaming Skills—Lists the 60 Skills and Provides a Brief Rationale for Skill Learning
- Group 1 Friendship-Making Skills
- Group 2 Skills for Dealing with Feelings
- Group 3 Skill Alternatives to Aggression
- Group 4 Skills for Dealing with Stress
Making It All Work—Covers Nonverbal Communication, What to do When a Skill Does Not Bring About a Desired Outcome, Skill Shifting, Skill Combinations, and More