• 2002 ISBN: 9781568870755
• 136pp large format (8½" x 11") flexible binding
Empirically-based therapeutic interventions for
children ages 6 to 12 who are experiencing peer problems such as bullying,
rejection, and social isolation. Offers comprehensive guidelines for developing,
structuring, administrating, and conducting social skills training groups,
as well as methods for identifying children who will benefit from such group
(or individual) interventions. Provides numerous scripts, activities, games,
forms, and role plays for 10 group sessions. Also includes a reproducible
workbook that contains activity sheets to engage children and reinforce specific
skills and concepts.
Children who participate in this program learn and practice
basic social skills (e.g., cooperation, communication, and self-control),
develop prosocial attitudes, combat negative assumptions, and build coping
skills for dealing with stressful situations such as teasing and peer pressure. These activities have been developed to be engaging - and fun - for the children
who participate.
All of these materials may be used therapeutically in
both group and individual sessions in a wide range of settings including
private practice, schools, recreational programs, and residential settings.
Research has consistently supported the efficacy of these
interventions for improving children's peer relationships, self-esteem, and
social behavior. The strategies utilized in this program emanate from studies
of social learning and the cognitive-behavioral components of relationships.
This 8½" x 11" manual has flexible binding to facilitate photocopying
for use with your clients in both group and individual treatment.
Review
"Very nicely and clearly presented. Completely self-contained. A sure-fire
method to boost self-esteem. Gets kids thinking about important social
issues."
-Fred Frankel, PhD, Professor and Director, UCLA
Parenting and Children's Friendship Program
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
RESOURCES
SESSION OUTLINES
Session 1: Getting Acquainted
Session 2:
Showing Respect for Yourself and Others
Session 3:
Looking Toward the Future
Session 4:
Taking Responsibility
Session 5: Communicating Your Thoughts and Feelings
Session 6: Changing Your Point of View
Session 7:
Building Friendships
Session 8:
Cooperating With Others
Session 9:
Knowing How You Feel
Session 10:
Reviewing What You've Learned
3-C PROGRAM WORKBOOK
Activity Sheet 1:
I Am Special and Important
Activity Sheet 2:
I Respect Myself and Others
Activity Sheet 3:
How Do You Show Respect
Activity Sheet 4: Role Models
Activity Sheet 5: Action Plan Worksheet
Activity Sheet 6: Consequences Worksheet
Activity Sheet 7: "I Am Responsible for What I Do and Say"
Activity Sheet 8: Stop and Think
Activity Sheet 9: Communication
Activity Sheet 10:
Check It Out
Activity Sheet 11:
See What's Happening
Activity Sheet 12:
How Do I Rate as a Friend?
Activity Sheet 13:
Friendship Qualities
Activity Sheet 14:
Let's Play (or Talk)
Activity Sheet 15:
Cooperation
Activity Sheet 16:
Peer Pressure
Activity Sheet 17:
Action Plan Worksheet
About the Author
Melissa E. DeRosier, PhD, is a Research Assistant
Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Investigator in the
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center, both at the University of North
Carolina - Chapel Hill. Dr. DeRosier is licensed as a clinical psychologist
and is president of the 3-C Institute for Social Development, a provider
of scientifically validated assessment and intervention tools for parents
and professionals in the area of children's peer relationships and social
development. She is active as a national conference and workshop presenter
on similar topics, and has published in a number of peer reviewed journals
and edited works.