This hugely popular photocopiable manual provides professionals with a framework for the development of social skills. Initially piloted on adolescents with mild learning difficulties; it can be used with a variety of client groups; both children and adults. Beginning with a basic assessment procedure to evaluate the client's self-awareness; as well as the awareness of others; it is divided into six levels:
- Improving the awareness of self and others; including physical appearance; likes; dislikes and problem solving
- Allowing clients to assess their own communication skills
- Taking the client through eight levels of body language
- 'Talkabout the way we talk' improving paralinguistic skills
- Taking the client through the processes needed to improve conversational and listening skills
- Awareness and use of assertiveness skills. This comprehensive workbook is an essential resource for therapists running social skills groups.
Chapters:
- Talkabout me and you
- Talkabout communication
- Talkabout body language
- Talkabout the way we talk
- Talkabout conversations
- Talkabout assertiveness