Social and Emotional Skills Training for Children The Fast Track Friendship Group Manual

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From leading authorities this volume presents a unique evidence-based group intervention for the 10–15% of children who are challenged by peer difficulties in elementary school. The book features 145 engaging full-color reproducible handouts posters and other tools. In addition to teaching core social skills (participation communication cooperation good sportsmanship conflict resolution) Friendship Group promotes emotional understanding and empathy self-control and effective coping with social stressors. Two complete sets of sessions are provided (grades K-2 and 3–5) including step-by-step implementation guidelines. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also the authors' Fast Track Program for Children at Risk: Preventing Antisocial Behavior which describes the landmark study that used Friendship Group in tandem with other school- and family-based interventions. | Social and Emotional Skills Training for Children The Fast Track Friendship Group Manual