Description
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.
Chapter
2. Program Administration
The Friendship Group Coaching Model
Key Components of Effective Coaching
Program Format and Group Organization
Nuts and Bolts of Session Administration
Positive Support Strategies
Social Problem-Solving Dialogue
Understanding Common Behavior Problems in the Friendship Group Setting
Changing the Antecedent Conditions That Elicit Problem Behavior
Using a Token Reward Behavior Support System
5. Home–School Intervention: The Fast Track Model
The Fast Track Project Design
Fast Track Project Research Findings
Implications for Practice
Commonly Used Materials in Friendship Group
Friendship Group Manual: Early Elementary Sessions
UNIT I. Establishing Common Ground
SESSION 1. Joining In and Getting Acquainted
SESSION 2. Initiating Friendships: Tell about Yourself and Listen to Your Friend
SESSION 3. Talking about Feelings
SESSION 4. Talking More about Feelings
SESSION 5. Good Teamwork Review
UNIT II. Caring and Controlled Behavior
SESSION 6. Caring for Your Friends: Help and Share
SESSION 7. Think before You Act: Calming Down
SESSION 9. Expressing Concerns: Say the Problem and How You Feel
SESSION 10. Finding a Fair Solution
UNIT III. Negotiating with Friends
SESSION 11. Planning Together and Making a Deal
SESSION 12. Making a Choice for Friendship
SESSION 13. Voting to Make a Deal
SESSION 14. Deciding Who Goes First
UNIT IV. Handling Competitive Play
SESSION 15. Taking Turns and Following Rules
SESSION 16. Good Things to Say When You Win or Lose
SESSION 17. Resisting the Temptation to Cheat
SESSION 18. Putting Your Friendship First
UNIT V. Communicating Effectively
SESSION 19. Noticing Your Friend’s Feelings
SESSION 20. Attending to Body Language
SESSION 21. Asking Questions
SESSION 23. Working Collaboratively
UNIT VI. Coping with Tough Stuff
SESSION 24. Coping with Provocation or Bullying
SESSION 25. Managing Disappointments
SESSION 26. Closing Friendship Group
Friendship Group Manual: Advanced Elementary Sessions
UNIT I. Cooperation and Conversation Skills
SESSION 1. Meeting and Greeting: Friendly Face, Tell about You
SESSION 2. Having a Conversation: Asking Questions and Listening
SESSION 3. Initiating Interactions, Inviting Others, Joining In
SESSION 4. Practicing Conversations: Performance Review
UNIT II. Understanding and Respecting Others
SESSION 5. Friendly Competition: Good Sportsmanship and the Golden Rule
SESSION 6. Cooperating and Negotiating: Work It Out, Make a Deal
SESSION 7. Understanding Different Points of View
SESSION 8. Practicing Social Problem Solving: Performance Review
UNIT III. Coping with Social Stress
SESSION 9. Managing Stress: Keeping Your Cool
SESSION 10. Appraising Social Situations: Be Aware, Think Positive
SESSION 11. Coping with Teasing and Bullying: Take Time to Plan
UNIT IV. Responsible Decision Making
SESSION 12. Generating Alternatives: Social Problem Solving
SESSION 13. Performance Review: Consolidating Friendship Skills
SESSION 14. Celebrating Friendships: Setting Personal Goals, Making a Positive Change
Social and Emotional Skills Training for Children
：The Fast Track Friendship Group Manual
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