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OverviewThe guided discussions in this book are proven ways to reach out to young people and address their social and emotional needs. Teens gain self-awareness and self-esteem, practice problem solving and goal setting, feel more in control of their lives, and learn that they have much in common with one another they are not alone. Background materials help group leaders feel prepared and secure in their role. Sessions can be easily customized to meet the needs of your group. Digital content includes reproducible handouts from the book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jean Sunde PetersonPublisher: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Imprint: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 21.70cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 28.20cm Weight: 0.694kg ISBN: 9781575423845ISBN 10: 1575423847 Pages: 282 Publication Date: 01 July 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSchool mental health professionals and teachers will benefit greatly from the clear presentation of a variety of potential group foci, useful activities, and worksheets that illustrate 'real world' teen concerns in the 21st century. The author provides up-to-date group discussion activities regarding teens' experiences with stress, relationships, feelings, their futures, and more. --Andrea L. Dixon, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Georgia State University Author InformationJean Sunde Peterson, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Educational Studies atPurdue University, where she is director of school counselor preparation and focuses most ofher researchon thesocial and emotional development of high-ability young people. In addition to those areas, her workshops and conference keynotes and presentations address academic underachievement, prevention - and development-oriented group work with children and adolescents, bullying, and listening skills for teachers and parents. A licensed mental heath counselor, she also continues to be involved in clinical work with children and adolescents. Dr. Peterson has authored more than 80 books, invited chapters, and journal articles and has receivedseven national awards for scholarship as well as numerous awards at Purdue for her teaching, research, and service. She lives in Lafayette, Indiana. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |