Overview

The 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 Details

Author:   Jean Sunde Peterson
Publisher:   Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Imprint:   Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Edition:   Book with Digital Content
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9781575423845

ISBN 10:   1575423847
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   15 July 2011
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Replaced By:   9781631984068
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of Reproducible Pages Preface Introduction About This Book The Nuts and Bolts of Group Work Leading the Sessions About the Sessions Getting Started A Note for Parents Focus: Stress General Background General Objectives The Sessions What Is Stress? Sorting Out the Stressors Role Models and Strategies for Coping with Stress Is It Harder to Be an Adolescent Today? Taking a Load Off Procrastination Substance Abuse Focus: Identity General Background General Objectives The Sessions Personal Strengths and Limitations Three Selves Does the Stereotype Fit? Going to Extremes Learning Styles What Defines Us? Should Test Scores Define Us? Giving Ourselves Permission Time and Priorities In Control, Out of Control Measuring Self-Esteem Making Mistakes Heroes Having Fun Each of Us Is an Interesting Story When We Need Courage A Prisoner of Image Feeling Free Success and Failure Being Alone versus Being Lonely A Personal Symbol Focus: Feelings General Background General Objectives The Sessions Mood Swings and Mood Range Unfair! Disappointment The Light Side Anger Fear, Worry, and Anxiety When We Were at Our Best Happiness Coping with Change, Loss, and Transition When Parents Divorce Dealing with Holidaysand Family Gatherings Sadness, Depression, and Dark Thoughts Eating Disorders Cutting Focus: Relationships General Background General Objectives The Sessions How Others See Us Encouragers and Discouragers Influencers Uniquenesses and Similarities Responding to Authority Best Advice Who Can We Lean On? Gifts from People Who Matter Getting Our Needs Met Small Talk and Social Graces Gossip Bullying Being Interesting With Parents With Siblings With Teachers Male and Female Gender Behavior and Sexual Harassment Sexual Aggression Patterns of Violence and Abuse Internet Safety Focus: Family General Background General Objectives The Sessions Family Values Family Roles Focus: The Future General Background General Objectives The Sessions What Is Maturity? Finding Satisfaction in Life Attitudes About Work When and If I’m a Parent Thinking About Careers Meaningful Work Continuing Education Expectations, Wishes, and Dream Images Wishing Then, Wishing Now Final Session Recommended Resources Index About the Author List of Reproducible Pages Permission for Student Participation Group Guidelines Warm-Up Stress Boxes My Three Selves Giving Myself Permission Pieces of the Pie Rating My Self-Esteem My Story Freedom of Choice Being Angry Being Afraid Experiencing Loss Feeling Bad How Others See Me, How I See Myself Responding to Authority My Wish List My Needs Relationships with Parents Relationships with Teachers Problem Scenarios Family Values Family Roles The World of Work Choosing a Career Expectations An Informal Assessment Discussion Group Evaluation

Reviews

School 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 Information

Jean Sunde Peterson, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University, where she is director of school counselor preparation and focuses most of her research on the social 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 received seven national awards for scholarship as well as numerous awards at Purdue for her teaching, research, and service. She lives in Lafayette, Indiana.

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