Title Activities to enhance social, emotional, and problem-solving skills : ninety activities that teach children, adolescents, and adults skills crucial to success in life / by John M. Malouff, PH. D., J.D., University of New England, Australia and Nicola S. Schutte, PH. D., University of New England, Australia

Edition Third edition Published Springfield, Illimois : Charles C. Thomas Publishers, Ltd., 2014

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Description 1 online resource Contents Foreword / by Rhea Zakich -- Introduction to social, emotional, and problem-solving activities -- Presenting the activities -- Activities that teach how to identify and talk about emotions -- Activities that foster self-confidence -- Activities that increase positive feelings -- Activities that foster value clarification, goal-setting, and planning -- Activities that teach problem-solving methods -- Activities that foster persistence -- Activities that teach coping methods -- Activities to enhance social skills -- Appendix: Commercial games Summary Since the publication of the first edition in 1998, the authors have maintained a strong interest in positive psychology focusing on skills and methods for living effectively and happily. This updated and revised third edition provides descriptions of 90 engaging activities that can be used to teach valuable, social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. Some of the skills taught include identifying and expressing one's own emotions, identifying emotions in others, coping with stressors, making and keeping friends, setting goals, and solving real-life problems. The game and challenge aspects Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher Subject Games in mental health education. Mental Health -- education PSYCHOLOGY -- Applied Psychology. SELF-HELP -- Personal Growth -- General. SELF-HELP -- Personal Growth -- Happiness. SELF-HELP -- Personal Growth -- Success. Games in mental health education Form Electronic book Author Schutte, Nicola S. (Nicola Susanne) LC no. 2014014894 ISBN 9780398081010 0398081018

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