Group play interventions for children : strategies for teaching prosocial skills / Linda A. Reddy.

Author/creator Reddy, Linda A.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoWashington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©2012.
Descriptionxi, 295 pages ; 28 cm
Subjects
Group play therapy.
Social skills in children.
Play Therapy.
Child Development.
Child.
Mental Disorders--therapy.
Psychotherapy, Group.
Social Behavior.

Contents I. Foundations -- Grounding group play interventions for children in research -- Group play interventions for children with special needs -- Creating and establishing groups for play interventions -- Group instructional and behavioral management strategies -- II. Caregivers in promoting group skill generalization -- Communicating with others -- Using nice talk -- Introducing self to others -- Introducing others -- Joining in a conversation -- Joining a play group -- Sharing about oneself -- Sharing your things with others -- Learning about others -- Being an active listener -- Giving compliments -- Receiving compliments -- Respecting others -- Respect for others' personal space -- Not interrupting others -- Self-control -- Identifying feelings and emotions -- Expressing feelings and emotions -- Understanding social cues -- Showing concern for others' feelings -- Dealing with stress -- Dealing with anxiety -- Dealing with your angry feelings -- Dealing with another person's angry feelings -- Dealing with rejection -- Dealing with being left out -- Dealing with boredom -- Setting goals and obtaining them -- Solving everyday problems -- Solving a problem as a group -- Following directions -- Paying attention -- Staying on task -- Working independently -- Cooperation -- Taking turns -- Being a good sport -- Being patient -- Being assertive -- Saying no -- Accepting no -- Asking for help -- Helping others -- III. Group play interventions -- Teaching module 1: making and maintaining friends -- Teaching module 2: identifying emotions and appropriately expressing emotions -- Teaching module 3: following directions and impulse control -- Teaching module 4: sharing, joining a group, and group cooperation -- Teaching module 5: anger management -- Teaching module 6: anxiety and stress management -- Teaching module 7: developing appropriate personal space -- Teaching module 8: effective planning and time management -- IV. Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 265-284) and index.
LCCN 2011030070
ISBN9781433810558 (alk. paper)
ISBN1433810557 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks RJ505.P6 R426 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold