Social Skills: Developing Effective Interpersonal Communication

A clear, thorough and accessible guide to understanding and meeting the needs of those with social skill difficulties. Provides a theoretical framework, practical interventions and a four-step plan for adaption with young people or adults struggling with any aspect of their social skills. Specifically addresses: body language; eye contact; listening and paralanguage; starting and ending conversations; maintaining conversations and assertiveness. Covers teaching, development through childhood, impact on self esteem and friendships and illustrated with examples and case studies.