How (and Why) to Get Students Talking: 78 Ready-To-Use Group Discussions about Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationships, and More (Grades 6-12) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781631984068)

Unique, practical resource helps teachers, counselors, and youth leaders bring students together to talk openly about important issues in their lives.

In our digital era, young people need a safe, supportive place to connect and "just talk" with caring peers and an attentive adult. With more inclusive language, new discussion topics about social media, and a revised introduction, this updated edition of How (and Why) to Get Students Talking addresses the unique issues faced by today's middle and high school students. Through guided group discussions, young people gain self-awareness, build important verbal communication skills, cope with difficult emotions, practice problem-solving, and more.

The book's guided conversations are proven ways to reach out to young people and address their social-emotional development, and the discussions can be easily adapted and customized. Introductory and background materials prepare group leaders of all experience levels to feel confident as discussion facilitators. Includes digital content with reproducible handouts from the book.

Author: Jean Sunde Peterson
ISBN-10: 1631984063
ISBN-13: 9781631984068
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/09/2019
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.80d