Girls in Real Life Situations...Grades 6-12
Subtitle: Group Counseling Activities for Enhancing Social and Emotional Development
Edition: Spi edition
Publisher: Research Press
Published: June 15, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Spiral-bound
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780878225408
Subjects: Nonfiction / Education; Developmental - Adolescent; Psychology
Description: "In this unique group counseling curriculum for working with girls in grade 6-12, authors Julia V. Taylor and Shannon Trice-Black provide over 90 activities divided into twelve group themes: Who am I?, Body image, Choices, Communication, Emotions, Friendships, Relationships, Self-esteem, Stress, Reaching out, Tough times, Who I am! During group lessons, girls are encouraged to share feelings and struggles as they openly discuss important issues in a safe and supportive environment. They are given the opportunity to feel empowered, gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, improve problem-solving skills, understand that they are not alone, and learn to make healthy decisions. Girls in real life situations is designed for use by educators and mental health professionals in schools and other settings"--[p.4 Cover].