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communication skills group activities: 50 Communications Activities, Icebreakers, and Exercises Peter Garber, 2008-10-01 Have fun presenting these activities and build your employees' communication skills in just minutes. Communication plays such a big part in our lives today. Yet sometimes we get busy and forget just how important communication is to our success, relationships and happiness. 50 Communication Activities, Icebreakers and Activities is a great way to: Increase participants' awareness of how they communicate; Help them to build expertise in a variety of essential skills and competencies; Prepare them to deal effectively with the many types of communication challenges they face every day. Each activity focuses on some facet of communication and includes a description, time guideline, purpose, resources, presentation, debrief, difficulty rating and variations to make implementation easy. Each individual activity takes only minutes to complete. Together this collection contains a wealth of insight, tips and guidance to prepare employees to become confident communicators who enjoy stronger relationships and greater success and satisfaction on the job. |
communication skills group activities: Talkabout Activities Alex Kelly, 2003 Following many requests by teachers and clinicians, Talkabout Activities has been developed by the author of the successful Talkabout to provide practical activities for social skills training. Containing 225 group activities, this excellent resource is aimed primarily at people familiar with Talkabout, although it can be used by anyone running social skills groups and will complement other social-skills training programmes.The first section includes general group cohesion activities that can be used at any stage as starting or finishing activities. The remainder of the resource is divided into six different levels, covering self- and other awareness; awareness of communication; body language; the way we talk; conversational skills; and assertiveness. Each level is structured so that there are activities that correspond to every skill and worksheet within Talkabout. These activities can be used to prompt group discussion or to practice relevant skills, but also can be used as starting or finishing activities.Within each group activity, the resource outlines any required materials and preparation and which are the relevant Talkabout worksheets, for those using Talkabout as the framework for their social skills training.Illustrated by the author, this book can be used with children, adolescents or adults and will be an invaluable resource to anyone running social skills groups.The attributes of practical, pertinent and well paced apply to both of these resources. Canadian Association of OTs |
communication skills group activities: Big Book of Low-Cost Training Games: Quick, Effective Activities that Explore Communication, Goal Setting, Character Development, Teambuilding, and Mary Scannell, Jim Cain, 2012-06-01 Make training a game that everyone can win! Featuring activities and exercises designed for groups of any size, The Big Book of Low-Cost Training Games proves that training can still deliver outstanding results, even when you’re watching the bottom line. Whether you’re a trainer or facilitator, a group leader or manager, you’ll find the games in this book are excellent tools for building trust, exploring character, fostering collaboration, and demonstrating more effective communication techniques. Better still, with minimal props like index cards and markers, these activities are not just cost-effective but are also simple to set up and can be done virtually anywhere. From painless icebreakers to group challenges to meaningful community-building projects, The Big Book of Low-Cost Training Games is your winning game plan for maximizing group engagement and getting the most ROI from your training budget. |
communication skills group activities: The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games: Quick, Effective Activities to Improve Communication, Trust and Collaboration Mary Scannell, 2010-05-28 Make workplace conflict resolution a game that EVERYBODY wins! Recent studies show that typical managers devote more than a quarter of their time to resolving coworker disputes. The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games offers a wealth of activities and exercises for groups of any size that let you manage your business (instead of managing personalities). Part of the acclaimed, bestselling Big Books series, this guide offers step-by-step directions and customizable tools that empower you to heal rifts arising from ineffective communication, cultural/personality clashes, and other specific problem areas—before they affect your organization's bottom line. Let The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games help you to: Build trust Foster morale Improve processes Overcome diversity issues And more Dozens of physical and verbal activities help create a safe environment for teams to explore several common forms of conflict—and their resolution. Inexpensive, easy-to-implement, and proved effective at Fortune 500 corporations and mom-and-pop businesses alike, the exercises in The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games delivers everything you need to make your workplace more efficient, effective, and engaged. |
communication skills group activities: Helping Children to Improve Their Communication Skills Deborah Plummer, 2011 `This book encourages all those working with children with speech, language and communication needs to develop their creativity within a model of child-centred reflective practice, acknowledging that our interaction with children has an effect at many different levels. Therapists, teachers, teaching assistants and parents will find a wealth of practical suggestions and a solid foundation of research within these pages.' Mary Hampton, Chair, Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP), UK For many children, the act of communication that most of us take for granted can be a struggle, and communicating with others can become something to fear rather than enjoy. This creative book is full of fun and imaginative ideas to help children aged 4-11 with a speech or language delay or disorder to develop their communication abilities and skills. It is packed with activities and games tailored to help develop abilities such as effective listening, imagination and perseverance, and to build specific skills such as formulation of questions, categorising, taking turns and understanding non-verbal communication. Tips for personalising and shaping the activities are provided. A comprehensive theory section also covers how play can be a therapeutic tool for enhancing communication, and how to structure the emotional environment. Practical advice on working with groups and individuals and in different settings is also given. This activity book is an invaluable resource not only for speech and language therapists and students, but also for parents, teachers, carers and other support staff who are looking for creative ways to promote speech and language development. Deborah M. Plummer is a speech and language therapist and imagework practitioner with over 20 years' experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she now lectures at De Montfort University, Leicester, and runs workshops and short courses on the uses of imagery and story-telling and issues of self-esteem. Deborah is author of several titles, including Helping Children to Cope with Change, Stress and Anxiety: A Photocopiable Activities Book, Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem: A Photocopiable Activities Book, 2nd edition, Self-Esteem Games for Children, Social Skills Games for Children, Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem: A Photocopiable Resource Book, and Anger Management Games for Children, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Deborah's website can be found at www.deborahplummer.co.uk. |
communication skills group activities: Effective Group Work With Young People Westergaard, Jane, 2009-05-01 Suitable for those involved in planning, preparing and delivering group work to young people, this guide contains case study examples and suggests questions and activities to assist learning whether in a school or another learning context. |
communication skills group activities: Addiction Recovery Group Workbook: A Comprehensive Collection of Group Activities for Overcoming Addiction Theo Gaius, Addiction Recovery Group Workbook: A Comprehensive Collection of Group Activities for Overcoming Addiction Introducing Addiction Recovery Group Workbook: A Comprehensive Collection of Group Activities for Overcoming Addiction – an essential resource designed to help addiction recovery support groups facilitate personal growth, healing, and long-term success. This comprehensive workbook combines transformative strategies, engaging exercises, and innovative group activities to revolutionize the way individuals and communities approach addiction recovery. Personal Growth and Healing The workbook begins by delving into the importance of personal growth and healing within the context of addiction recovery. By participating in carefully curated addiction recovery group activities, individuals will learn to confront their past traumas, identify triggers, and develop healthy coping mechanisms to overcome challenges they may face in their journey towards sobriety. The activities are designed to facilitate self-reflection, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, all of which are crucial components of personal growth and healing. Support Group Exercises As a comprehensive guide, the workbook provides a wide range of support group exercises that cater to different stages of addiction recovery and various types of substance abuse. These exercises not only offer practical techniques for managing cravings and maintaining sobriety but also address the underlying psychological and emotional factors that contribute to addiction. Readers will discover new ways to build trust, share their experiences, and foster empathy and understanding within their support groups. Transformative Strategies The workbook's transformative strategies emphasize the power of group dynamics in addiction recovery. By engaging in group activities, individuals can draw strength from others who share similar struggles and experiences, ultimately creating a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to recovery. These transformative strategies include team-building exercises, role-playing scenarios, and creative problem-solving tasks that challenge participants to think critically, develop empathy, and work collaboratively. Building Resilience Resilience is a key factor in overcoming addiction, and this workbook provides effective group activities designed to cultivate this essential quality. By participating in these activities, individuals will learn to face adversity with courage, adapt to change, and persevere even in the most challenging circumstances. Participants will develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal resilience – all vital components of a successful recovery journey. Fostering Connections The workbook emphasizes the importance of fostering connections within addiction recovery groups to ensure lasting success. By engaging in group activities that promote open communication, trust, and mutual support, individuals can build strong bonds with their peers and reinforce their commitment to sobriety. These activities also encourage participants to share their successes and setbacks, creating a sense of accountability and motivation that further contributes to lasting success in addiction recovery. Innovative Group Exercises Lastly, the workbook introduces innovative group exercises designed to strengthen community support networks and create lasting change on a broader scale. By connecting with others in their local communities, individuals can not only access valuable resources and services but also contribute to raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. These exercises include community outreach projects, advocacy initiatives, and peer mentorship programs that empower individuals to take an active role in their recovery journey and inspire others to do the same. |
communication skills group activities: Speaking Games Jason Anderson, 2014 From the author of Role Plays for Today and Teamwork, Speaking Games is a new photocopiable resource book of 50 speaking games for teachers of English to use in class with both adult and teenage learners at levels B1-C1. It provides teachers with original, effective and enjoyable activities that focus on developing the learners' ability to use language confidently in real-world situations. It includes a wide variety of activities which get learners speaking on topics of interest while injecting energy, fun and motivation into a class. Each game: is easy to print, use and recycle; is presented in a double-page spread of instructions and resources; includes a 'Rules of the Game' handout, to be used as an authentic reading opportunity Speaking Games is divided into four sections: Board Games - photocopiable boards for games such as Snakes and Ladders or Scrabble; Card Games - photocopiable cards that are cut up and used either as questions or prompts; Secrets and Lies - activities that involve either guessing secret information or guessing whether a speaker is being honest or not; and, Quizzes, Puzzles and Challenges - including well-known quiz show formats, such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, problem solving puzzles, brainteasers and activities that challenge learners to use language accurately while speaking fluently. |
communication skills group activities: Building Blocks for Communication Amy Eleftheriades, 2017-07-05 This practical book provides school staff with lots of LEGO activities to use with children of all ages (5-16) to improve communication skills. Whether it is whole class doing group building activities to encourage collaborative working or paired work to target specific communication difficulties, this book is packed full of engaging, fun activities to suit all ages and abilities. LEGO never fails to entertain. Designed to look like play, each activity is structured to target the development of particular skills needed for successful learners, including many that focus on basic literacy and numeracy vocabulary. |
communication skills group activities: Group Work Sondra Brandler, Camille P. Roman, 1999 Complete with more games and exercises for group sessions, this book also contains excerpts and discussions of case studies that will serve as a valuable reference and may be applied to your own experiences. Group Work will help you provide improved services to clients as it discusses effective suggestions and strategies, such as: gaining an understanding of self, or the process by which you identify internal responses to external stimuli created by the group; unlocking the underlying meanings, themes, and needs of a group by examining transference and countertransference issues; establishing guidelines, structures, and goals and purposes for groups and defining your role in achieving these standards; and helping you identify and work through feelings of boredom, helplessness, sadness, and anger, which are potential barriers to the work of the group.--BOOK JACKET. |
communication skills group activities: Developing Baseline Communication Skills Catherine Delamain, Jill Spring, 2018-10-03 Developing Baseline Communication Skills is a practical resource designed to fit with baseline assessments in primary school. The second edition of this bestselling resource contains a programme of games and activities to foster personal and social development, and promote language and literacy skills in 3–5 year olds. The book seeks to address language and communication difficulties for children coming into reception class by providing a range of fun and engaging activities. Suitable for whole classes or small groups of children, the activities focus on both personal, social, emotional development as well as language and literacy in areas such as body language, independence, turn taking, listening, speaking and auditory memory. Features include: 200 games and activities which are differentiated for different ages and levels of ability; A clear aim, equipment list and instructions for each activity; Photocopiable templates for ease of use; Supplementary resource sheets including pictures and scripts to use with the activities. Now fully revised and updated in line with current policy and legislation, this book is suitable for young children in any school setting including nurseries, playgroups and reception classes. It also includes material that may be used as an effective part of a speech and language therapy programme in consultation with a therapist. This is a unique manual that will be an essential addition to the materials used by professionals working with young children. |
communication skills group activities: Keep Talking Friederike Klippel, 1984 Here is a practical tool for teaching communication in the language classroom, suitable for use with students from elementary to advanced level. The book contains instructions for over 100 different participatory exercises. For each activity, notes are provided for organization, time, and preparation. A comprehensive table of activities and an index also are included. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
communication skills group activities: Team Challenges Kris Bordessa, 2012-04 Directed to teachers, facilitators, and counselors, offers more than 170 cooperative activities for classrooms, summer camps, and family occasions designed to improve children's problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate. |
communication skills group activities: 101 Team Building Exercises Herman Otten, 2020-07-09 The 101 Team Building Exercises Book of 2020!This book contains 101 of the best team building exercises to improve cooperation and communication. Some exercises are fun group games, and others are serious communication exercises. Each exercise includes two pages of step-by-step instructions, explained clear and precisely. For each exercise you will find an explanation of why it would be beneficial to perform. By telling this to the group you work with, they will have a clear understanding of why they should do the exercise. A matching YouTube video for each Team Building Exercise!Each exercise comes with a QR code. You can scan this code with your smartphone or tablet. This will direct you to the corresponding YouTube video that shows an animated instruction of the exercise. These belonging videos will make it even more clear how the exercise can be performed. Search for a QR scanner in your app store and any QR scanner will be able to scan the code. Multiple variationsYou will find several variations for each exercise. This is helpful for adjusting the exercise to the needs of the group you are working with. Who will benefit from the exercisesWhether you are a teacher, trainer, coach, manager, director, conductor, or football coach, these exercises are suitable for anyone working with groups. |
communication skills group activities: Talkabout Alex Kelly, 2018-10-24 This core Talkabout manual is a practical resource essential for Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals who need to help people with special needs develop social skills. Over 60 activities form an extensive, structured social skills programme that can easily be adapted for use with children, adolescents and adults. Written by bestselling author and practising Speech and Language Therapist, Alex Kelly, this book sits at the centre of an internationally renowned series of resources supporting social skills. Contents include: a social skills assessment and intervention planning tool to help you identify the best way forward for each client or group over 60 activities focussing on body language, conversation and assertiveness 25 group cohesion activities to help you facilitate well-run, productive group sessions a wealth of handouts supporting the activities that can be freely downloaded and printed. This updated second edition of Talkabout sits alongside Talkabout for Teenagers and Talkabout for Adults, as well as three titles published for children (Developing Self Awareness and Self Esteem, Developing Social Skills and, Developing Friendship and Skills). |
communication skills group activities: Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, Enhanced Edition Laurie Kelly McCorry, Jeff Mason, 2020-06-08 Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, Enhanced Second Edition is a practical guide that covers essential verbal and nonverbal communication skills you need to become a strong communicator. |
communication skills group activities: Promoting Effective Group Work in the Primary Classroom Ed Baines, Peter Blatchford, Peter Kutnick, 2016-07-22 Promoting Effective Group Work in the Primary Classroom, 2nd ed. is designed to enhance teachers’ and teaching assistants’ confidence in engaging their children in effective group work, allowing for more active participation, more on-task focus and higher levels of achievement. This accessible second edition is packed full of valuable strategies for teachers and fun activities for children, offering guidance on how to create an inclusive and supportive classroom by developing the social, communicative and group working skills of all pupils. It has been thoroughly updated and includes new material on whole school approaches to group work, the risks and challenges involved, and how to involve Teaching Assistants and other support staff in undertaking inclusive and effective group work in classrooms. A tried-and-tested, step-by-step approach encourages both children and their teachers to develop supportive relationships that have been found to facilitate academic performance, positive social behaviour and motivation. Since the first edition the authors have found that this handbook can be used successfully in many different countries around the world. With ideas to help resolve problems that might arise and suggested training activities to support pupils, this text is a one-stop resource to ensure effective group work in the classroom. It is an essential guide for both trainee and practising teachers, as well as TAs and support staff, and a valuable basis for school action. |
communication skills group activities: 104 Activities that Build Alanna Jones, 1998 In this exciting book you'll find 104 games and activities for therapists, counsellors, teachers, and group leaders that teacher Anger Management, Coping Skills, Self-Discovery, Teamwork, Self-Esteem, and Communication Skills! Every game works as a unique tool to modify behaviour, build relationships, start discussions and address issues. Each activity is simple to follow, requires minimal resources, includes helpful discussion questions and of course is interactive and fun. |
communication skills group activities: 103 Group Activities and Treatment Ideas & Practical Strategies Judith A. Belmont, 2006 This book assists in breaking through treatment resistance and defensiveness. Dozens of reproducible handouts, experiential activities, exercises, self-discovery tools and more are included. |
communication skills group activities: SmiLE Therapy Karin Schamroth, Emma Lawlor, 2017-07-05 Students with communication difficulties need skills to communicate functionally in everyday situations, without the usual support and protection from home and school. This is a approach to preparing, running and evaluating Smile Therapy, with photocopiable resources. |
communication skills group activities: Communication Skills Virtual Training Maureen Orey, 2021-04-06 Communication Skills Virtual Training offers the crucial tools you’ll need to help your workshop participants master the skills that drive performance. Providing your participants with a deeper more nuanced understanding of communication will give them a solid foundation upon which to build strong skills and relationships in the workplace. Derived from the first book in the ATD Workshop series, this edition focuses on delivering virtual training and workshops with practical, road-tested strategies and tactics for use at all levels of your organization. New content geared to virtual training is included in presentation materials, agendas, handouts, assessments, and tools. Communication Skills Virtual Training presents two-day, one-day, and half-day communication training programs, along with relevant chapters on needs analysis, design, delivery, facilitation, and evaluation of the training event. |
communication skills group activities: No Props No Problem Mark Collard, 2018-11 If you're passionate about using interactive group games to help people interact, share and connect - and have no equipment whatsoever - this book is for you.Interactive group games and activities are one of the most powerful (and attractive) ways to help people connect. And research clearly shows that the most successful programs in the world are those which intentionally build trusting and healthy relationships.In this entertaining and simple how-to guide, Mark Collard distils 30+ years of experience to help you harness the power of group games to have fun and leave your group feeling engaged, valued and meaningfully connected to one another. All without props.This book will help you:Learn 150+ interactive group games & activities that people love, are universally appealing & require no props to play;Know the difference between an 'ice-breaker' and an 'ice-maker;'Understand why the latest research demands that we help our groups connect first before we deliver our content;Use five powerful tools to engage unwilling participants, create productive teams & exceed your group's expectations; andApply a simple four-step program design model that is guaranteed to invite your group to play, interact, trust & learn.Exclusive BonusesTo help you make all of this super-easy, No Props No Problem comes with four unique, value-added resources:QR code for every activity to access online video tutorials, leadership tips, variations & so much more;30-Days Free access to playmeo's ever-expanding activity database (premium subscribers already have immediate access);Free Group Games App to access everything in the palm of your hand; andForty Ready-to-Play Program Templates for 12 to 100+ people.This book makes no props, no problem, and will help you squeeze more than just fun out of your programs.Grab your copy of No Props No Problem today.Written by Mark Collard, 2018 (272 pages) |
communication skills group activities: An Introduction to Group Work Practice Ronald W. Toseland, 1995 The third edition includes a sharper focus on generalist practice and on typologies which illustrate group work practice (both treatment groups and task groups) at the micro, meso, and macro level. Additions include a new chapter on leadership and diversity, and new material on confidentiality, telephone and computer groups, dealing with conflict, and working with reluctant and involuntary group members. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
communication skills group activities: Counselor and The Group James P. Trotzer, 2013-03-07 The third edition of this text is expanded and embellished by the addition of chapters by noted group experts. It is logically organized into chapters that present the merits, rationale, dynamics, process and developmental tasks of group counseling. It discusses leader and member dynamics in depth, provides technical guidance for organizing and running groups, and gives special emphasis to the use of structured activities in groups and the relevance of family theory as a resource to group leaders. Readers will not only learn about groups but will learn how to lead groups. The group process model presented is explained clearly using language and diagrams that are easy to follow. The activities at the end of each chapter provide an experiential extension to the content so that readers can internalize and apply concepts. The book is intended to be a hands-on tool that will give credence to groups as a helping process in which clients learn to solve personal and interpersonal problems, learn and grow in personally meaningful ways. |
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communication skills group activities: Human Relationship Skills Richard Nelson-Jones, 2006-09-27 Human Relationship Skills: Coaching and Self-Coaching presents a practical 'how to' guide to relationship skills, showing how readers can improve and, where necessary, repair relationships. This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition reflects the increased interest in coaching, showing how it can be applied to everyday life. In this essential book, Richard Nelson-Jones takes a cognitive-behavioural approach to coaching people in relationship skills. These skills are viewed as sequences of choices that people can make well or poorly; covering a range of skill areas the book assists readers to make affirming rather than destructive choices in their relationships. It begins by addressing the questions of what are relationship skills? and what are coaching skills?, and follows with a series of chapters which thoroughly detail and illuminate various relationship skills including: - listening and showing understanding - managing shyness - intimacy and companionship - assertiveness and managing anger - managing relationship problems and ending relationships The book concludes with a chapter on how users can maintain and improve their skills by coaching themselves. Accessibly written and using activities, the book will be appropriate for those involved in 'life coaching' as well as general counselling and therapy. It will be essential reading for lecturers, coaches and trainers as well as students and anyone who wishes to improve their relationship skills. |
communication skills group activities: Quick Hits for Service-Learning M. A. Cooksey, Kimberly T. Olivares, 2010-11-15 Service-learning, the integration of classroom instruction with community service projects, is rapidly gaining momentum as a successful teaching and learning strategy that benefits both students and their communities. Quick Hits for Service-Learning presents more than 80 examples of innovative curricula, developed by educators in a wide range of disciplines, designed to combine community service with instruction and reflection. Seven chapters offer tips for classroom activities that focus on the education of children and youth; civic awareness, engagement, and activism; language, literature, and communication; global studies and local outreach to exceptional populations; the study of history, the social sciences, and the arts; business, industry, and the health sciences; and the teaching of research and other tools of the trade. Brimming with ideas that busy faculty members can easily adapt to their own classrooms, this book is a valuable reference for faculty new to the field or seasoned practitioners looking for fresh ideas. |
communication skills group activities: Effective Communication in Clinical Handover Suzanne Eggins, Diana Slade, Fiona Geddes, 2016-03-21 Based on detailed multi-disciplinary analyses of more than 800 recorded handover interactions, audits of written handover documentation, interviews and survey responses, the contributing authors identify features of effective and ineffective clinical handovers in diverse hospital contexts. The authors then translate their descriptive findings into practical protocols, communication strategies and checklists that clinicians, managers and policy makers can apply to improve the safety and quality of clinical handovers. All the contributors are affiliated with the International Research Centre for Communication in Healthcare (IRCCH), an international multidisciplinary organisation of over 90 healthcare professionals from more than 17 countries committed to improving improving communication in healthcare systems around the world. 'The authors have created a new and tightly woven systems safety net that will, if implemented, significantly reduce the occurrence of errors resulting from cumulative communication failures.' -H. Esterbrook Longmaid III, MD, FACR, President of Medical Staff, Beth Israel Deaconess-Milton Hospital, Milton, MA USA 'Uncommonly valuable for the rigorous, original communication research it reports and for the careful translation of the research findings into practical strategies that actually improve clinical handovers in the real world of practice.' -Professor Suzanne Kurtz, Washington State University 'This clear, plain English book is an outstanding resource for the training of all involved in healthcare.' -Elizabeth Trickett, (Former) Director of Safety and Quality, ACT Health, Australia |
communication skills group activities: Group Work in Schools Bradley T. Erford, 2023-11-23 The third edition of Group Work in Schools is designed to prepare counselors in school settings to successfully implement task, psycho-educational, and counseling groups in public and private educational settings. The chapters of this book are written by experts in the counseling profession and cover foundational, systemic, and applied topics essential to training top-caliber school counselors. Providing state of practice information and case examples that help readers see how theory translates to practice in the field, additions to this newly updated third edition include discussion topics, activities, case examples, practitioner perspectives, and integrated CACREP (2024) standards and learning outcomes, as well as an overall update to reflect the most recent research and knowledge, including pandemic coverage and advances in technology. Updated comprehensively and thoughtfully and featuring a wide range of contributor perspectives, the much-anticipated third edition of this book is essential reading for school counselors-in-training. |
communication skills group activities: Individual Change Through Small Groups, 2nd Ed. Martin Sundel, 1985-02 Individual Change Through Small Groups brilliantly details The University of Michigan’s empirically based, problem-oriented approach to group work practice. This revised and expanded second edition of a modern classic provides practitioners and students with a systematic description of the various methods used to prevent and change dysfunctional and psychopathological behavior. Martin Sundel, Professor of Social work at The University of Texas at Arlington, joins original editors Paul Glasser, Rosemary Sarri, and Robert Vinter to present the findings of a wide range of social scientists and help professionals to apply cognitive and behavioral techniques to effect significant change. |
communication skills group activities: Language and the Curriculum Deirdre Martin, Carol Miller, 2013-10-23 First Published in 1999. This book takes examples from the work of practising teachers and speech and language therapists who have reflected on the appropriateness and success of their teaching with learners who have speech and language difficulties. The chapters focus on central issues concerning the relationship between language, learning and the curriculum. The practitioners chart their cycle of planning, teaching, evaluating, planning and teaching again. They discuss their perceptions and reflections on the effectiveness of their teaching and the children's learning. |
communication skills group activities: Handbook of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy Janice L. DeLucia-Waack, Deborah A. Gerrity, Cynthia R. Kalodner, Maria Riva, 2003-12-23 The Handbook of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy is a comprehensive reference guide for group practitioners and researchers alike. Each chapter reviews the literature and current research as well as offers suggestions for practice in the psycho educational arena, counseling, and therapy groups. The handbook encourages the notion that the field is improved through increased collaboration between researchers and practitioners. Through a review of cutting-edge research and practice, the handbook includes: 48 chapters by renowned experts in group work The history and theory of group work Topics across the lifespan An entire section on multicultural issues A variety of clinical problems and settings Appendices include the Association for Specialists in Group Work Training Standards, Best Practice Standards, and Principles for Diversity-Competent Group Workers The Handbook of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy, the most comprehensive reference devoted to this rapidly growing field, is essential for graduate students, academics, researchers, professionals, and librarians serving the group therapy community. |
communication skills group activities: Collaborative Learner Autonomy Soufiane Blidi, 2016-09-20 The book investigates interest groups and various learning circles, Reading Circles (RCs) learning opportunity in particular, as a mode of in-class and beyond class autonomous learning in the context of English Language Teaching (ELT) at tertiary level in Oman, and in similar contexts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This investigation presents learners’ positive perceptions of learner autonomy and their readiness to adopt related practices. Building on findings from these RCs, the book introduces collaborative learner autonomy (CLA) as a novel concept of learner autonomy for use in educational contexts in the MENA region. As a concept of gradual development of learner autonomy, the CLA represents a new dynamic learner autonomy development process consisting of individual, competitive, collaborative, and autonomous stages. The CLA advocated in the book emphasizes the constructive role of teachers and educational institutions can play with other stakeholders in developing autonomy in their learners. The book also suggests that it is a shared responsibility that students, teachers, educational establishments, families, society and the educational systems should assume in a spirit of partnership. |
communication skills group activities: The Process of Education, Revised Edition Jerome S. BRUNER, 2009-06-30 Jerome Bruner shows that the basic concepts of science and the humanities can be grasped intuitively at a very early age. Bruner's foundational case for the spiral curriculum has influenced a generation of educators and will continue to be a source of insight into the goals and methods of the educational process. |
communication skills group activities: Educating the Future GP Patrick McEvoy, 1998 `This excellent book is long overdue. It will be of benefit to anyone with an interest in general practitioner education, and anyone considering applying for the post of course organiser should read the opening chapters to prepare them for interview. This is a thoughtful book, written in a clear and witty style and it deserves a wide readership. It provides an educational framework on which general practitioner teaching can be based.' British Journal of General Practice `This book is excellent because it deals not only with the `nuts and bolts' of being a course organizer, but also addresses the difficulties, frustrations and emotions involved in a witty and entertaining manner. Anyone with an interest in postgraduate medical education, at any level, would benefit from reading this book.' Update `Paddy McEvoy's book has rapidly and deservedly established itself as invaluable to anyone responsible for any form of postgraduate medical education.' Education for General Practice '`As well as updating and revising the book throughout. Paddy McEvoy has managed to include sections about the wider context of training without making the book overly long or losing any of the delightful flavour of the first edition. I have no doubt that you will find it both useful and enjoyable.'' |
communication skills group activities: Communication Skills for the Environmental Technician Intelecom, 1999-07-12 Communication Skills for the Environmental technician This book provides environmental technology students with an enjoyable way to quickly master the basic communication skills needed by the environmental technician. Like all the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving the Legacy series, it follows a rapid-learning modular format featuring learning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practice questions, and skill-building activities. The only book available that specifically addresses the communication responsibilities of the environmental technician, it offers a thorough review of corporate communication basics and covers the environmental documents commonly generated by technicians. Communication Skills for the Environmental Technician features: * Advice on foundation reading and technical writing skills, including mastery of outlining and grammar awareness * Chapters on writing skills for business letters and memos; technical documents such as contingency plans, logbooks, and field notes; and completion and filing procedures for numerous reporting forms * In-depth coverage of oral communication skills, both for formal presentations and informal conferencing * Specifics of the job search: creating portfolios, writing resumes and cover letters, and performing well in the interview setting With its comprehensive coverage and quick-reference format, Communication Skills for the Environmental Technician is also a handy resource for any environmental technician needing a helpful refresher or useful working reference. The HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (HMTRI), recognized by agencies including the EPA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, was established in 1987 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with the intention of promoting worker protection and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment through education and training. |
communication skills group activities: DARE To Be You Jan Miller-Heyl, David MacPhee, Janet J. Fritz, 2006-04-18 DARE To Be You (DTBY) is a program that has both a conceptual foundation and is demonstrably effective in building assets linked to a decrease in problem behaviors. Its success is based on working not only with the individual child, but also with multiple systems that affect the child. These systems include family, peers, school and the broader community. The DTBY curricula is age-appropriate and adapted to account for changing developmental needs. While this volume focuses on the DTBY program for families with 2 to 5 year old children, references are made to the programs for school aged children and teens. This program has proven effective in diverse settings including a Native American community; an urban setting of mixed cultures; a traditional Hispanic and Anglo rural community; and a poor, isolated agricultural region. |
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