A clear, concise guide written for the student. This essential reference and organizer for the Skillstreaming the Adolescent program helps the student and parent or guardian better understand the goals of the Skillstreaming program.
By providing an overview for the entire Skillstreaming experience the student can understand what’s involved in this training. The manual includes an explanation of the four-part training approach. Skill steps are listed by group category for ease of understanding by both student and parent or guardian. This manual reinforces the need to practice the skills learned in real life encounters with a variety of people. Recommendations on how to complete homework that explains why the assignments are helpful. Skills are listed alphabetically for easy reference.
NOTE: It is essential for successful implementation of this curriculum to first have the program book (Skillstreaming the Adolescent: A Guide for Teaching Prosocial Skills) before attempting to utilize other Skillstreaming products.
Shown below is episode two of Prosocially Yours, a podcast produced by Research Press. In this episode, host Elizabeth Hess interviews educator and author, Dr. Ellen McGinnis, about the widely acclaimed Skillstreaming program.