The Essential Guide to Talking with Teens: Ready-to-Use Discussions for School and Youth Groups

About this book

All young people need a safe supportive place to just talk with caring peers and an attentive adult. Tested with thousands of teens in many kinds of schools (plus community centers churches and workshops) these guided discussions are proven ways to reach out to young people and address their social and emotional needs. Teens gain self-awareness and self-esteem practice problem-solving and goal-setting feel more in control of their lives and learn they have much in common with each otherthey are not alone. Each session is self-contained and step-by-step. Many include reproducible handouts. Introductory and background materials help even less-experienced group leaders feel prepared and secure in their role. For advising teachers counselors and youth workers in all kinds of school and group settings.