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About the Author |
| Ellen McGinnis, Ph.D., has experience as an educator in public schools at both elementary and secondary levels. She has been an educational consultant to public and hospital schools and was Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. For the past 6 years, Dr. McGinnis has served with the Des Moines Public Schools as principal of the education program at Orchard Place, a residential and day treatment center for children and adolescents with emotional and behavior disorders. She has written a number of books and numerous articles on identifying and treating youth with emotional and behavior disorders.
Arnold P. Goldstein, Ph.D. (1933-2002), was Professor of Psychology and Education at Syracuse University as well as Founder and Director of the Syracuse University Center for Research on Aggression. He authored over 60 books and more than 100 articles on aggression, prosocial skills training, and juvenile delinquency. He also served as Director of the New York State Task Force on Juvenile Gangs. Dr. Goldstein received many prestigious awards including the Career Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association's Commitee on Children, Youth, and Families; and the Senior Scientist Award from APA's School Psychology Division. |
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Summary
A clear, concise guide for students that serves as a handy reference and organizer.
Contents
- Introduction to Skillstreaming -- Includes a Student
Skill Checklist to Help Identify Skill Strengths
and Weaknesses
- Skillstreaming Methods -- Briefly Describes Modeling,
Role Playing, Feedback, and Transfer (Homework)
- Skillstreaming in Action -- Provides a Step-By-Step
Example of the Skill-learning Process
- Skill Homework -- Includes Detailed Instructions and
a Sample Homework Report
- Skillstreaming Skills -- Lists the 50 Skills and
Provides a Brief Rationale for Skill Learning
Group I Beginning Social Skills
Group II Advanced Social Skills
Group III Skills for Dealing with Feelings
Group IV Skill Alternatives to Aggression
Group V Skills for Dealing with Stress
Group VI Planning Skills
- Making It All Work -- Covers Nonverbal Communication,
What to Do When a Skill Does Not Bring About a
Desired Outcome, Skill Shifting, Skill
Combinations, and More
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