ABSTRACT

Designed for use with children in grades K-6, this book provides a review of support groups: their nature and value; the tripartite model of children's needs, behaviours they need to learn and environmental conditions that support learning; the Keystone Learning Model, which encompasses the tripartite model, strengths and decision-making; and 'nuts and bolts' suggestions for creating and managing child support groups. The book also addresses various support groups chapter by chapter and homework ideas are provided with each chapter.

part I|47 pages

Values, Goals, and Facilitative Concerns

chapter 1|3 pages

Understanding Support Groups

chapter 2|13 pages

Support Groups: A Blueprint for Success

chapter 3|27 pages

Getting Started

part II|493 pages

Support Groups and Related Activities

chapter 4|44 pages

Children of Alcoholics

chapter 5|38 pages

Children of Divorce

chapter 6|48 pages

Children in Stepfamilies

chapter 7|33 pages

Latchkey Children

chapter 8|43 pages

Anger Management

chapter 9|42 pages

Conflict Management

chapter 10|44 pages

Coping with Death, Grief, and Loss

chapter 11|37 pages

Children and Self-esteem

chapter 12|54 pages

Social Skills Training

chapter 13|55 pages

Stress Management

chapter 14|49 pages

Diversity Groups