ABSTRACT
First published in 2003. Children's Friendship Training is a complete manualized guide for therapists treating children with peer problems. This unique, empirically validated treatment is the first to integrate parents into the therapy process to ensure generalization to school and home.
Representing over twelve years of research, Children's Friendship Training presents the comprehensive social skills training program developed by these pioneering authors. Step-by-step interventions help children develop the skills to initiate mutually satisfying social interactions. These interactions can lead to higher regard within the peer group and the development of satisfying dyadic relationships that will, in turn, serve to enhance overall well being.
Clinical and empirical rationales, illustrative case examples and parent handouts that educate parents and give specific guidelines for homework assignments are presented for each treatment module. Brief relevant reviews of the child development literature and selective reviews of assessment techniques and other approached to children's social skills training are presented to sufficiently acquaint therapists interested in implementing children's friendship training.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |17 pages
Part 1 Background
chapter |1 pages
PART I CHAPTER 1 Reasons to Treat Peer Relationship Problems
chapter |5 pages
PART ICHAPTER 2 Assessment of Outcomes
chapter |3 pages
PART I CHAPTER 3 Types of Children's Social Skills Treatment
chapter |3 pages
PART ICHAPTER 4 Common Diagnosis of Children Obtaining Training
part |1 pages
Part Ii Preparing For Treatment
chapter |5 pages
PART II CHAPTER 6 Screening
chapter |7 pages
PART II CHAPTER 7 Intake
chapter |7 pages
8 Program Infrastructure
part |3 pages
Part Iii Session Content