Communication Skills for Teens: How to Listen, Express, and Connect for Success
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781626252639
- Book Title
- Communication Skills for Teens : How to Listen, Express, and Connect for Success
- Book Series
- The Instant Help Solutions Ser.
- Publisher
- New Harbinger Publications
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Young Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Social Topics / Dating & Sex, Social Topics / Dating & Relationships, Social Topics / Friendship, Social Topics / Manners & Etiquette
- Item Weight
- 9.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
ISBN-10
1626252637
ISBN-13
9781626252639
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208581919
Product Key Features
Book Title
Communication Skills for Teens : How to Listen, Express, and Connect for Success
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Social Topics / Dating & Sex, Social Topics / Dating & Relationships, Social Topics / Friendship, Social Topics / Manners & Etiquette
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Book Series
The Instant Help Solutions Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2015-028415
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
" Communication Skills for Teens provides practical skills that you can use right away to listen and speak more clearly, more effectively, and with less chance of unnecessary hurt feelings and misunderstandings. The real-life teen examples will illustrate how you can use these skills in your everyday life to develop stronger and happier relationships with your friends, peers, parents, and adults." --Dzung X. Vo, MD , author of The Mindful Teen, "Many young adults feel insecure in their ability to engage and exchange ideas and are often flummoxed by messages they did not mean to send. Therapist [Michelle] Skeen, professor ยญMatthew McKay, mental health writer Patrick Fanning, and college student Kelly Skeen offer older teens a targeted version of their everyday text messages, which covers such skills as assertiveness, active listening, and compassion. ยญ... An inside look into where and why, when it comes to conversing, young people encounter difficulty. Recommended for high schoolers through adult." -- Library Journal, " Communication Skills for Teens is an excellent book for helping teens learn how to cooperate with others and build friendship and love. Practitioners will find the book to be a useful adjunct to therapy, especially when helping teens who have social phobia or other socially based problems." -- Joseph Ciarrochi , professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at Australian Catholic University, and coauthor of The Thriving Adolescent and the best-selling Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens, " Communication Skills for Teens ย is brimming with tools for success. Do you know how to express your needs without stepping on toes or cheating yourself? How to handle hidden agendas? How to get past your jitters and break the ice with new people? This book answers these questions and so many more. It is more than a practical book for teens; it's a great communication book for anyone. It will be required reading for my young daughter--as soon as I'm done with it!" --Shawn T. Smith, PsyD , author ofย The User's Guide to the Human Mind, "In a world that has evolved into a culture of disengagement, it's refreshing to see such a thoughtful tool that both teaches and encourages teens to authentically connect with one another. Theย Communication Skills for Teensย workbook offers excellent, relatable activities to help teens learn the art and skill of sound communication." --Julia V. Taylor, MA , author ofย The Body Image Workbook for Teens ,ย Salvaging Sisterhood , andย Perfectly You , and coauthor ofย G.I.R.L.S. (Girls in Real Life Situations) ย andย The Bullying Workbook for Teens, "Learning healthy and effective communication skills at an early age is one of the best tools for creating success in life. This book is the perfect guide for teens. The authors' wise advice can be implemented immediately. I highly recommend Communication Skills for Teens , not only for adolescents, but for their parents and teachers as well." --Alan C. Fox , author of the New York Times bestseller People Tools , People Tools for Business , and People Tools for Love and Relationships, "Learning healthy and effective communication skills at an early age is one of the best tools for creating success in life. This book is the perfect guide for teens. The authors' wise advice can be implemented immediately. I highly recommendย Communication Skills for Teens , not only for adolescents, but for their parents and teachers as well." --Alan C. Fox , author of theย New York Times ย bestsellerย People Tools ,ย People Tools for Business , andย People Tools for Love and Relationships, "A great resource for parents and professionals wanting to understand and help teens to communicate. The addition of a teen as a coauthor provides a unique and down-to-earth reflection on key communication styles. [ Communication Skills for Teens ] goes beyond active listening to provide a comprehensive range of communication patterns and situations. [The book] explains step by step the different ways we communicate our feelings, needs, and beliefs, and then provides exercises to help young people practice the skills." --Louise Hayes, PhD , clinical psychologist, academic, and coauthor ofย The Thriving Adolescentย andย Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens, " Communication Skills for Teens is an invaluable and solid resource for helping teens navigate through life by teaching them the fundamentals of effective communication. Many of today's teens heavily rely on social networking and social media outlets as a means to connect and express themselves. These electronic devices will never replace the value of face-to-face interactions. Communication Skills for Teens provides a wealth of information to help teens master the art of in-person communication. This is a book that every teen would benefit from reading!" --Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS, LPC , counselor, author of The Anger Workbook for Teens , and coauthor of The Bullying Workbook for Teens and The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls, " Communication Skills for Teensย is an invaluable and solid resource for helping teens navigate through life by teaching them the fundamentals of effective communication. Many of today's teens heavily rely on social networking and social media outlets as a means to connect and express themselves. These electronic devices will never replace the value of face-to-face interactions.ย Communication Skills for Teensย provides a wealth of information to help teens master the art of in-person communication. This is a book that every teen would benefit from reading!" --Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS, LPC , counselor, author ofย The Anger Workbook for Teens , and coauthor ofย The Bullying Workbook for Teens ย andย The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls, " Communication Skills for Teens ย provides practical skills that you can use right away to listen and speak more clearly, more effectively, and with less chance of unnecessary hurt feelings and misunderstandings. The real-life teen examples will illustrate how you can use these skills in your everyday life to develop stronger and happier relationships with your friends, peers, parents, and adults." --Dzung X. Vo, MD , author ofย The Mindful Teen, "I can't think of a teen, or even an adult, who wouldn't benefit from reading this book. Teens will appreciate the enjoyable flow as well as the relevance of the information and voice. Page by page, easily absorbed concepts increase social intelligence while simply presented tips and strategies increase communication skills. Before I knew it, I was completely through the book and communicating more effectively myself, with more awareness and depth of presence. Yes!" -- Lucie Hemmen, PhD , licensed clinical psychologist, author of Parenting a Teen Girl and The Teen Girl's Survival Guide , and mother of two teen girls, "In a world that has evolved into a culture of disengagement, it's refreshing to see such a thoughtful tool that both teaches and encourages teens to authentically connect with one another. The Communication Skills for Teens workbook offers excellent, relatable activities to help teens learn the art and skill of sound communication." --Julia V. Taylor, MA , author of The Body Image Workbook for Teens , Salvaging Sisterhood , and Perfectly You , and coauthor of G.I.R.L.S. (Girls in Real Life Situations) and The Bullying Workbook for Teens, "I can't think of a teen, or even an adult, who wouldn't benefit from reading this book. Teens will appreciate the enjoyable flow as well as the relevance of the information and voice. Page by page, easily absorbed concepts increase social intelligence while simply presented tips and strategies increase communication skills. Before I knew it, I was completely through the book and communicating more effectively myself, with more awareness and depth of presence. Yes!" -- Lucie Hemmen, PhD , licensed clinical psychologist, author ofย Parenting a Teen Girl ย andย The Teen Girl's Survival Guide , and mother of two teen girls, "This is the missing manual so many of us wish we'd had in our confusing, turbulent teenage years. Even as an adult, I walked away with more effective communication skills for myself as well as my teen clients." -- Christopher Willard, PsyD , author of Child's Mind and Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety , Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School, "Michelle and Kelly have madeย the guide ย for interpersonal effectiveness. As a therapist, I will be recommending this book to teens, parents, and adults. Their tone is genuine, the stories are real, and the tools are invaluable. In today's digital world, communicating can be difficult. This book gives you the tools to feel secure in any interaction you face--online or in person." -- Emily Roberts, MA, LPC , psychotherapist and author ofย Express Yourself, "Michelle and Kelly have made the guide for interpersonal effectiveness. As a therapist, I will be recommending this book to teens, parents, and adults. Their tone is genuine, the stories are real, and the tools are invaluable. In today's digital world, communicating can be difficult. This book gives you the tools to feel secure in any interaction you face--online or in person." -- Emily Roberts, MA, LPC , psychotherapist and author of Express Yourself, "I can't think of a teen, or even an adult, who wouldn't benefit from reading this book. Teens will appreciate the enjoyable flow as well as the relevance of the information and voice. Page by page, easily absorbed concepts increase social intelligence while simply presented tips and strategies increase communication skills. Before I knew it, I was completely through the book and communicating more effectively myself, with more awareness and depth of presence. Yes!" --Lucie Hemmen, PhD , licensed clinical psychologist, author ofย Parenting a Teen Girl and The Teen Girl's Survival Guide , and mother of two teen girls, " Communication Skills for Teens is brimming with tools for success. Do you know how to express your needs without stepping on toes or cheating yourself? How to handle hidden agendas? How to get past your jitters and break the ice with new people? This book answers these questions and so many more. It is more than a practical book for teens; it's a great communication book for anyone. It will be required reading for my young daughter--as soon as I'm done with it!" --Shawn T. Smith, PsyD , author of The User's Guide to the Human Mind, "A great resource for parents and professionals wanting to understand and help teens to communicate. The addition of a teen as a coauthor provides a unique and down-to-earth reflection on key communication styles. [ Communication Skills for Teens ] goes beyond active listening to provide a comprehensive range of communication patterns and situations. [The book] explains step by step the different ways we communicate our feelings, needs, and beliefs, and then provides exercises to help young people practice the skills." --Louise Hayes, PhD , clinical psychologist, academic, and coauthor of The Thriving Adolescent and Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens, "This is the missing manual so many of us wish we'd had in our confusing, turbulent teenage years. Even as an adult, I walked away with more effective communication skills for myself as well as my teen clients." -- Christopher Willard, PsyD , author ofย Child's Mind ย andย Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety , Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
155.5/136
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Synopsis
Communication is an essential life skill that every teen must learn. Based on the New Harbinger classic, Messages , this book will teach you the necessary skills--such as assertiveness, active listening, and compassion--to become an effective communicator for life. In an age of social media, texting, and ever-evolving technology, it's easy to forget how to engage in real, face-to-face communication, a critical skill for your future success As you become more connected to your smartphone and the internet, your ability to connect in person may diminish. But technology doesn't replace the need for effective communication skills. In fact, successful personal and professional relationships are dependent upon connecting with people face-to-face. Communication Skills for Teens provides the guidance you need to become a better communicator and succeed in all areas of life. You'll also learn tons of essential life skills, including active listening, assertiveness, clarifying language, the art of an apology, compassion, interviewing skills, family communication, and more. Each chapter focuses on one key aspect of communication, offers a real teen's perspective, and includes practical exercises to help you apply what you've learned in the real world--away from your computer and smartphone screens. By following the practical, skills-based tips in each chapter of this book, you'll learn powerful communication techniques to last a lifetime., Communication is an essential life skill that every teen must learn. Based on the New Harbinger classic, Messages , this book will teach you the necessary skills--such as assertiveness, active listening, and compassion--to become an effective communicator for life. In an age of social media, texting, and ever-evolving technology, it's easy to forget how to engage in real, face-to-face communication, a critical skill for your future success! As you become more connected to your smartphone and the internet, your ability to connect in person may diminish. But technology doesn't replace the need for effective communication skills. In fact, successful personal and professional relationships are dependent upon connecting with people face-to-face. Communication Skills for Teens provides the guidance you need to become a better communicator and succeed in all areas of life. You'll also learn tons of essential life skills, including active listening, assertiveness, clarifying language, the art of an apology, compassion, interviewing skills, family communication, and more. Each chapter focuses on one key aspect of communication, offers a real teen's perspective, and includes practical exercises to help you apply what you've learned in the real world--away from your computer and smartphone screens. By following the practical, skills-based tips in each chapter of this book, you'll learn powerful communication techniques to last a lifetime., Communication is an essential life skill that every teen must learn. But in an age of social media, texting, and ever-evolving technology, teens are--more than ever--forgetting how to engage in real, face-to-face communication, a critical skill for their future success. Based on the classic New Harbinger best-seller, Messages, this book teaches teens necessary skills, such as assertiveness, active listening, and compassion, to help them become effective communicators in the real world, away from their electronic devices. By following the practical, skills-based tips in each chapter, teens will learn powerful communication techniques to last a lifetime.
LC Classification Number
BF724.3.I55S54 2016
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