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How to Make & Keep Friends: Tips for Teens on Life and Social Success
Being a teenager isn’t always easy, and friendships and relationships can be especially challenging for some teens. Social-emotional learning experts, Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs are the co-authors of the How to Make and Keep Friends book series and have more than 30 years of combined experience in social coaching children and teens. Donna and Nadine's books teach simple, actionable, and proven strategies for increased social success.
Our goal in writing this third book in our social skills series was to help make the social journey through the teenage years an easier one. This time in life can feel both exciting and difficult. There are some challenges that every teen experiences. These
Developing Brains and Bodies;Strong Emotions (including Anxiety and Anger);Understanding Yourself and Dealing with Peer Pressure;Social Awkwardness and Changing Friendships; and,Barriers to Social Success (Shyness, Impulsivity, etc.) We know from our experience as social coaches that making new friends and meeting people can be difficult, but it’s do-able for everyone. Sometimes a teen needs a little social skills support or advice to make that happen. We had real teens help us with writing the tips in this book. We talk about what social skills are and why they are so important. This book is written for any teen and can be especially helpful to teens who have ADHD, Social Anxiety, Asperger’s, Non-Verbal Learning Disability or High Functioning Autism.
The book is meant to be used as a reference guide and includes a list of social skills with tips in each section. We did not intend for it to be read cover to cover. Teens can quickly flip to the subject they want to know more about and read only the parts that will be interesting and helpful to them as an individual or for a specific situation.
There are a total of 500 immediately actionable tips for teens to use. We have sections that
Personal Hygiene;Building Self-Confidence;When People Annoy You; Being Excluded, Ignored or Rejected;Considering Different Points of View;Handling Conflicts and Disagreements; Social Media Tips;Interviews and Appointments;Accepting Criticism;Dating and Sexuality; and much more!
Our goal in writing this third book in our social skills series was to help make the social journey through the teenage years an easier one. This time in life can feel both exciting and difficult. There are some challenges that every teen experiences. These
Developing Brains and Bodies;Strong Emotions (including Anxiety and Anger);Understanding Yourself and Dealing with Peer Pressure;Social Awkwardness and Changing Friendships; and,Barriers to Social Success (Shyness, Impulsivity, etc.) We know from our experience as social coaches that making new friends and meeting people can be difficult, but it’s do-able for everyone. Sometimes a teen needs a little social skills support or advice to make that happen. We had real teens help us with writing the tips in this book. We talk about what social skills are and why they are so important. This book is written for any teen and can be especially helpful to teens who have ADHD, Social Anxiety, Asperger’s, Non-Verbal Learning Disability or High Functioning Autism.
The book is meant to be used as a reference guide and includes a list of social skills with tips in each section. We did not intend for it to be read cover to cover. Teens can quickly flip to the subject they want to know more about and read only the parts that will be interesting and helpful to them as an individual or for a specific situation.
There are a total of 500 immediately actionable tips for teens to use. We have sections that
Personal Hygiene;Building Self-Confidence;When People Annoy You; Being Excluded, Ignored or Rejected;Considering Different Points of View;Handling Conflicts and Disagreements; Social Media Tips;Interviews and Appointments;Accepting Criticism;Dating and Sexuality; and much more!
- GenresSelf Help
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2017
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About the author
Donna Shea
13 books13 followersDonna Shea, Founder of The Peter Pan Center for Social & Emotional Growth in Massachusetts, is a social-emotional learning specialist and accomplished social coach. Donna has a degree in Behavioral Science from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. She also has certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching, Positive Psychology, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Bullying Prevention.
Since founding the Peter Pan Center in 2002, Donna has worked to address the needs of families whose children are struggling with behavior and social challenges. Donna brings 32 years of life experience to her work as a parent of two sons with ADHD, Anxiety and Sensory Challenges. Her programs and services have won the Boston Family Favorite Award four times.
Donna is a consultant to schools, parent groups, and human service agencies. She is also a seasoned public speaker and travels to bring workshops and professional development seminars to groups and venues outside the local area.
Donna is co-author of the How To Make & Keep Friends Book Series and co-founder of the Social Success in School Initiative.
To Contact Donna:
Mailing Address:
The Peter Pan Center
P.O. Box 312
Harvard, MA 01451
Phone or Text: 978/413-1965
Email: dshea.peterpancenter@gmail.com
Website: www.peterpancenter.com
Since founding the Peter Pan Center in 2002, Donna has worked to address the needs of families whose children are struggling with behavior and social challenges. Donna brings 32 years of life experience to her work as a parent of two sons with ADHD, Anxiety and Sensory Challenges. Her programs and services have won the Boston Family Favorite Award four times.
Donna is a consultant to schools, parent groups, and human service agencies. She is also a seasoned public speaker and travels to bring workshops and professional development seminars to groups and venues outside the local area.
Donna is co-author of the How To Make & Keep Friends Book Series and co-founder of the Social Success in School Initiative.
To Contact Donna:
Mailing Address:
The Peter Pan Center
P.O. Box 312
Harvard, MA 01451
Phone or Text: 978/413-1965
Email: dshea.peterpancenter@gmail.com
Website: www.peterpancenter.com
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January 26, 2020
Any teen should find this book enlightening and a guide for navigating life.
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