1st Edition

A Guide to Social Skill Training

By Roger Ellis, Dorothy Whittington Copyright 1981
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

While much has been written about the teaching of social skills to the less able, particularly in the context of mental health, the idea of teaching such skills to students undergoing professional training is comparatively innovatory. First published in 1981, A Guide to Social Skill Training is both a practical guide for those about to set up SST programmes and a critical review of theory and... Read more

Introduction 1. Approaches and Applications 2. Planning the Programme 3. A Compendium of Skills 4. SST at Ulster Polytechnic 5. Transfer of Training 6. The Curriculum Context 7. Effectiveness and Evidence Conclusion

Biography

Roger Ellis

Dorothy Whittington

Reviews of the first publication:

‘…an excellent book which explores in depth theoretical aspects as well as current practice on the one hand, whilst on the other offering a great deal of well thought out advice and guidance…A Guide to Social Skill Training is not just another book on social skills training, but one which throws a completely new light on the subject. It is well worth reading.’

Behaviour Research and Therapy

‘This book is crammed with much valuable material, extremely well written and not overloaded with jargon – a really good read…It is highly recommended for all engaged in training learners in interpersonal skills and all those interested in the development of these skills.’

Nursing Times