1st Edition

Social Skills and Mental Health

320 Pages
by Routledge

320 Pages
by Routledge

320 Pages
by Routledge

In the 10 years or so prior to original publication in 1978 new theories and discoveries in the social sciences had given a scientific basis and new impetus to the development of social skills training as a form of therapy. This book explores the progress made with this idea and gives practical guidance for therapists based on several years’ experience with the technique. The book provides an... Read more

Part One  1 The Social Skills Training Approach  2 The Analysis of Social Behaviour  3 Development and Deficiency in Social Skills: A Review of the Evidence  4 Changing Social Behaviour  5 Outcome Studies of Skills Training: A Review by John Marzillier  Part Two  6 Assessment  7 Training.  Author Index.  Subject Index.

Biography

Peter Trower, Bridget Bryant, Michael Argyle