Alan S. Bellack, Kim T. Mueser, Susan Gingerich, and Julie Agresta

337 Pages Size: 8 1/2" x 11"

A Paperback Original April 2004 ISBN 978-1-57230-846-6 Cat. #0846 Price: $52.00 $44.20 order

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1. Schizophrenia and Social Skills

2. Social Skills Training as an Evidence-Based Practice

3. Assessment of Social Skills

4. Teaching Social Skills

5. Starting a Skills Group

6. Using Curricula for Social Skills Training Groups

7. Tailoring Skills for Individual Needs

8. Troubleshooting: Common Problems and Challenging Clients

9. Working with Clients Who Abuse Drugs and Alcohol

10. Reducing Relapse by Creating a Supportive Environment

11. Parting Tips for Social Skills Trainers

II. Steps for Teaching Specific Social Skills: Curricular Skill Sheets

Appendix A. Materials Useful to Group Leaders

Appendix B. Materials Related to Assessment