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Communication skills for teens : how to listen, express, and connect for success / by Skeen, Michelle,author.(CARDINAL)397584;
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.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Interpersonal communication in adolescence.; Interpersonal communication.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 12
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Beyond texting : the fine art of face-to-face communication for teenagers / by Fine, Debra,author.(CARDINAL)672664;
Section 1 : Conquering the conversational basics. Booting up: why mastering conversational skills now will pay off later in life ; Logging on: opening yourself up ot others comes first ; Entering the chatroom: how to approach others and break the ice ; Surfing for more: simple ways to keep the conversation going ; Digging deeper: using open-ended questions to improve the quality of the conversation ; Crashing: eight ways to kill a conversation ; Logging off: tactful ways to end a conversation ; Sending instant messages: how your body language silently communicates with others ; Uploading honesty: how to impress others and remain true to yourself ; Rebooting your approach with adults: interacting with authority figures in ways that earn their respect ; Building firewalls: how to say "no" to peer pressure -- Section 2 : Dealing with difficult interactions. Deleting bullies from your life: how to quickly rid yourself of troublemakers ; Defriending "frienemies": eliminating the trauma of false friendships ; Choosing the right keywords for team play: cutting off confrontations by choosing your words carefully -- Section 3 : Managing the digital world. Mastering two domains: balancing online tools with your offline life ; Refreshing your approach to face time: using digital tools to create in-person connections ; Making romantic links: moving from the digital world to in-person romantic relationships -- Section 4 : Putting it all together. Hitting "send": putting your new skills to use out in the community.Describes how to develop the ability to have in-person conversations, offering practical advice on balancing real-world and online relationships and gaining confidence to speak up in personal, educational, and professional atmospheres.Target Age Group: 12 to 17.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Conversation.; Oral communication.; Interpersonal communication in adolescence.; Interpersonal communication.; Interpersonal relations.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The smart kid's guide to knowing what to say / by Cosson, M. J.(CARDINAL)653568; Rooney, Ronnie,illustrator.(CARDINAL)638820;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.How we talk -- When you want something -- When someone is sad or hurting -- When someone has been kind -- When something is hard to say -- Top ten things to know."Discusses why words matter and provides scenarios showing examples of what a person can say in a variety of situations"--Provided by the publisher.3.2-5.K-3550550LN
Subjects: Interpersonal communication in adolescence; Interpersonal communication;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Breaking the code : two teens reveal the secrets of better parent-child communication / by Fox, Lara.(CARDINAL)469000; Frankel, Hilary.(CARDINAL)468998;
Subjects: Communication in families.; Interpersonal communication in adolescence.; Parent and teenager.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Communication : creating understanding / by Wandberg, Robert.(CARDINAL)705517;
Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Communication; Interpersonal communication in adolescence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Coping through conflict resolution and peer mediation / by Simpson, Carolyn.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 92-93) and index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Conflict management.; Interpersonal conflict in adolescence.; Interpersonal communication in adolescence.; Mediation.; Peer counseling of students.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Express yourself : a teen girl's guide to speaking up and being who you are / by Roberts, Emily(Psychotherapist),author.(CARDINAL)621841;
"Packed with fun and helpful tips, this guide will teach you how to express yourself in any situation, whether you're talking to your friends or parents, or dealing with bullies, cliques, and crushes. You'll also discover ways to speak up when you're upset, be assertive, and stay cool when intense emotions threaten to take over."--Back cover.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Interpersonal communication in adolescence.; Assertiveness in adolescence.; Teenage girls; Teenage girls; Interpersonal relations in adolescence.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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A teen's guide to the 5 love languages : how to understand yourself and improve relationships with those you care about / by Chapman, Gary D.,1938-author.(CARDINAL)506765; Drygas, Paige,author.(CARDINAL)496118;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Interpersonal communication in adolescence; Interpersonal relations in adolescence; Interpersonal communication; Interpersonal relations;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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I'm on your side : resolving conflict with your teenage son and daughter / by Nelsen, Jane.(CARDINAL)753513; Lott, Lynn.(CARDINAL)781522;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Teenagers.; Child rearing.; Adolescent psychology.; Interpersonal conflict.; Communication in families.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Brave girls : raising young women with passion and purpose to become powerful leaders / by Radin, Stacey.(CARDINAL)407442;
Subjects: Girls; Girls; Emotional intelligence.; Self-esteem in adolescence.; Interpersonal communication.; Girls.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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