[eBook Code] The Science of Making Friends (eBook Code, 1st)

DVD Contents vii

Foreword John Elder Robison xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

About the Author xvii

Part One Getting ready

1 Why Teach Social Skills to Teens and Young Adults? 1

Part Two The Science of Developing and Maintaining Friendships

2 Finding and Choosing Good Friends 17

3 Good Conversations: The Basics 51

4 Starting and Entering Conversations 97

5 Exiting Conversations 121

6 Managing Electronic Communication 145

7 Showing Good Sportsmanship 179

8 Enjoying Successful Get-Togethers 199

Part Three The Science of Handling Peer Conflict and Rejection: Helpful Strategies

9 Dealing with Arguments 231

10 Handling Verbal Teasing 247

11 Addressing Cyber Bullying 267

12 Minimizing Rumors and Gossip 281

13 Avoiding Physical Bullying 307

14 Changing a Bad Reputation 323

Epilogue: Moving Forward 341

How to Use the DVD 348

Bibliography 349

Index 359