Social Skills Books

New and Published Books

1. Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person

   Improving Outcomes for That Minority of People Who Are the Majority of Clients

   By Elaine N. Aron

   Dr. Elaine Aron’s newest book, Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person, redefines the term “highly sensitive” for the professional researcher and practitioner. She dispels common misconceptions about the relationship between sensitivity and other personality traits, such as introversion and...

   Published June 1st 2010 by Routledge
2. Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders

   The PEERS Treatment Manual

   By Elizabeth A. Laugeson, Fred Frankel

   This book is essential reading for any clinician or researcher working with teens with autism spectrum disorders. This parent-assisted intervention for teens is based on a comprehensive, evidence-based, 14-week program at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, the manualization...

   Published May 19th 2010 by Routledge
3. The Psychology of Courage

   An Adlerian Handbook for Healthy Social Living

   By Julia Yang, Alan Milliren, Mark Blagen

   Courage refers to the willingness for risk taking and to move ahead in the presence of difficulties. The purpose of this book is to present courage as the main foundation of understanding and training for mental health in the three life task areas described by Adler: Work, Love, and Friendship.&...

   Published July 28th 2009 by Routledge
4. Human Relationship Skills

   Coaching and Self-Coaching

   By Richard Nelson-Jones

   Human Relationship Skills: Coaching and Self-Coaching presents a practical 'how to' guide to relationship skills, showing how readers can improve and, where necessary, repair relationships. This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition reflects the increased interest in coaching, showing...

   Published March 8th 2006 by Routledge