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Title: 104 Activities That Build: Self-esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-discovery, and Coping Skills by Alanna Jones, Alanna E. Jones ISBN: 0-9662341-3-8 Publisher: Rec Room Publishing Pub. Date: 01 March, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.29 (14 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Therapeutic activities ... in school and in treatment
Comment: Alanna Jones is a certified recreational therapist who has compiled an interesting set of 104 games and activities that social workers, recreational therapists, and some educators and school counselors (in substantially separate classrooms for behavior/emotional disorders) can use. The book is organized into activities that build (1) teamwork, (2) self-esteem, (3) communication, (4) self-discovery, (5) anger management, and (6) coping skills. Almost all activities are designed for elementary school aged children, but Ms. Jones, under each activity, presents variations--either in the activity itself or in the intended age group.
The crucial part of using these activities occurs after the activity is done. This is the "debriefing" part of the activity. It is absolutely necessary to do this debriefing in order that the youngster(s) arrive at some understanding of the activity just completed, and its possible meaning to them. It is assumed that the reader is comfortable with this type of debriefing, and has the skills to intercede in case the activity or debriefing are going south.
The things I liked about this book are: (1) Ms. Jones' energy and positive thinking about youngsters and her desire to provide them with challenging and thoughtful moments; (2) She explains each activity or game fully, provides lists of materials needed, gives some advice on structuring the activity; (3) This is therapy "in action," so it attracts the interest and energy of the youngsters.
I had two small questions about some of this book: (1) Self-esteem comes from accomplishing something, and I thought self-esteem activities were the weakest section of the book; and (2) In regard to anger management, these activities must be regarded as an adjunct, not the central core, of an anger management therapy program. When readers have a good therapeutic anger management therapy program at their facility (in their classroom), Ms. Jones' activities can help.
I was impressed by Ms. Jones' selection and believe it will help counselors, therapists, coaches, and recreational therapists.
Rating: 4
Summary: Money well spent
Comment: As a middle school counselor, I have used the activities in this book with kids of various ages and ability levels. While some of the activities do take some prep time, there are also many that you can use with what you have on hand, which is great for the busy school counselor. The activities are a lot of fun and teach great skills such as teamwork and decision-making. Well worth the money!
Rating: 3
Summary: Not as Good as her other Book...
Comment: This book is pretty good, but not as good as her Teamwork book. The key is that this book does not have team building activities like the other book. It only covers what is stated. I would still recommend this book for the topics it says it covers... but dont buy this for teambuilding...
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Title: Team-Building Activities for Every Group by Alanna Jones ISBN: 0966234162 Publisher: Rec Room Pub Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Group Exercises for Enhancing Social Skills and Self-Esteem by Sirinam S. Khalsa, Sirinam S. Kahlsa ISBN: 1568870205 Publisher: Professional Resource Exchange Pub. Date: December, 1996 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Hot Stuff to Help Kids Chill Out: The Anger Management Book by Jerry Wilde ISBN: 0965761002 Publisher: Lgr Productions Pub. Date: May, 1997 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Big Book of Team Building Games: Trust-Building Activities, Team Spirit Exercises, and Other Fun Things to Do by Edward Scannell, John W. Newstrom ISBN: 0070465134 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Trade Pub. Date: 01 December, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Ready-To-Use Social Skills Lessons & Activities for Grades 7 - 12 by Ruth Weltmann Begun ISBN: 0876284756 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 24 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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