Social Skills for Teens: An 8-step Program with exercises for young adults to become self-confident, overcome social anxiety, build self-esteem, have ... and make great friends (Life Skills Mastery) Paperback – October 13, 2022

What a fun book for teenagers! This book provides information to help assist teenagers with building self-esteem and confidently building social skills. It helps teens learn about healthy relationships and having healthy boundaries. I love the way the book reads and how it is easily followed. Great books for teenagers.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This well-written, comprehensive guide to cultivating helpful social skills should be the text for a required school course—for each kid at age 12 (in preparation), no later than 13!!! It is well-written, very well-organized (with boxes, bullets, and cheerful illustrations), and offers practical exercises for personalizing the information. I found the included illustrative stories the most interesting, such as affirmatively but politely handling the tricky question of being offered alcohol as a teen. From cyberbullying to conflict resolution to self-doubt, there are great insights to protect oneself while still engaging with others. I also liked the key quotes by famous people, adding additional depth, some of which I hadn’t heard before! Though this is very focused on teenagers, THIS INFORMATION IS HELPFUL TO ANYONE that has social interaction problems, whether a kid or an oldster. This is a particularly important point because MANY GROWNUPS NEVER HAD THIS INFORMATION TO START WITH AND ARE STILL SCREWING THEIR LIVES UP BY FUMBLING OR BEING HURT BY SOCIAL INTERACTIONS! For all those wanting to increase their social interaction and survival skills, I highly recommend them thumbing through this short book for key, helpful insights.

This is a book with a lot of great information and exercises. I think many adults could use it to help guide their teen by reading it with them and discussing aspects. It could also be used in a classroom setting. I think the use of examples are great as well.The only thing I feel there needed to be more of were stories that connect to the teenager. The examples that were included were wonderful and I think -- those stories were the thing that should hook the reader at the beginning of each chapter. It seems a lot of the book is much like a textbook with lots of facts and fabulous exercises. However, I'm not sure the average teenager would be inclined to pick it up on their own. The great personal stories are often buried deep in the chapters. Overall a well-researched book but I'm not so sure it really will hook the average teen. I think it will entice the parent to buy it and read it. And hopefully the adult can get the teen to read it.

In a high moving world with high technology and the constant need to ride the current trend, it's pretty difficult for some teens/children or even adults to navigate their lives socially. The author in this book provided practical steps to help teens and young adults interact better and build social relationships.Self esteem and self confidence are right up there as important life goals. One can definitely rise above peer pressure, timidity, social anxiety, etc by building one's self esteem and self confidence. If you don't stand for something, you most definitely fall for everything.Each chapter in the book ends with practical and realistic activities. It's ok not to have life figured out as an adolescent but it is important to take conscious steps to be a better version of yourself. This book is definitely a good start in the right direction.

For anybody who is experiencing social anxiety or shyness, "Effortlessly Cool and Charming: Overcoming Shyness" is a lifesaver. This book is full of helpful tips, simple methods, and realistic examples that make developing social skills seem doable and even enjoyable. Every chapter provides doable tasks and activities that promote practical application, from learning conversation openers to boosting confidence and emotional control. Reading about famous people who survived comparable difficulties is extremely comforting and adds an inspirational element. This book is a great resource for anyone who's ready to come out of the shadows and have a more active social life, regardless of age, whether they're teens or just young at heart. Strongly suggested for its inspirational guidance and engrossing style.

An excellent guide that targets the many challenges faced by today’s teenagers. This book tackles a broad spectrum of topics crucial for adolescent development. Mastering social dynamics, managing stress and prioritizing responsibilities are just some.Each section gives usable advice and actionable tips that teens can apply in their daily lives. I love the focus on developing healthy habits that provide a foundation for long-term well-being. Teenager or parent, this book offers valuable insights and tools to help navigate the complexities of being a teen.

For self help....good to read

I didn't thing the health insurance was all that necessary, but other parts of the book were of usefulness.