Description
I. Principles, Format, and Techniques for Social Skills Training of Clients with Schizophrenia 1. Schizophrenia and Social Skills 2. Social Skills Training as an Evidence-Based Practice 3. Assessment of Social Skills 4. Teaching Social Skills 5. Starting a Skills Group 6. Using Curricula for Social Skills Training Groups 7. Tailoring Skills for Individual Needs 8. Troubleshooting: Common Problems and Challenging Clients 9. Working with Clients Who Abuse Drugs and Alcohol 10. Reducing Relapse by Creating a Supportive Environment 11. Parting Tips for Social Skills Trainers II. Steps for Teaching Specific Social Skills: Curricular Skill Sheets Appendix A. Materials Useful to Group Leaders Appendix B. Materials Related to Assessment