Skills of Friendship Emotional Literacy Workbook

Teaching young people the social and emotional aspects of developing friendship-making skills helps them feel less excluded and be more content with life. The Skills of Friendship Emotional Literacy Workbook creates an opportunity for young people to learn about their own interpersonal style and develop techniques that will allow them to enjoy positive and successful relationships.

Being Liked Is a Skill

Like most things in life, most skills are developed and refined through trial and error. Relating to others in a positive way does not come easily to some young people, and without help, they can feel isolated and rejected because of their poor friendship skills. People are liked and have friends because they behave in certain ways, and these behaviours can certainly be taught. 

What Areas Are Covered in Skills of Friendships?

The 13 lesson plans provides exercises that:

• Creates deeper understanding of empathy
• Presents opportunities to practise behaviours which convey empathy
• Examines the role of trust in friendship and the importance of making others feel valued
• Looks at basic interpersonal communication skills such as listening
• Gives the opportunity to apply new skills of friendship to existing relationships

Hidden Value of Social Skills

Teaching young people the skills involved in making friends can do nothing but enhance their social confidence and expand their potential interpersonal fulfillment. This 52-page guide is an excellent resource for teachers, counselors and education staff to help students navigate their way to making successful friendships.