How to Develop Life Skills Book, 104 Activities that Build by Alanna Jones

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I was asked at my internship to develop a boy’s life skill group and a girl’s empowerment group. Due to this I read the book “104 Activities that Build” by Alanna Jones. This book consist of experiential activities that can be done with groups. Each activity provided in this book provides a description, instruction, objective, who it is appropriate for, group size the activity is intended for, materials needed and discussion prompts. I really like the idea of using experiential activities to open up discussion and provide insight. These activities help group members put into practice what is being discussed and further reinforces topics in group. The games can have further therapeutic value by helping to promote positive social interaction during groups that can show members that physical activities and social activities enhance mood. The book focuses on the importance of focusing on goals during activities, observing behaviors, and making observations. By doing these things, the discussion after the activity will be enhanced and have therapeutic value. Each game can be adapted ...

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