TY - BOOK AU - Fitzsimons,Kate TI - The teen's guide to social skills: practical advice for building empathy, self-esteem, & confidence SN - 164876617X AV - BF637.C45 .F5897 2021 U1 - 158.1 23 PY - 2021///] CY - Emeryville, Califronia PB - Rockridge Press KW - Adolescent psychology KW - Assertiveness in adolescence KW - Juvenile literature KW - Conduct of life KW - Empathy KW - Interpersonal communication in adolescence KW - Interpersonal communication KW - Interpersonal relations in adolescence KW - Interpersonal relations KW - Self-esteem in adolescence KW - Self-esteem KW - Teenagers KW - Young adult literature KW - Juvenile works N1 - P.B; Includes bibliographical references (pages147-153) and index; Let's talk social skills -- What you bring to the table -- Confidence check -- Build you EQ -- Body talk -- Hear me out (Active listening) -- I feel you (Empathy) -- Get on it (Putting skills into action) -- Keep going -- resources -- references -- index N2 - Understanding and overcoming social awkwardness and anxiety for teens In social situations, it can be really confusing to figure out what to say or do-and when you're a teenager, it often feels impossible to get past the awkwardness. No matter why you struggle, you can build up your confidence with this guide to social skills for teens! With the help of real scenarios and easy-to-remember strategies, you'll learn to identify the causes of your social discomfort and improve how you deal with tricky situations. As you practice, you'll get better at handling emotions, reducing conflict, calming anxiety, and feeling comfortable ER -