Games (and other stuff) for Group, Book 1: Activities to Inititate Group Discussion (Revised and Expanded) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Chris Cavert (Author), Chris Cavert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

The thirty-seven different 10 to 20-minute activities focus on topics that crucially affect experiences throughout life, including understanding gender issues, rumors and their effects, creativity, communication, and expression of emotions and frustrations. This practical guide to experience and activity-based counseling is easily implemented for ages 12 to adult, and adaptable for younger audiences as well. Activities include "What Would it Be Like...?" and "Are You More Like..." questions, Teaching Tales, Minute Mysteries, and assorted games.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A great resource for all who work with groups, from beginning practitioners to seasoned professionals. And the best part of all is that the book is full of things that are not only useful therapeutic tools, but they are also just plain fun." --Tiffany Couch, M.Ed., LMFT, School Counselor

About the Author

Chris Cavert is a nationally known speaker and trainer in the area of adventure-based activity programming. He focuses on using experiential activities to develop pro-social community building skills within groups of all ages. Cavert has written 12 activity books, holds a master's degree in Experiential Education, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Northern Arizona University in the area of Curriculum and Instruction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wood N Barnes; Rev Exp edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885473397
• ISBN-13: 978-1885473394
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #589,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Chris Cavert is an internationally known speaker, trainer and author in the area of Adventure-Based Experiential Activity programming. He focuses on using adventure education to develop pro-social community building skills within groups of all ages. Chris' educational doctorate is in the area of curriculum and instruction with a focus on adventure education. He also holds a Masters degree in Experiential Education and is the author and developer of over a dozen adventure-based education publications and products. You can contact [e-mail] and visit Chris at: www.fundoing.com You can also follow Chris' Blog - Chris Cavert on Activities. Go to chriscavert.wordpress.com