Getting Out and Getting Along: The Shy Guide to Friends and Relationships

by Karen Latchana Kenney

Overview

Some people are comfortable being alone most of the time. Others wish they had more courage and confidence to make more friends. Maybe you're somewhere in between or just want to have better social skills out in the world. This book provides coping skills, advice, and real-life examples to navigate through both daily life and unusual social situations. It even helps you deal with the times you have to talk and be social even when you don't want to be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756560188
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Shy Guides
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Author and editor Karen Latchana Kenney has written many books for children and young adults. She's interested in all kinds of science subjects, from car science to the life cycle of spiders. Kenney lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and young son.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Understanding Quiet 4

Chapter 2 From Alone Time to Friend Time 8

Chapter 3 You Are Now Leaving Your Comfort Zone 14

Chapter 4 Small Talk and Beyond 20

Chapter 5 Making and Keeping Friends 32

Chapter 6 Friendship Breaks and Breakups 36

Ask for Help 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Interviews

Gives readers skills for building relationships Provides readers with tools for when relationships with friends and family hit bumps or go sour Helps readers to find the confidence to begin and end relationships Helps readers better understand and accept themselves in regards to relationship building Provides real-life examples