Includes bibliographical references and index.

I: Recognizing and coping with one's own emotions -- 1. Recognizing a simple emotion; Redirecting negative thoughts to positive thoughts -- 2. Recognizing a labeling more emotions; Linking nonverbal clues to emotions -- 3. Expressing emotions; Quantifying emotions on a continuum -- 4. Stress I -- Data collection. Recognizing stress signals and causes and effects of stress -- 5. Stress II -- Self-monitoring stress levels; Relaxation strategies -- Stress III -- Stress prevention -- II: Communication and social skills -- 7. Basic conversational responses -- 8. Recognizing and interpreting nonverbal and contextual clues in other people -- 9. Greetings and goodbyes -- 10. Initiating conversations -- 11. Using nonverbal conversational skills; Making SENSE in conversations -- 12. Recognizing and using tone of voice clues -- 13. Conversational manners -- 14. Making introductions -- 15. Public vs. private -- 16. Offering and asking for help -- 17. Giving and receiving compliments -- 18. Resolving conflicts. Sharing negative feelings and opinions -- III: Abstract thinking skills -- 19. Figurative speech -- IV: Behavioral issues.