Gamester's Handbook 2 is a collection of 89 tried-and-tested games for developing self-awareness, confidence, decision-making skills, trust, assertiveness and just for fun. These games can help social inadequacy by developing co-operation within groups. Each activity promotes effective communication, particularly important with shy people who need additional encouragement. The 'role playing' aspects of many games provide the security which enables group members to develop their ideas and express themselves.

A second volume of games with a purpose, for groups of all kinds, from the co-author of the Gamesters' Handbook.

The games in this book offer a valuable source of activities, exercises and strategies for parents, group leaders, people planning parties, travellers or anyone wishing to enliven any occasion they choose. These games are accessible to all, as they can be used with different levels of skill. The ability of many of our games to help people relax socially on both a one-to-one basis and with a group, encourages the use of games by teachers and group leaders. Accompanying notes are provided, outlining the value of the game in different developmental directions.

The Teacher's Toolkit provides an overview of recent thinking innovations in teaching and presents over fifty learning techniques for all subjects and age groups, with dozens of practical ideas for managing group work, tackling behavioural issues and promoting personal responsibility. It also presents tools for checking your teaching skills - from lesson planning to performance management.

This comprehensive handbook will be a major resource for all those involved in group work with children and adolescents. Bringing together the skills, practical experience and expertise of a wide range of contributors, it provides comprehensive analysis and practical guidance on all aspects of the subject under five broad headings: theoretical and practical issues, including structures and organisational aspects, conceptual frameworks and evaluation; developmental perspectives, including emotional development, empathy and prosocial development and the historical development of group psychotherapy; tools and techniques, including the use of play and games, art psychotherapy, relaxation, drama and interpretation; subjects and themes, including bereaved children, encopresis, victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse, young offenders and racial identity; and contexts and settings, including group work in schools, residential institutions, mental health services, youth services and therapeutic communities. The book will meet the needs of both beginners in the field, and those with experience.

Offers a comprehensive background to the principles of adult learning. This book focuses on the facilitation skills necessary for effective training. It describes group dynamics and how to build interdisciplinary teams. It summarises the principles of participatory learning and action.