Download or read book Social Problem Solving written by Maurice J. Elias and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1996-03-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes proven, practical techniques for promoting key skills in students for everyday social, academic, familial, and vocational success. Based on the work of a highly acclaimed, 15-year, ongoing multisite project, the approach is designed to help professionals encourage the development of enduring life tools and prevent substance abuse, HIV infection, violence, and other behavior-related problems. The program is directed toward children in primarily K-8 populations at high, moderate, and low levels of risk, in both regular and special education contexts.