Social Skills Teens Need to Survive High School

Learn to Communicate with Assertiveness to Spike Confidence, Gain Personal Growth and Squash Anxiety

By: M. A. Gallant

Narrated by: D Henry Hanson

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Make the most of your high school years by developing new social skills that help make friends, thwart enemies, and build your confidence. Does the thought of starting high school breed a mix of deep emotions–from intense excitement to mind-numbing dread? Don’t be a target for bullies and phony friends. Learn to set boundaries for yourself and use assertiveness to thrive. Avoid unnecessary conflicts, and learn to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and even your boss.

In this guide, you will discover:

• The necessary tools for creating an engaging, fulfilling life–make your high school years a time to thrive.
• Helpful prompts to gain insight into what makes you unique and uncover a deeper understanding of who you are.
• How to bridge communication gaps with loved ones and start meaningful conversations.
• Tips and tricks on establishing helpful boundaries between yourself, your parents, and your siblings.
• Invaluable insight into maintaining effective relationships with your boss, learning how to assert yourself at work, and developing strategies for dealing with difficult customers.
• How to navigate the world of dating with confidence and respect–get valuable advice on turning down potential partners politely yet firmly, setting healthy boundaries for yourself, and knowing when it's time to end a date.
• How to manage bullies and fake friends at school–learn how you can confidently stand up for yourself and navigate difficult social situations.

During your teenage years, it’s easy to become overwhelmed while you interact with people from all walks of life and face novel experiences. You can expect a few bumps in the road, but don’t let them hold you back! Unlock new personal skills to overcome life’s toughest challenges.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 M. A. Gallant (P)2023 M. A. Gallant

A wonderful listen for teens before high school

This book helps a teen reflect on how to handle social situations in mature ways so they are prepared. They learn about setting boundaries and defining their values which will help them if they run into difficult people of uncomfortable situations. After listening they’ll know how to stand up for themselves and ready to enjoy high school and beyond with confidence!

GREAT GUIDE FOR TEENS AND PARENTS

This is a must have survival guide for any teen journeying through their high school years. With technology and social media being at the forefront of life today, in person contact and communication can be a struggle for many. Creating bonds is essential for a balanced and happy school, work and home environment. The author provides the principles necessary to become more assertive, recognize non verbal cues and understanding the importance of setting boundaries with others. The real life examples make it easy apply these concepts in everyday life allowing self esteem and confidence to build, while reducing anxiety levels. There is also a useful workbook with exercises to help the reader on their journey of personal growth. I highly recommend this book for both teens and parents!

Terrific for teens!

This book delivers exactly what it says. I really like the tips and tricks for setting boundaries and how to manage bullies and fake friends. I bought this for my niece who will be starting high school next year. Her mother read it after she finished and was so thankful. This is a great gift and will help any teen start on the right track or will help them if they had a hard time last year. I wish I’d had this book when I was in high school! No doubt, get it now!

What a great resource!

My son will be preparing for high school in the next year and this was such an informative listen. So much has changed since I was just entering high school and I found this to be very current and educational. I vividly remember the social anxiety I felt moving up to high school and having a tool like this in my tool belt would have made things much easier. If you have a child or family member that’s about to enter high school or maybe is struggling with social skills while in high school, this is a great resource.

Boost your confidence

The three key highlights that really stood out to me were: The importance of listening skills, how to handle conflict with confidence, and the power of positive self-talk. They all were really helpful and M. A. Gallant provided some fantastic tips and advice that were incredibly useful and actionable. Gallant’s tips on changing negative self-talk to positive self-talk were incredibly helpful, and I'm already seeing a boost in my confidence.

The main takeaway from this audiobook is that developing social skills, like assertive communication and positive self-talk, is crucial for surviving high school. These skills can not only help you navigate conflict, but also build positive relationships with your peers and teachers.

I also have to add that the narrator was such a pleasure to listen to. Their voice was clear and engaging, and they made the listening experience all the more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend this audiobook to anyone looking to improve their social skills and feel more confident in high school and beyond.

Great Listen!

This audiobook was a great tool to help teens understand the basics of assertiveness, communication, and taking charge of your life. It explaines how to be in control, assertive, empowered, and respected through the notion of self-reflection and understanding your own set of values. Also, basic communication tips and principles are suggested like how to appropriately make eye contact and how to permeate powerful body language. In addition, the author gives permission to teens to set their own rules: the right to say no and change their mind without feeling guilt, to prioritize their life), and to remain steadfast in expressing their feelings and opinions, even in the face of disagreement without having to fight. Overall, this audiobook is highly recommended as a versatile tool be able to be more assertive and take charge of one’s own life.

Very Informative and Educating.

This book provides essential social skills needed by teens and strategies for managing social anxiety in high school. The author emphasized ways to address self-esteem issues, set personal goals, develop a positive self-image, and embrace personal strengths and talents, as well as boost confidence and personal growth in a high school setting.

The author explores the challenges and pressures teens often face during high school and provides tools for building self-confidence and resilience. By learning and applying these social skills, teens can enhance their ability to build positive relationships, handle social situations with confidence, and reduce anxiety related to social interactions.

Amazing resource for teenagers

Amazing resource for teenagers (and a nice refresher for adults!). Through relatable anecdotes, real-life examples, and interactive exercises, the author ensures that the concepts discussed are not only understood but also readily applicable to the readers' daily lives. This hands-on approach encourages teenagers to actively engage with the material, fostering personal growth and development.

I thought the narrator did a nice job of delivering the book’s message, pausing during the book’s exercises to allow those listening to really take the time to consider and answer the book’s questions and activities.

With its comprehensive approach and relatable writing style, this book undoubtedly deserves a place in every teenager's bookshelf (or audio library).

Great tips

I really wish I would have had this in High School, I found the tips to be very applicable for many different situations. Take advantage of this great resource of social skills

A SUPERB ROAD MAP!

How I wish I’d had this wonderful book by M.A. Gallant back when I was a high schooler! I think everyone can relate to the uncertainties most experience as young adults, all fanned by the flames of the hormonal storms each of us must navigate.
The advice on bullies and phony friends is worth the price of admission. I would have given anything for these valuable tips and strategies at the time.
I particularly liked the tips on effective communication and creating healthy boundaries. These are areas where one’s nascent self-confidence often brings about uncertain results. “Social Skills Teens Need to Survive High School” helps you to lock-in effective communication skills, while delivering on all the other promises made by the author.
I learned so much that applies with relevance to my life today, so don’t think this is just a “book for kids.”
The narration by D Henry Hanson is clear and engaging, ,making this book a pleasure to listen to.
If you have kids or grandkids about to embark on their high school years, this book would make a loving and insightful gift that offers them a superb road map through what for most, is a challenging time.
Highly recommended
DWGannett