Social Skills Training
Interactive exercises to improve communication and build stronger relationships
Choose Your Social Skill to Practice
Conversation Starters Practice
Practice different conversation starters for various situations.
Situation:
Good Conversation Starters:
Things to Avoid:
Practice Exercise:
Try creating your own conversation starter for this situation:
Active Listening Practice
Learn and practice the key components of active listening.
Active Listening Techniques
1. Give Full Attention
Put away distractions, make eye contact, and face the speaker.
2. Show You're Listening
Nod, use verbal cues like "I see" or "mm-hmm".
3. Reflect and Paraphrase
"So what I'm hearing is..." or "It sounds like..."
4. Ask Clarifying Questions
"Can you tell me more about...?" or "What do you mean by...?"
5. Avoid Interrupting
Let the speaker finish before responding.
Practice Scenario
Speaker says:
Click "New Scenario" to start practicing!
Body Language Awareness
Learn to read and improve non-verbal communication.
Positive Body Language
Eye Contact
Maintain appropriate eye contact (50-70% of the time)
Open Posture
Keep arms uncrossed, face the person
Mirroring
Subtly match the other person's posture and energy
Genuine Smile
Smile with your eyes, not just your mouth
Warning Signs to Avoid
Crossed Arms
Can signal defensiveness or disinterest
Looking Away
Avoiding eye contact can seem disinterested
Fidgeting
Can indicate nervousness or impatience
Body Language Quiz
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Conflict Resolution Training
Learn strategies for handling disagreements constructively.
The PEACE Method
P - Pause
Take a moment to calm down and think before reacting.
E - Empathize
Try to understand the other person's perspective.
A - Ask Questions
Clarify the issue and gather more information.
C - Collaborate
Work together to find a mutually beneficial solution.
E - Evaluate
Check if the solution is working for everyone.
Practice Scenarios
Scenario:
Empathy Building Exercises
Develop deeper understanding and connection with others.
Perspective Taking Exercise
Situation:
Click "New Situation" to start the exercise!
Daily Empathy Reflection
Assertiveness Training
Learn to express yourself confidently while respecting others.
Communication Styles
Aggressive
Dominating, demanding, disrespectful of others' rights
Passive
Avoiding conflict, not expressing needs, letting others decide
Passive-Aggressive
Indirect expression of negative feelings, sarcasm, silent treatment
Assertive ✓
Direct, honest, respectful of self and others
Assertive Techniques
"I" Statements
"I feel..." instead of "You always..."
Broken Record
Calmly repeat your point without getting sidetracked
Fogging
Acknowledge criticism without accepting blame
Practice Scenarios
Scenario:
Benefits of Social Skills Training
Better Relationships
Build stronger, more meaningful connections with others.
Increased Confidence
Feel more comfortable and confident in social situations.
Improved Communication
Express yourself more clearly and understand others better.