Taking Part in Social Activities

 

Feeling good about yourself

 

Taking part in social activities is an important part of everyones life. Belonging to clubs, teams or special-interest groups can help you learn and grow in many ways. Here are some of the ways socialization can help you;

• You can learn how to function in a group. Its a chance to learn ways to solve problems and work towards goals.
• You can learn new skills and hobbies you may use the rest of your life.
• You can make new friends who have the same interests as you.
• You can learn leadership skills.
• You can learn more about yourself and your abilities.
• Youre life will be fuller if you get involved that if you let yourself become isolated.

 

DISCUSS/ FOR EXAMPLE;

• Youve moved to a new city or apartment complex, how might getting involved in social activities help you?
• Barb is interested in learning about computers. How might social activities help her?
• What social activities have you enjoyed that you feel have helped you grow in some way?

 

CI: 1998 J Benshoof (revised from J. Weston Walch, Publisher ã 1986)