Self-Esteem Life Skills Lessons for Teens and At-Risk Youth

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Evidence-Based Life Skills Lessons for Teens:

The ARISE Self-Esteem Curriculum is an evidence-based life skills curriculum for high school and at-risk youth programs, including juvenile detention facilities and alternative schools. Teens learn that self-esteem and self-worth are built through positive actions and accomplishments, not self-praise. This SEL curriculum for youth develops confidence, resilience, and positive decision-making skills.

Instructor’s Manual and Worksheets:

• 134-page Instructor’s Manual with teaching guidelines
• 56 pages of learner worksheets
• 3 section quizzes and 1 assessment (pre/post)
• 6 self-esteem stories
• Complete answer keys

Key Topics Covered:

• Knowing yourself and recognizing strengths
• Building self-esteem through positive actions
• Removing negative thoughts and self-limiting beliefs
• Developing confidence and making healthy decisions

This life skills curriculum for teens supports online facilitator staff training for at-risk youth programs, making it easy for teachers, counselors, and youth group leaders to implement.

Explore More Life Skills Resources:

For a more comprehensive life skills program, ARISE also offers:

• Work In Progress, Book 1: Anger Management – Instructor’s Manual: Empower teens to manage emotions and control impulses with this evidence-based anger management curriculum for youth. Includes engaging lessons, activities, and real-world discussions that teach self-control, emotional awareness, and positive coping strategies.
     
• Work In Progress, Book 4: Violence and Conflict, Instructor's Manual: Evidence-based lessons for teaching youth how to manage conflicts safely, reduce aggression, and build problem-solving and mediation skills. Includes worksheets, quizzes, and facilitator instructions.

Combine Self-Esteem, Anger Management, and Violence and Conflict Resolution programs to create an SEL curriculum for youth supporting social-emotional growth and behavioral development.

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