At a Glance

• Audience: Middle School Students
• Goal: Addresses communication, peer relations, conflict management and other life skills
• Six-Week Curriculum Fee: $630

Middle school students encounter challenging new experiences during these days of their changing lives; these “intersections” might require guidance and direction so students learn necessary life skills. This program can be an important part of comprehensive efforts to keep schools safe.

The six one-hour interactive sessions allow students to develop competencies in:

• Communication skills with peers and adults
• Peer relations
• Self-observation
• Personal vision development
• Time management and goal-setting
• Self-awareness, self-talk and action planning
• Communication styles and conflict management
• Non-verbal communication

Show-Me Standards and MAP Skills addressed:

• Evaluate factors that influence relationships and their impact on self and others
• Evaluate the importance of effective communication and listening skills in building and maintaining friendships
• Discuss problems with a trusted adult when encountering confusing or difficult situations
• Solve problems related to managing feelings experience during stress, disappointment, separation or loss
• Recognize diversity
• Recognize the perspectives of others