Botvin LifeSkills Training
“We live in a complex and challenging world. To succeed in this world and effectively deal with the many problems facing us, we require a specific set of skills. We call these skills life skills. Surprisingly, these important skills are not usually taught to us in school; they are not usually taught to us at home, in college, or on the job; in fact, they are rarely taught at all. Instead, we are somehow expected to learn the skills we need to live happy, healthy, and successful lives totally on our own.”
- Gilbert J. Botin, Ph.D
The LifeSkills Training program is an organized way that students are able to learn these skills. The students who received this program are better equipped to deal with the challenges of life but also less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. It also teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to:
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Increase your self-esteem
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Increase your ability to make decisions and solve problems
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Communicate effectively
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Avoid misunderstandings
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Manage anxiety
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Make new friends
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Stand up for your rights
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Say “no” to unfair requests
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Resist advertising pressures
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Resist pressure to use drugs
The LifeSkills Training program is currently being offered through MARESA at the following schools/grades:
Bothwell Middle School
6th grade (15 sessions)
7th grade (10 sessions)
8th grade (5 sessions)
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Father Marquette Catholic Academy
6th grade (15 sessions)
7th grade (10 sessions)
8th grade (5 sessions)
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Powell Township
6th grade (15 sessions)
7th grade (15 sessions)
8th grade (15 sessions)
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Republic-Michigammee
6th grade (15 sessions)
7th/8th grade (5 sessions)
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Negaunee Middle School
6th grade (15 sessions)
7th grade (10 sessions)
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North Star Academy
7th grade (15 sessions)
8th grade (10 sessions)