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LifeSkills Training
®
Effective drug prevention
strategies are focused on
changing behavior
LifeSkills®
Major Components
Personal Self-Management Skills
 General Social Skills
 Drug Resistance Skills
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Personal Self-Management
Skills
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Personal Behavior Change
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Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
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Stress and Anxiety Management
• Self-Image & Behavior / Goal Setting
• Self-Monitoring & Reinforcement
General Social Skills
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Effective Communication
Greetings and Brief Social Exchanges
Conversational Skills
Navigating Social Requests
Assertiveness
Social Resistance Skills
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Awareness of Media and Other Pro-Drug
Social Influences
Development of Anti-Drug Use Norms
Prevention-Related Drug Knowledge
Drug Refusal Skills
Summary of Evaluation Results
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Reduces Substance Abuse by up to 87%
Effective in reducing tobacco, alcohol,
marijuana, inhalants, narcotics & hallucinogens
Effects last for at least 6 years
Effective in reducing aggressive/violent
behavior
Researched and proven effective with AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, White, Urban, Suburban
and Rural Youth
Summary of Elementary Pilot
Study Results
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Reduces annual smoking rates by up to
63%
Increases self-esteem
Findings show that the evidence-based
LST model is equally effective at the
elementary level
Theoretical Foundations
 Modeling
 Reinforcement
 Functional
Behavior
Cognitive-Behavioral Skills
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Cognitive Skill Development
Connecting thought to action
• Discussing & Analyzing
• Reframing
• Cause & Effect Reasoning
Cognitive-Behavioral Skills
Behavioral Skill Development
Connecting action to thought
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Behavioral Rehearsals
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Building Repertoire of Skills & Tools
Changing Norms Through Practice,
Reflection & Application of Skills
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• Modeling, “Safe” Practice with Peers
• Observation and Feedback
Elementary Program Content by
Grade/Level
TOPIC
L1: 3rd/ 4th
L2: 4th/ 5th
L3: 5th/ 6th
Self-Esteem
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Decision-Making
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Smoking Information
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Advertising
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Dealing with Stress
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Communication Skills
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Social Skills
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Assertiveness
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Total Class Sessions
8
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Provider Techniques and Fidelity
Control
Low Fidelity
High Fidelity
Teaching Key Points, Activities
and Objectives in Sequence
14
Monthly Smoking (%)
12
10
Using Recommended LST
Teaching Skills
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Post
Test
The Role of Information
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Information alone does not work, and
may increase drug use
Provide developmentally appropriate
information on Risk Factors
• Immediate and short-term consequences
• Salient Issues
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