SMART Choices : An Accelerated Life Skills Program

For individual self study or group programs.) S.M.A.R.T. Choices! is a revolutionary change program based on a strong, proven decision making process which is skillfully integrated with internal and external evaluation processes, goal-setting, and effective cognitive restructuring through communication and relationship skills. It offers a real-life definition of change and personal responsibility that is enthusiastically embraced by people who have previously been adverse to growth and development. The authors use the most current accelerated learning technologies to simply and directly teach the basic real-life skills that are the core of a successful cognitive behavioral restructuring and moral reclamation program.

In a unique reader-relevant format, the wholistic S.M.A.R.T. Choices! approach to learning immediately engages the reader into a series of easy-to-complete lessons and exercises. In a comprehensive workbook format designed to engage both sides of the brain, we make acquiring successful decision making, communications and relationship skills simple and fun.

S.M.A.R.T. Choices! Provides a "program in a package" for applications in education, corrections and alternative programs. The simple, straightforward workbook is given directly to participants to use and keep. The unique format of the material is designed to eliminate the need for specialized facilitation skills. Effective facilitation is achieved by following the step-by-step directions in the Facilitator’s Guide to S.M.A.R.T. Choices! and moving participants through discussions and experiential exercises.

The program can be completed in groups or individuals, male or female, youth or adult, and is universally applicable over a continuum of applications.