{"product_id":"taking-charge-a-school-based-life-skills-program-for-adolescent-mothers-0195172949","title":"Taking Charge: A School-Based Life Skills Program for Adolescent Mothers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0195172949\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harris, Mary Beth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking Charge is the first empirically tested program of its kind, designed specifically to improve academic achievement and self-sufficiency for adolescent and teenage mothers, who face increased risk of dropping out and experiencing poverty. This eight-session, in-school group intervention uses cognitive-behavioral principles to bolster life skills such as focusing on action, setting goals, solving problems, and coping. The message embedded in the curriculum is one of self-efficacy and self-confidence, drawing on young womens strengths and teaching them how to manage the challenges of school, relationships, parenting, and employment. A treatment manual with detailed guidelines for establishing and leading a culturally diverse group, this guide also reviews the successful results of three school-based trials of the program, vividly illustrated with vignettes and containing all of the handouts and materials necessary for a school-based professional to implement the program.-- Groups can be led by social workers, counselors, school nurses, teachers, and even volunteers with little additional training-- An all-in-one treatment manual provides dialogue, forms, and handouts for facilitators to use in each session-- Empowers young women to take charge of their education and develop skills that will help them succeed in school and in life\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51931181678880,"sku":"NEW0195172949","price":50.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/taking-charge-a-school-based-life-skills-program-for-adolescent-mothers-0195172949","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}