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Success Technologies recommends a number of publications to our trainees and clients. The following list of publications have been chosen as recommended reading for those wanting to make a difference with youth and other clients. Click on the title to order.

A Future Near Me: Questions to Guide a Young Adult Toward Self-Sufficiency
A Future Near Me contains questions to guide a young adult towards self-sufficiency. The pocket guide designed by Mark Kroner, can be used by the learner on their own or with an adult. The books can be used with families, schools, youth groups, life skills classes, sharing circles and elders. Self-teaching tool.

Creative Life Skill Activities is a collection of 100 group activities from the nation's life skill training programs. The activities in this collection are arranged in the same way a group session is organized: 1) opening activities, 2) group building activities, 3) individual activities, and 4) closing activity. They are also indexed by skill area. A total of 22 skill areas are covered. Every activity from this practical collection is ready to use right away and guaranteed to add pizzazz to your life skill groups. For adults to teach life skills to youth. It was created for group work, but can be modified for work one on one.

This book by Robie H. Harris, for preteens, teens, and parents provides comprehensive, contemporary and candid information on the mechanics and consequences of puberty, sexual activity, birth control, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Self-teaching tool.

Available at most book stores.
$8.99

A resource for teachers, counselors, parents and others helping youth in upper elementary (ages 8-12) learn life skills. This practical easy to use collection of 145 open ended lessons with reproducible worksheets helps children develop the basic skills necessary to experience independence and success in everyday living. With each lesson, an objective, discussion ideas, and worksheet instructions are included. Topics such as basic survival skills, personal independence, community independence, and getting along with others are covered. For group or one-on-one instruction.

$19.95 plus shipping

Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students With Special Needs
A resource for teachers, counselors, parents, and others involved with teaching youth life skills. Contains activity sheets, discussion questions, applied exercises, and evaluation suggestions. Divided into seven sections and covers over 190 activities. Skills covered include: interpersonal skills, communication, academic and school skills, practical living skills, vocational skills, lifestyle choices, and problem solving. Adult directed resource.

$29.95 plus shipping

A two-part curriculum for high school students who need to learn and practice social skills. The first part focuses on 20 basic social skills. The second part focuses on the application of these skills in five different settings: home, school, work, among peers, and in the community. Over 180 ready-to-use worksheets. Adults instruct youth.

$29.50 plus shipping

A three-part curriculum for late elementary students who need to learn and practice social skills. The first part focuses on accepting rules and authority at school. The second part focuses on relating to peers, and the third part focuses on developing positive social skills. Social Skills Activities for Special Children helps children become aware of acceptable social behavior and develop proficiency in acquiring basic social skills. Skills are placed in the context of real life situations. Over 142 ready-to-use, reproducible activity sheets. Adults instruct youth.

$29.95 plus shipping

This manual provides information on how to maintain one's body. There are eleven parts in the manual. Each part begins with a list of topics so that one can tell if it contains the information one is looking for. Related words are in the Index referencing specific pages. Designed for youth working alone or with an adult.

$11.95 plus shipping

Provides learners with a systematic method for learning the skills to find a good job. The Young Person's Guide comprehensively covers finding and maintaining a job. The learner can self-instruct with the student workbook, or a teacher could use the instructor's guide. The job search methods presented were thoroughly researched and proven to reduce the time required to find a job. The material will improve the learner's communication skills, increase self esteem, and increase the potential for career and job success.

$9.95, Student Guide

This resource includes hundreds of ideas to make health classes come alive. It includes a comprehensive collection of over 200 high-interest health education activities organized for easy use. Designed for groups.

$29.95 plus shipping