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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > behavioral control > behavioral therapy > life skills training
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > life skills training
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > clinical psychology > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > life skills training
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > treatment theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > life skills training

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life skills training  

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  • Life Skills Training (LST) has been designed to address key risk and protective factors associated with the initiation and escalation of problematic behaviors and unhealthy lifestyle choices. LST has been designed to target social and intrapersonal factors by providing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to actively resist social influences promoting engagement in unhealthy living practices. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity; Life Skills Training]

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