Overview
The SRT® approach.
SRT coaching utilizes class dynamics to create an environment of positive peer support. Students become members of a team whose goal is to assist one another in successful behavioral change. Multiple learning modalities are employed—including discussion, drawing, class presentations, peer feedback, interviews, and role-plays—to engage students with diverse learning styles. Class interaction reflects back to students both their positive choices, and the behavior that’s holding them back. Emphasis is on taking personal responsibility, and taking daily constructive action steps. SRT surpasses purely skill-based approaches, helping young people and families create change from the inside out.
Settings.
Research indicates best results are obtained from collaborative efforts involving multiple community stakeholders. SRT curricula are used in a variety of settings, including daily school classes, after-school programs, community agencies, and the justice system.
Coaches.
SRT classes are facilitated by SRT Coaches who complete our three-day training. Successful SRT Coaches include classroom teachers, school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, probation officers, community volunteers, and corrections staff. SRT workbook-driven classes are structured and standardized, so Coaches don’t need extensive facilitation experience.
Workbooks.
SRT cognitive-behavioral curricula include 10 field-tested and researched participant workbooks. Workbooks are open-ended, so new participants can join the class at any time, and work at their individual pace. Our workbooks are field-tested and evaluated with ongoing research.