ACCI LifeSkills and Nurturing Parenting Programs

ACCI LifeSkills

ACCI LifeSkills is an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral program that helps individuals make lasting positive changes by teaching them to recognize and replace negative thinking patterns.

The curriculum uses engaging stories and practical exercises delivered through a flexible, self-paced online platform, while also encouraging participants to work with a supportive coach for accountability and real-life application.

The program is designed to support steady participation and successful completion, helping individuals stay consistent as they move through the material. This proven approach consistently reduces recidivism by 20-30% and supports individuals in building healthier, more responsible habits.

Nurturing Parenting Programs®

Nurturing Parenting Programs are evidence-based, family-centered classes designed to strengthen positive parenting skills and reduce family stress.

The curriculum focuses on building empathy, healthy communication, appropriate discipline, and positive parent-child relationships. Through structured lessons, real-life practice, and supportive guidance, parents learn how to create safe, nurturing home environments that promote their children’s healthy development.

These programs are widely used in prevention, intervention, and reunification settings and are proven to improve family functioning and long-term outcomes.

  • Nurturing Skills for Families®
  • Nurturing Parenting® Program for Families in Substance Abuse Treatment &
Recovery
  • Nurturing Parenting® Program for Parents and Their Children with Special Needs & Health Challenges

It’s All About Being a Teen: Developing Nurturing Values and Skills in Adolescents®

It’s All About Being a Teen is a dynamic, interactive curriculum that helps adolescents build confidence, emotional resilience, and healthy relationships.

Through role-play, psychodrama, debates, discussions, and creative expression, teens learn practical skills that support personal growth and lifelong well-being.

Developed from the Evidence-Based Nurturing Programs, this competency-based curriculum gives parents and teens clear tools to guide through the complexities of adolescence. Its structured yet flexible design helps ensure every teen receives meaningful, age-appropriate support.

Core Focus Areas

Teens gain essential knowledge and skills in areas such as:

  • Nurturing Values: Empathy, emotional awareness, and self-discipline
  • Healthy Relationships: Positive friendships and respectful dating
  • Mental Health: Stress management, coping skills, and understanding peer pressure
  • Communication Skills: Expressing needs, setting boundaries, and improving interpersonal communication
  • Family Dynamics: Strengthening parent-teen relationships and exploring family history
  • Digital Safety: Responsible social media use and protection from cyberbullying
  • Substance Abuse Awareness: Understanding the risks of drugs, alcohol, and addiction
  • Body Image & Self-Care: Promoting positive self-worth and addressing harmful behaviors

Empower the next generation with a curriculum designed to help teens thrive-personally, socially, and emotionally. Let It’s All About Being a Teen be the resource that guides them toward a brighter, healthier future.

Not sure where to start?

Come in for an assessment so we can meet you, understand your goals, and guide you toward the right support.

classes/groups/one-on-ones available

For more information or to enroll your family, please contact us.