Fred Becker of Becker Institute
 

Becker Institute Programs for Kids

"As a high school senior I already knew a lot about drugs, but Mr. Becker raised my level of knowledge and I now understand the importance of not using drugs. "Just say no" does not work for me. This approach does! Thank you Mr. Becker, I'll share this information with my friends."

- Beth


Power, Control and Trust: Getting What You Want in an Adult World

Grade level: 6-12
Student Assembly: 55 minutes

In this eye-opening presentation, students learn how to use five positive manipulators to get what they want in an adult world without the destructive residue left when using negative manipulators. Students will learn the importance of:
  • Giving information
  • Telling the truth
  • Solving one's own problems
  • Staying in control
  • Positive affirmation

*Recommended reading for student home use is the book of the same name: Power, Control and Trust: Getting What You Want in an Adult World.
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What Your Friends Haven't Told You about Alcohol 

Grade Level: 7-12
Student Assembly: 55 minutes

One drink can kill. This interactive presentation helps students understand the physical effects of one drink of alcohol, binge drinking, why youth have problems controlling their usage, and how to stay out of the drinking scene. Students will also learn prevention life skills to help them deal with other drug use.


What Your Friends Haven't Told You about Marijuana 

Grade Level: 7-12
Student Assembly: 55 minutes

Get past the hype about marijuana being "natural". This interactive presentation provides students with information about the dangers of marijuana usage. The physical, social, and emotional problems associated with marijuana use, including the effects on the brain and its pleasure centers are addressed in plain language. Students will also learn prevention life skills to help them deal with other drug use.


What Your Friends Haven't Told You about Designer Drugs 

Grade Level: 10-12
Student Assembly: 55 minutes

Ecstasy, GHB, Special K and more. This interactive presentation provides students with information about the dangers of designer drug use. The issues of drug impurity, strength, and effects to the body will be presented. The students will also learn prevention life skills to help them deal with other drug use.


How Many Pizzas Can You Eat? 

Grade Level: 5th - 10th
Student Assembly 55 minutes

This interactive presentation provides students with life skills necessary to understand limits and how to be responsible for the limits set by themselves and others. The students will learn three types of limits (natural, social, personal) and how to use them. Program comes with a teacher component.


The Black Box 

Grade Level: 5th - 10th
Student Assembly 55 minutes

The black box is an interactive presentation dealing with youth/adult communication skills. Students will learn the importance of giving adults accurate information, and how to develop active listening, and problem solving skills. Program comes with teacher component.

Note: This is an expanded component discussed in the Power, Control, and Trust presentation. Recommended reading for student home use is the book of the same name: Power, Control and Trust: Getting What You Want in an Adult World.
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Special Names (Bullying Prevention)

Grade Level: K-2
Small group Assembly (40-50 students) 20 -30 minutes

This interactive presentation teaches young children what to do when called names or bullied. The skill teaches children to use a standard assertive mantra and walk away. Program comes with teacher component.

The Game (Bullying and Violence Prevention)

Grade Level: 3rd - 12th
Student Assembly 55 minutes

This interactive presentation teaches students what to do when being bullied or harassed by other student or adults. Victims learn how not to become victims, how their brain works, how to maintain emotional control and change the rules of a game so they stay in control, and how to walk away and save face. Spectators will learn what they can do to help others. Program comes with teacher component.

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