FAQ
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Live Big services empower adolescents and the adults who support them to build confidence, resilience, and leadership.
Live Big services include:
Tier 2 Programs & Training to equip counselors, social workers, and intervention specialists with a comprehensive Tier 2 system specifically for adolescent challenges. Learn more here
Staff Resilience-Building professional development so that staff can care for themselves, and in turn, the students they serve. Learn more here
Student Assemblies and Workshops introduce Live Big skills to students. Learn more here
Custom-built programs specifically designed for your needs. Chat with us to learn more here
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Live Big serves students in grades 4-12.
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Foundation Program
Module 1: Connect. Create. Be.
Core Programs
Create Confidence
Create Resilience
Create Self-Leadership
Advanced Programs
Living Big on Social Media
Big Friendships
Resolving Conflicts
B.I.G. L.I.F.E. After School
Be PowerFULL
Access the Live Big Program Guide here
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Great! Feel free to download these resources and circulate them with your team:
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Yes! Live Big offers pilots for schools and districts to try Live Big before full implementation.
Alternatively, a single license to the Live Big programs can be purchased at a discounted online price here.
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The Live Big approach is designed to build confidence, resilience and leadership skills in adolescents. These skills are grounded in our three growth pillars:
These skills are brought to life through the framework of Living Big, represented by the Heart Guide.
Self-Observation
Self-Affirmation
Self-Regulation
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The Live Big Programs are evidence-based and meet ESSA Level 3 Criteria. You can read our research reports here
In addition, Live Big programs weave together methodologies rooted in nervous system regulation, somatics (mind-body connection), internal parts work, various psychotherapy modalities, behavior change, and mindfulness.
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Live Big Programs are staff led and grounded in human connection. There is no student-facing digital platform. Counselors, social workers, and intervention specialists are trained to facilitate the Live Big programs with adolescents.
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The Live Big Programs are a Tier 2 intervention for small groups with students who need additional support.
Live Big Programs are designed to work in conjunction with Tier 1 programs.
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Live Big Programs are designed to work in conjunction with Tier 1 programs.
Programs that are designed for Tier 1 may not have the specificity and level of depth required for a Tier 2 setting. Tier 2 requires a specialized approach to positively support students and prevent advancement to Tier 3.
That’s why we focus on implementing and strengthening a school or district's Tier 2 system.
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No. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own and may choose to share, but they’ll never be expected to do so.
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There are case studies from Tri-Point CUSD 6J (ILL) and Marshall County (KY), and testimonials from a selection of clients here.
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Live Big provides ongoing support with impact reports measuring skill growth, facilitated quarterly Guide meetings and Monthly consulting calls for leadership. Learn more about our packages here
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At Live Big we believe transparent pricing is crucial - we don’t want to waste your time (or our own!).
See for yourself what it will cost to implement Live Big using our pricing calculator here.
Speak to us for funding challenges or creative billing solutions; our #1 priority is supporting your students, and we’re confident we can find a way to make it happen.
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Funding sources for Live Big include federal programs, state and local grants and district general operating budgets.
Live Big provides grant writing support to districts seeking funding. Speak to us to learn more.
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