Book details

  • Genre:education
  • Sub-genre:Curricula
  • Language:English
  • Pages:108
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317807276

Start from Strength: The Leader's Workbook

(12th Grade)

By Dr. Jason Roop

Overview

Start from Strength: The Leader's Workbook (12th Grade) is an empowering, strengths-based workbook designed specifically for high school seniors preparing for adulthood. Using the innovative Trait-Based Model of Prevention, this guide helps students discover their personal strengths, develop essential leadership skills, build emotional intelligence, and confidently navigate life's challenges. Packed with interactive reflections, engaging activities, and practical assessments, it's the ultimate resource for fostering resilience, authentic leadership, and meaningful success beyond high school.
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Description

Start from Strength: The Leader's Workbook (12th Grade) guides high school seniors through the dynamic Trait-Based Model of Prevention, preparing them for life beyond graduation. Authored by renowned educator and researcher Dr. Jason Roop, this workbook helps students clearly identify, explore, and apply their innate strengths—including resilience, authenticity, tenacity, and empathy—to confidently face future challenges and opportunities. Each lesson in this workbook is thoughtfully crafted to deepen students' self-awareness and equip them with practical leadership skills essential for adulthood. Through engaging, interactive activities, personal reflections, and comprehensive assessments, students learn how to leverage their personal strengths effectively, manage stress, and build emotional resilience. The workbook includes powerful tools such as: • Interactive QR codes, providing easy access to personalized trait assessments and achievement badges. • The Oaks of Opportunity, an innovative framework helping students align their unique traits with fulfilling career paths. • Real-life activities designed to cultivate critical skills in mentorship, decision-making, effective communication, problem-solving, and time management. Ideal for classroom instruction, youth programs, counseling groups, or individual growth, this workbook offers far more than traditional education—it is a practical toolkit for lifelong personal and professional success. Whether preparing for college, entering the workforce, or stepping into leadership roles, students will leave equipped with clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their true potential. Start from strength. Discover who you are, empower your choices, and lead your life with confidence and purpose.
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About The Author

Dr. Jason Roop is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Trait-Based Transformation, a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering individuals through innovative, strengths-focused approaches. A recognized leader in education, prevention, leadership development, and behavioral health, Dr. Roop has established the transformative Trait-Based Models of Prevention and Recovery—nationally acclaimed programs centered on cultivating personal strengths like resilience, authenticity, determination, empathy, creativity, and self-awareness. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Roop has collaborated with schools, treatment centers, behavioral health organizations, and community groups across the United States. His evidence-based prevention curriculum has been widely adopted, significantly enhancing student engagement, emotional resilience, academic performance, and interpersonal skills. His Trait-Based Recovery Model has similarly transformed addiction treatment, emphasizing growth, empowerment, and personal strengths over deficits or stigma. An accomplished educator, researcher, and speaker, Dr. Roop frequently presents his work at major national conferences, including the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, the National Collegiate Recovery Programs Conference, and the NAADAC Annual Conference. His research demonstrates consistent, measurable outcomes, including reduced anxiety and depression and enhanced leadership capabilities among diverse populations. Dr. Roop is also deeply committed to community transformation and lifelong learning, inspiring educators, counselors, healthcare providers, and students nationwide to embrace strength-based approaches. Through engaging workshops, keynote addresses, and hands-on training programs, he equips individuals with practical tools to lead confidently, navigate life's challenges effectively, and foster resilient communities. For more information, resources, or to connect directly with Dr. Roop and his team, please visit www.StartfromStrength.org. ⸻
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