Do you wonder if life could be better?
Let’s be honest-we have all had something in our past that has kept us from living life to its fullest. What do we do? We make the best of things, and we try not to focus on the negative or traumatic events. We keep a stiff upper lip and “git’er done”. We have all learned to cope with the emotional pain that resulted from those experiences. Some of us have tried to soothe that pain with drugs, alcohol, or by engaging in sexual excesses. Instead of these, others find ways to cope by using distractions such as becoming a relationship addict, a workaholic, becoming overly involved in social causes, or by filling every available minute with church activities.
Here’s the truth: Whatever keeps you from your pain has become your default coping mechanism. That coping mechanism may have kept you alive and functional, but it will never allow you to have the life you have always wanted to have. Coping and soothing can never create the kind of relationships you yearn to have.
But what if there was a proven way to process all of that stuff one time, and break its control over you? Here’s the GOOD NEWS…if you’re teachable…it’s all fixable!
So Far, We Have Helped Over 200,000 People…Let Us Help You.
Life Skills International was founded in 1985 by Dr. Paul and Judy Hegstrom. Paul spent over 35,000 hours searching for answers as to why his life was full of anger and self-sabotage. The “Learning to Live, Learning to Love” © curriculum is a result of Dr. Paul’s search for healing. He and Judy began sharing his miraculous recovery with others, and to date, Life Skills (a 501(c)3 non-profit organization) has helped over 200,000 people learn why they do the things they do. Today, the program continues to provide a process that helps students develop key character traits that establish healthy foundations for living and loving.
Following Dr. Hegstrom’s death in 2017, his daughter Heidi (Hegstrom) Stupavsky was selected to lead the organization as President and CEO. The Life Skills Program is still presented by LSI trained Facilitators at our Affiliate Centers in more than twenty states.
Classes are pressure free, supportive, and confidential.
Life Skills offers the weekly “Learning to Live, Learning to Love ©” program where men and women learn separately for three hours on one day per week. In a safe, supportive environment, each student is treated with respect and dignity, regardless of gender, race, spirituality, or any other such categories. Our LSI trained Facilitators present our curriculum through oral presentation, workbook study, group discussion, video lessons, helpful worksheets, and other effective methods. Although in its earliest form, the curriculum was developed to support and aid people involved in abusive relationships, the program has evolved into a process that still helps those that are desperately wounded, but will also enrich any person’s life. Because of the deep wounds and complex issues that some of our students deal with, our program is not suitable for online learning. Each student responds to the material in a different way. Our Facilitators are trained to guide each unique individual through the process that results in a more functional and full life. Some of the topics covered in our classes are: Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Defining and Eliminating any Abuse, Childhood Wounds, Forgiveness, Developing Trust, Guilt and Shame, Reactive Lifestyles, Self-worth, and How to Have Healthy and Lasting Relationships.
Schedule a Free Orientation Call
If you would like more information about our weekly classes, please select the “schedule call” button. You will then be able to select a convenient day and time for a Life Skills Facilitator to call you to discuss our Program. The phone call doesn’t obligate you to attend classes, we would simply welcome the opportunity to answer any question or concern you have about our Program.
Meet the LSI Team
Heidi Stupavsky Hegstrom
President and CEO
Heidi is the President and CEO of Life Skills International. She is also the primary Corporate Trainer for Life...
Tony Stupavsky
LSI Affiliate Support
In 2017 Tony began his tenure as CFO and Affiliate Support and Development Manager at LSI...
Leray D. Glendenning
LSI Intensives Prog. Dir.
Leray Glendenning is the Executive Director and certified Facilitator of a Life Skills...
Crissy Chandler
Receptionist
Life Skills International Receptionist and Facilitator since 2018 Crissy and her husband, Russell are ...
Testimonials ...
Linda S.
I have been involved with Life Skills for over 20 years…..attended classes for 5 years for myself as I was going...
Crissy, C.
Life Skills classes have taught me to be more in control of my feelings and attitude. I do not have to live life...
Mary W.
While struggling through a second divorce, I began to wonder why I had chosen to marry the men I had. What ...
Dwayne S.
I was first introduced to Life Skills about 8 years ago. I have been growing since that time, with clear credit...
Don & Cherie H.
Four years ago my life was over. Our family had fallen apart, our kids had left home and wanted anything to do ...
Anonymous
In 1993 our world as we saw it came crashing down. Our marriage was in deep trouble. Within a month, our ...
Anonymous
I am the oldest of 7 born to a mother who suffered the mental health issues of toxic religion and severe rejection ...
Gladys B.
Life Skills class…at my age. I’ve made it this far, so I think I’m good. Boy, was I wrong! Through Life ...
Janette R.
Family Life Skills is a program that has personally touched and affected my life in a positive way. ...Schedule a Free Orientation Call
If you would like more information about our weekly classes, please select the “schedule call” button. You will then be able to select a convenient day and time for a Life Skills Facilitator to call you to discuss our Program. The phone call doesn’t obligate you to attend classes, we would simply welcome the opportunity to answer any question or concern you have about our Program.
