The Life You Design™
An Independent Living and Life Skills Program
The Life You Design™ is an eight-week independent living and life skills program designed to empower young people ages 15–21 with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to make informed decisions and prepare for adulthood. Through engaging lessons and real-life activities, participants explore personal identity, financial responsibility, healthy relationships, career readiness, and everyday living skills.
Program Overview
The Life You Design™ is an eight-week educational program serving youth ages 15–21. Participants develop practical skills through interactive lessons, guided activities, and real-life applications.
In-Person Learning: Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, over eight weeks.
Online Learning (Coming Soon): A self-paced option will allow participants to complete lessons through our online learning platform, with flexible start dates and individual course access.
What Participants Will Learn
Pillar 1: Mindset.
Learning to recognize limiting beliefs, develop positive thinking habits, and approach challenges with confidence.
Pillar 3: Resilience & Well-Being
Developing healthy coping skills, emotional balance, self-care habits, and the ability to recover from setbacks.
Pillar 2: Character & Integrity
Building honesty, responsibility, personal values, and healthy boundaries that guide everyday decisions.
Pillar 4: Financial Wellness
Learning to budget, save, spend wisely, understand credit, and make responsible financial decisions.
Pillar 5: Courage to Take Action
Building confidence to set goals,
make decisions, overcome fear, and take meaningful steps toward independence.
Enrollment & Program Partnerships
Bonsai House 1 Family Services welcomes inquiries from parents, guardians, youth-serving organizations, and community partners interested in The Life You Design™ eight-week Independent Living and Life Skills Program. Contact us to learn more about enrollment, program availability, and partnership opportunities.