This guide is intended for using in helping students build their self-esteem, self-confidence, and communications, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The materials, which were originally developed to build self-esteem among older adults and were redesigned to help single female heads of households aged 25 to 50, may be used within the classroom or as a separate workshop series. The first activity provided is intended to allow students to get to know one another, interact verbally, and think about how they view and treat themselves. The second activity is intended to teach students to schedule time for themselves and learn to appreciate themselves. Self-image and realizing one's positive attributes are covered in the third activity. The fourth activity deals with verbal and nonverbal communication, and the final activity is intended to help students develop decision-making and problem-solving skills. Each activity includes some or all of the following: objectives, a list of materials needed, and facilitator guidelines for use in presenting the activity. (A report describing the project during which the instructional materials were revised is included along with the curriculum guide.) (MN)