1.  Crisis - Drain off the student’s intense emotions by acknowledging feelings.

2.  Timeline — By using affirming and listening skills, discover the student’s point of view.

3.  Central Issues — Identify the student’s vital interest and select the appropriate LSCI strategy

4.  Insight — Use interviewing skills to help the student recognize and change self-defeating behavior patterns.

5.  New Skills — Teach the new skills needed for behavior change.

6.  Transfer of Training — Prepare the student to reenter the on-going activity and setting.