Workshops
These sessions give the clients the opportunity to discuss topics decided by the group and to gain support directly from other clients.
Objective The purpose of this workshop is to help participants become more aware of their usual use of time and to understand and manage their time more effectively.
Outcome: Participants will: Be aw...
Objective: Participants will learn about and discuss the impact of prolonged stress on their health. The focus will be on current stressors and strategies for coping with stress.
Outcome: Participant...
Objective: This workshop will assess personal, financial, emotional, career planning/decision making, training, and job search knowledge as barriers that prevent individuals from moving forward in the...
Objective: The focus of this workshop is on having participants recognize that their attitudes ultimately affect their success in the workplace. The power of a positive attitude in achieving goals and...
Objective: Participants will learn about types of depression and the usual symptoms of depression. General strategies, including cognitive distortions, will be discussed and a preliminary recovery pla...
Objective: Participants will learn about constructive and destructive feedback as it relates to the workplace. The importance of considering Motives for giving feedback will be examined. Methods for g...
Objective: Participants will learn what self-esteem is, where it comes from, and the factors influencing their own self-esteem.
Outcome: Participants will: Be aware of how self esteem develops Know ...
Objective: This workshop will focus on the fact that people with disabilities have dignity and worth. This is the first step in acceptance of disability. Participants will explore stages of adjustment...
Clients have an opportunity to discuss the "when", "how" and "if" of disclosing information related to a disability or limitation to employers and/or colleagues.
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Clients review and practice common interview questions and answers based on their employment target. "Star Stories" are developed and there is both self and peer evaluation of the interviews...
Clients learn strategies to assist them in retaining employment – topics may include anger management; planning for the unforeseen such as child care needs, transportation crises, and appointmen...
Clients learn the basic elements required to conduct an independent job search - for example: cold calling techniques, understanding the Hidden Job Market, organizing a job search, reading job ads, co...