"Learning to Work It Out"
For Hard-to-Serve Individuals with Barriers
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WHO?
The 10-lesson Learning to Work It Out program targets individuals with low-self esteem and multiple barriers to employment, such as long periods of welfare dependency, unemployment, or recent substance abuse. It is intended to supplement a more comprehensive program to assist these individuals with re-integration into society.
WHY?
Recent changes in social programming have flooded the job market with individuals struggling for self-sufficiency. Many of these people are overwhelmed by the unknown world of work they must suddenly face, in addition to a myriad of personal problems.
WHAT?
Through structured group activities, supportive role playing, and stories with realistic characters, Learning to Work It Out participants come to develop the insights and skills necessary to successfully adjust to the interpersonal demands and social expectations of the workplace.
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"Learning to Work It Out" targets individuals with multiple barriers to employment, especially those struggling with low self-esteem. This program helps participants recognize patterns of self-defeating thinking which keep them from finding success, while preparing them with interpersonal skills needed to deal with problems during the initial job search and adjustment phases.
Part 1: Learning Self- Awareness
Lesson 1 Challenges and Resources
Lesson 2 Personal Beliefs
Lesson 3 Unspoken Rules of Work
Part 2: Learning Interpersonal Skills
Lesson 4 Stop & Think
Lesson 5 Expressing Your Feelings
Lesson 6 Dealing with Complaints
Part 3: Learning Problem Solving Skills
Lesson 7 Identifying Problem & Goal
Lesson 8 Gaining Information and Insight
Lesson 9 Considering Choices & Consequences
Lesson 10 Closing
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Testimonials Learning to Work It Out
“The workshop was absolutely wonderful. I don’t normally enjoy group activities, but I loved all the activities we did. I learned a lot about myself and the other people in the seminar.”
T. Hardy
Escambia Community Services Pensacola, FL
“The content of the program was extremely helpful... I was given a lot of valuable insight, and ideas how to cope with customers, coworkers and me.”
Monica P., client
Pensacola, FL
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