Personal Growth

Ain't Ain't a Word: Basics of Grammar and Punctuation
PG 204

This course reviews proper use of punctuation and grammar in writing. It is written as a basic overview and learning tool for all those having to write progress notes, summaries and other documents in day to day activities.

Calm Amid Crisis - Proactive Stress Management
PG 202

This course will provide specific stress management tools for the participants to use independently, with a group of staff members or consumers. Each student will leave the class with a relaxation tape and a Stress Management Activity Book. If you would like to learn more about reducing your stress levels, techniques to better handle stressful moments and assisting your consumers in dealing with stressors in their life, then this class is for you.

Defusing Disagreements: Everyday Conflict Management Techniques
PG 200

Focus on preventing and resolving workplace disagreements. Take the time to discover the positive and negative outcomes of disagreements and learn how faulty perceptions increase hostility. Opportunities are provided for you to identify your primary conflict management style and discuss the Conflict Resolution Process.

Focus on the Person not the Disability
PG 212

Segment of New Hire Orientation reminding the participant how important it is to work with the person and not the disability as we all function independently of our labels.

Grace Under Pressure: Managing Your Emotions at Work
PG 218

Examine the ability to manage reactions to the difficulties that are an unavoidable part of life. Learn to work with your emotions instead of working against them so they won’t get in the way of doing your job well.

Growing Old With Dignity
PG 215

This course aids the participant in acknowledging changes that take place as people get older. There is a focus on changes that people with developmental disabilities may experience and how the service provider may assist in dealing with these life changes. Issues surrounding death and dying are also covered in this course.

Human Growth & Development
PG 210

This course is perfect for part-time employees, new staff who have been unable to attend the formal orientation sesion and employees with new job positions or an interst in learning about:

• the physical, social, cognitive, language, fine and gross motor stages of human growth and development.
• our role when workin with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

Improving Your Public Speaking Skills
PG 216

Occasionally we are called upon to give a presentation or speak in front of a group. Strengthen your skills and confidence by spending some time learning the techniques and actions of professional speakers. This class is taught in two segments. Day One is two hours of lecture/participation in preparation for Day Two (a week later) when each participant actually gives a ten minute presentation independently developed by the participant.

Living on a Shoestring
PG 217

Mini course focusing on personal budgeting and financial control. Tips and discussion on cost conscious purchases and activities.

Weaving Successful Teams Within and Between Departments
PG 213

Much of our day to day activities involve working together in groups within our departments or between departments. To be succesful in doing this, we must create bridges that connect the members of the group to each other. This workshop is designed to increase comfort levels and communication within and between departments.

Welcome to My World
PG 205

Experience first hand what it is like to have a disability. This experience is free of charge and will only take 20 minutes of your time.

Walk-ins are Welcome!

Why We Focus on Quality Services - the Realities of Willowbrook
PG 214

Introduction to the realities of treatment for people with disabilities before human rights and services became law and common practice. This includes a 25 minute view of the Willowbrook School expose'.

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