The Center's vocational trainees will wrap up the year by setting their intentions for 2025. They also continue to learn about nonviolent communication concepts, such as listening accurately, conflict resolution, and disengaging. These concepts help them communicate effectively, reduce conflict, foster trust, and build relationships in the workplace and beyond.
In mental health lessons the trainees have learned how to implement coping skills to manage stress during the holidays. They have also practiced ways to prevent stress and anxiety by incorporating concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We have specifically focused on how to foster a sense of belonging and learned how being part of a group of people, large or small, significantly reduces anxiety.
In cooking class, the trainees have been making delicious apple hand pies. In art class, they are making miniature ceramic houses, which are available for purchase in our online Christmas Market. In the reading group, we have embraced the season with holiday themed short stories. The trainees are reading "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote and "The Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry.
The Center's Christmas Market was a a big success earlier this month, and the trainees worked hard making products and hosting this event. Thank you to all who shopped it and supported our vocational trainees! Some market products are still available for online purchase with onsite pick-up, while supplies last, including hand poured candles, all natural skincare products, cooking mixes and more. All items are made with love and proceeds go directly back into CLL programming. Many of these items make great gifts for family and friends. Click here to see available inventory and shop.
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