The Center for Living and Learning's vocational trainees are learning about self-advocacy in their lessons and how communicating their needs helps them thrive in the workplace and reach greater independence. They are studying the three key elements of self-advocacy, which include understanding your needs, knowing what kind of support might help, and communicating those needs to others.
During mental health lessons, the trainees have been learning about mental illness to better understand their individual diagnosis. We have discussed symptoms, treatment plans and practiced skills to respond to each of their specific needs. Through group discussions, trainees have developed a safe space to share their personal experiences, gained validation from their peers, and learned from others with similar experiences.
In cooking class, the trainees are making delicious cookies with baking mixes they prepared for the Center's recent market. In art class, they are painting with watercolors, utilizing blending techniques to create a range of art from abstracts to geometric shapes. In the reading group, we've continued our Twilight Zone theme. We've read several short stories that were the basis for Twilight Zone episodes, including the popular "Time Enough at Last." This story explores the distinction between solitude and loneliness as well as the dangers of reliance upon technology. Although these stories were written over 50 years ago, their themes continue to be relevant for modern culture.
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The Center for Living and Learning is a private non-profit Residential Treatment Facility housing adults who experience severe and persistent mental illnesses. We provide 24-hour residential care and job training in a therapeutic environment with emphasis on the highest level of functioning and independent living. Learn more here.
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