WORKSHOPS
Empowerment House workshops are organized, interactive sessions aimed at fostering an environment conducive to meaningful work and guiding individuals toward achieving significant outcomes. These workshops are led by certified and licensed professionals, ensuring expert facilitation. Participants who successfully complete the workshop requirements receive a certificate of achievement.
Anger Management
Throughout the workshop, the Facilitator will provide participants with a summary of core concepts, worksheets for completing challenges between sessions, and space to take notes. Participants will be informed that the key concepts and skills from the anger management sessions are best learned through practice, review, and the completion of between-session challenges and role-playing exercises. These strategies are designed to help participants develop the skills necessary for effective anger management.
Relapse Prevention
Relapse Prevention & Substance Use education are vital components of the addiction treatment process. The primary goal of addiction treatment is to provide participants with the tools necessary for long-term sobriety. This includes identifying personal relapse triggers, developing a relapse prevention plan, finding supportive groups, recognizing high-risk situations, Understanding Addiction, and learning healthy strategies to manage cravings and urges, among other key aspects.
FINANICIAL LITERACY
Financial literacy and financial capability are major concerns for individuals re-entering society. Navigating this transition can be financially challenging, and it’s essential for these individuals to gain a solid understanding of financial literacy. This includes not only comprehending financial concepts but also establishing habits that allow them to effectively use their knowledge to improve their living conditions.
Statistics highlight the importance of financial literacy in creating stability and managing finances. Individuals re-entering society need to focus on several key areas to achieve financial stability, such as::
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Paying Rent and Securing Housing: Ensuring they can afford and maintain stable living arrangements.
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Securing Daily Healthy Meals: Managing their budget to consistently access nutritious food.
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Pursuing Education or Vocational Training: Investing in skills development to improve employment prospects.
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Purchasing Appropriate Clothing: Acquiring clothing for both social interactions and work-related needs.
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Securing Transportation: Finding reliable transportation options to support daily activities and employment.
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Supporting Family Financially: Providing or contributing to financial stability for their family, if applicable.
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Managing Debts: Addressing and managing existing debts, such as credit card balances, child support payments, and past fines.