{"id":5726,"date":"2024-01-01T00:08:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T07:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthycommunityliving.com\/hcl\/?page_id=5726"},"modified":"2024-02-29T10:58:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:58:05","slug":"cls-workshop-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthycommunityliving.com\/hcl\/workshops\/cls-workshop-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"CLS Workshop Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Community Living Skills (CLS)<\/strong> is a ten-week workshop within the HCL program for people who want to build their independent living skills.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680811677466{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #f0f0f0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Workshop participants can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build a support network with peers in the disability community<\/li>\n<li>Explore options and possibilities for setting personal goals<\/li>\n<li>Get information on skills and resources for living and participating in the community<\/li>\n<li>Build confidence and comfort in decision making and problem solving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"overview-h2\">Session Overviews<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Community Living Skills workshop provides introductory information on a number of topics specific to living independently in the community, including:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Disability Identity<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3729&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]This session can help participants understand disability and some of the shared experiences they may have. It will help participants reflect on their unique and personal identity story. Identifying as a person with a disability does not have to be negative; it can be a step towards taking back power to make choices and lead the life participants want to lead.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Peer Support<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3742&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]This session explores who peers are, where they can be found, and in what ways they can support someone. The session explains how peers can help someone feel heard and accepted, help solve problems, and help someone explore new options and see new possibilities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Self-Advocacy<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3743&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Self-advocacy means speaking up for what you want or need. This session will introduce participants to the concept of self-advocacy and help participants understand how they might advocate for themselves in the future.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Self-Care<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3744&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]This session discusses the important ways that someone can take care of their body and be healthy in their home. Focus areas include keeping your body clean, listening to your body, and being healthy in your home.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Housing<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3741&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Living independently may mean finding housing that fits an individual and their specific needs. This session helps participants explore options and resources for housing, and plan for individual needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Technical Skills<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3745&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Developing some technical skills can be an important part of community living. This session is designed to support participants in learning new technical skills, whether that is using a computer, getting online and using the internet, or using assistive technology[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Budgeting &amp; Finance<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3738&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Budgeting means not just having some money or income, but also understanding how to use money to help meet goals. 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This session helps participants reflect on their relationships, discuss healthy communication, setting boundaries, and setting oneself up for success in healthy relationships.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Transportation<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3739&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]This session helps participants learn more about transportation options and resources, so that they will be able to find ways to get to where they need to go and be as independent as possible in their community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"workshop-overviews\">Time Use<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3746&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;200&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Time management, or time use, means using one\u2019s time well. 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