All counseling is done in a supportive nonjudgmental style. This workshop is designed to help participants identify the cause of the most negative stress to themselves and their families and to learn techniques for overcoming the effects of stress. These techniques include relaxation exercises, time management, and priority setting. Participants develop, with the aid of a case manager, personal action plans for addressing and reducing stress levels. One of the most serious concerns for individuals and families transitioning from public assistance to employment is about finances.
Participants also develop a plan addressing any negative cash flow issues.
Wildcat participants make a number of important career decisions during their employment pursuits such as job interests, marketable and enjoyable work skills, and training options. This workshop presents a decision support model to assist participants in identifying and evaluating alternatives in order to make viable decisions. Following the session, with the aid of a case manager, participants complete a decision support model for personal employment issues. Participants may be videotaped during practice sessions for feedback and improvement.