Back row, left to right: Miki, YWCA Advocate and LINC Leader; Kenia, YWCA Advocate and LINC Spanish leader; Ronnikka, LINC graduate; Deana, YWCA LINC Director; Shayla, LINC graduate; Maria, LINC assistant.
Front row: Two more LINC graduates (and a somewhat unhappy baby)
Each class period begins with a check-in. Classes also include time to create Life Maps and presentations/activities on various topics, such as:
The Key to Moving Forward
- Assessment: Know Your Barriers
- Assessment: Self-Esteem Scale
Knowing Yourself—The Key to Distinctiveness
- Who Am I?
- Good Experiences Workshop
Change—The Key to Successful Transitions
- Activity: New uses for common items
Self-Esteem—The Key to Confident Living
Boundaries—The Key to Positive Relationships
- Saying No Exercise
Resilience—The Key to Maintaining Balance
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience exercises
Emotional Intelligence—The Key to Peace of Mind
- Emotional Intelligence Quiz
Communications—The Key to Relationships
Stories from Past Graduates
Budgeting and Credit Management
- Create a budget
- Money Activity
Time/Stress Management—The Keys to Dealing with Life’s Challenges
- Chair Stretches
Goal Setting—The Key to Success
Decision Making
- Create a Plan of Action
LAST DAY OF CLASS
- Post-Class Assessments
- Class Evaluation
- Presentation of Certificates
- Sharing Life Maps