Through the collaborative efforts of TRC, Life Skills enables residents to succeed in the environments in which they live. Through individualized and group settings, residents are exposed to various tools, which assist them with daily living skills. Our topics range from behavioral (communicating effectively with others) or cognitive (making effective decisions); interpersonal (being assertive) or intrapersonal (setting goals).

Life skills encompasses a comprehensive array of services that provide the tools and resources needed to help our tenants become self-sufficient and productive members in society.
 
We believe that our teaching will aid our residents in developing and building self-esteem, self-awareness, self-love, and respect for one’s self and others.

Our Individual and Group meetings focus on

• Basic housekeeping skills
• Budgeting, money management and financial planning
• Credit repair (establishing and restoring)
• Grooming, dress, and attitude
• Retirement planning
• Home ownership
• Financial Literacy
• Inform residents on the various options of investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investments options.
• Assist residents in obtaining expungement/clemency for increased housing and employment opportunities.
• Provide basic education about the various laws that govern our society.
• Motivate residents to maintain a positive mental attitude

The Life Skills Manager in supports Health and Wellness, to aid residents in maintaining sobriety to enhance their quality of their life.

The Life Skills Manager and residents together plan, provide and arrange outside cultural and social events on a monthly basis. Periodically a pre-paid legal service advisor and tax preparer will inform our residents on how to address tax and legal issues. In partnership with other agencies and organizations, we are able to provide additional resources and offer referrals to residents as needed.