In their lessons in the Center for Living and Learning's vocational program this month, trainees are learning about executive function skills and how they allow us to plan, adapt and multitask. They are exploring how these cognitive processes help us regulate behavior, make decisions and achieve goals. The trainees also continue to learn about respect and embracing differences to foster inclusiveness. In the workplace, practicing respect helps increase motivation, productivity, and problem solving with teammates to promote a positive work culture.
The trainees are continuing to learn about anxiety management during therapy lessons. They've been building cognitive-awareness in order to recognize how their thoughts impact their feelings and actions. They've practiced reframing, which is a skill that changes the way situations are interpreted. We've learned how every situation can be interpreted in numerous ways. Trainees practiced choosing interpretations that are helpful, truthful and align with personal values.
In cooking group, the trainees are working with okra, bell peppers and green onions, all freshly harvested from our garden, to make okra cornbread. In art group, they are making ceramic bowls and vases using different texturing and letter pressing techniques. In the reading group, the trainees have been sleuthing through short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His intriguing mysteries have led to lively discussions and challenged the trainees to sharpen their detective skills.
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