{"id":5688,"date":"2025-04-15T05:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prescottgroup.ca\/?post_type=program&p=5688"},"modified":"2025-04-30T19:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T23:30:50","slug":"life-skills","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/prescottgroup.ca\/programs\/daytime-activities\/life-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Life Skills<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Our Life Skills programs are designed to empower you with the practical skills and confidence needed for everyday success. Whether you\u2019re looking to learn how to cook simple meals, use public transit, or build stronger friendships, our hands-on learning approach is tailored to help you become more independent and self-assured. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Life Skills activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are just some of the activities you can choose from:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Book clubs and reading<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dive into a love for storytelling while developing literacy skills. Our interactive book clubs encourage discussion, asking questions, sharing, and the joy of reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cooking and healthy diets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learn to plan, shop for, and cook nutritious meals. Gain the skills you need to create balanced diets and enjoy the process of preparing delicious food, with friends!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Using metro transit and shopping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Build the confidence to navigate your city. Learn how to read transit maps, plan routes, use apps, get on and off the bus and manage errands and shop for your daily needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sewing and fashion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Explore your creative side with hands-on sewing sessions. Develop both practical sewing techniques and or build your fashion sense, enhancing your ability to present yourself confidently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Planning and numeracy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learn about essential budgeting, scheduling, and math skills for everyday life. Learn why money is important and how to plan your finances and time effectively to meet your personal goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crime prevention<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to take part in community safely, whether it\u2019s online, managing your workers, or at the local pub. Our Crime Prevention program will help you stay safe while doing what you love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visiting the doctor and looking after your health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Become comfortable advocating for your health needs. Learn strategies for communicating with healthcare professionals and managing your personal wellness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Conversation and communication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Enhance your interpersonal skills by practicing effective communication. Our sessions focus on building your confidence in conversations and making meaningful connections. We can help you find the motivation to communicate in lots of different ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program highlights and successes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What our friends are saying…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Makes a real difference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Seeing my son gain independence has been incredibly inspiring. The skills they\u2019ve learned here are making a real difference”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Build confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I now feel more confident on the bus. I can buy tickets and go to the movies on my own.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Life long skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I feel really good about making my shopping list and cooking my own meals”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014 Participant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program highlights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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