Core skills
What are a few basic tips to good communication?
Give your full attention to the person speaking
Focus on listening before drawing a conclusion
Allow others to complete their statement before you respond
Rephrase
setting ground rules
Open ended question
Name 3 challenges to responsible living
Good habits
Taking care of your health
Where you live
Legal responsibility
Employment
Financial responsibility
Time Mgmt
Coping skills
What is Community?
Name 3 important things you should include on an employment application
strengths
qualifications
experience
She was involved with insider trading
Martha Stewart
She returned to the public eye with continued cooking program success
Anger is a problem when?
It happens frequently
It becomes intense
It lasts too long
It leads to harmful behaviors
When you recognize your thinking - which good habit of success are you utilizing?
The habit of positive self talk
What is thought stopping?
It is a way of turning off the fuel that feeds unhealthy feelings and behavior
If you lose your insurance while in the community - where would you got to have it reinstated?
An actor and former rapper who had several arrest including assault, drug charges, attempted robbery
Mark Wahlberg
What are some skills in handling risky situations?
Identifying person, places, things
What is your plan of action (plan ahead)
How are you going to remove yourself
Preparing yourself for the risky situation
What is the alternative
What are 3 major elements when choosing exercise?
Strengthening activities to tone your muscles, flexibility (improve movement) and aerobic (lung and heart)
What is an alternative to a risky situation - safe activities
sober community activities
movies
hike
Do all detainers hold you back from release? Explain
Detainers are a case by case basis.
Each need to be researched through the court
Some you can leave with but you cannot go to Shea Farm.
What comedian was arrested and served 2 years in federal prison? He went on to make movies such as Toy Story and sitcoms
Tim Allen
Healthy Relationships require _______ and ________
Time and Energy
Should you answer yes or no for the felony question on an employment application?
Yes or No
Explain why
Is it normal to have thinking errors?
Yes or no
explain
What are some community agencies available for support (financial, SUD, MH)
Reentry Care Program
Archways
The Doorway
CHP
9-8-8 (call, text, chat)
What celebrity is heavily involved in prison reform programs?
Jelly Roll
Concentrating efforts on things that are in your control. Is an example what?
Stress-reduction skill
What is the purpose of constructive feedback?
It is to help you make positive changes
Name 3 people you can ask for advise or assistance with a decision
family
friends
professionals
teachers
Does programming need to be completed at the time of release?
Yes or No
Release or Shea Farm differences
What celebrity who is constantly in the news does not get along well with others?
Trump