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Table of Contents   |   Attitude   |   Responsibility   |   Communication
Problem Solving   |   Preparing for the Workplace 
 

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NEW REVISED EDITION!
Ÿ Originally developed to help adults transition from welfare to work
Ÿ Being used to teach life skills to at-risk adults and teens around the world
Ÿ Recent research shows the curriculum is effective in teaching soft skills in the workplace

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Table of Contents

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Introduction: Background & Beginnings

A.  What We’ve Become
B.  How Do I Use It? How Long Does It Take?
C.  What's New?
D. What Our Participants Say
E.  Reference
F.  Acknowledgments
G.  About the Author
H.  List of Activities & Addenda

Part I: Attitude

A.  Attitude: A State of Mind
B.  Self-Attitude
C.  Change
D.  Humor
E.  Self-Talk
F.  Individual Strengths
G.  Stress
H.  Resources
I.   References
Part I Addenda

Part II: Responsibility

A.  We Have a Choice
B.  Respect
C.  Responsibility and Commitment
D.  Responsibility and Change
E.  References
Part II Addenda

Part III: Communication

A.  It’s More Than Talking
B.  Body Language
C.  Listening
D.  Speaking
E.  Read! Read! Read!
F.  Conflict Resolution
G.  Anger Management
H.  "I" Statements
I.   Difficult People
J.  References
 Part III Addenda

Part IV: Problem Solving

A.  Life Can Be Habit Forming!
B.  Problems! Problems! Problems!
C.  I Think I Got It!
D.  Be Creative!
E.  Working Together
F.  Time Management
G.  References
 Part IV Addenda

Part V: Preparing for the Workplace

A.  The Career Path
B.  Job Search
C.  The Interview
D.  References
 Part V Addenda

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