Self-Improvement Made Easy
Life after incarceration can be quite challenging. No matter how much you’d want things to be how they were in the past, the truth is, they never will; however, that […]
Category: Reentry ProgramsReentry programs provide wraparound services and support for ex-felons. These programs are designed to help ex-offenders rejoin society, their family and their community. The information shared in this catgory, is intended to keep ex-offenders and supporters up-to-date on what is being done, and what needs continued support and attention.
Reentry programs provide wraparound services and support for ex-felons. These programs are designed to help ex-offenders rejoin society, their family and their community. The information shared in this catgory, is intended to keep ex-offenders and supporters up-to-date on what is being done, and what needs continued support and attention.
Managing Self in 2022
Oxford dictionary refers to self management as the “management of or by oneself; the taking of responsibility for one’s own behavior and well-being.” It is the ability to regulate one’s […]
The Effects of Substance Abuse on Mental Health
The Fact is… There is evidence that some mental health issues make people more likely to become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Alcohol is a chemical that depresses the body […]
Incarceration and it’s Impact on Mental Health
What effects does incarceration have on mental health? The alarmingly large number of inmates with mental health issues who are housed in jails and prisons is frequently discussed. The ways […]
Influencing Mental Health
Self-Awareness What is self-awareness? It sounds pretty obvious, being aware of oneself; however, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It’s knowing your triggers, internal and external feelings, intuitions, abilities, […]
5 Things to Consider After Incarceration
It can be difficult to face life once you’ve made a choice that drastically impacted your future and/or the people around you. However, we all have the ability to change […]
How Life Skills Can Help Returning Citizens? Life.Skills blog series – LISTENING
We spend 70% of our day communicating in one way or another. Reading, writing, talking, or listening. 45% of that time is used for listening. So having effective listening skills […]
Job Interviewing After Incarceration
I have worked a lot of jobs in a lot of different industries and been on both sides of the interview table. I have also learned from mistakes I and […]
Impacts of the Judicial System on Minorities
Judicial System And How It Impacts Minorities It’s no secret that America has a history of discrimination and mistreatment against those of low socio- economic, racial, gender, and religious minorities […]
How Life Skills Can Help Returning Citizens? Life.Skills blog series – ABILITY TO EXPLAIN
We use our ability to explain in all parts of our lives. At work, shopping, and with everyone we have conversations with. It is an important life skill that helps […]