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Life Skills Education - Partners for Progress
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The mission of our Home Based Services program is to provide a full array of quality, outcome-based, person- and community-centered services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Because our program is focused on the individual, they are able to select from a variety of services and can change or add any services as they desire. Our program staff are also dedicated to finding any additional services requested.
Contact us today for more information by calling: 847-872-1700 or e-mailing us at: Info@NorthpointeResources.org
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| Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
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The PSR program at Northpointe is for persons diagnosed with chronic Mental Illness. The primary focus is relapse prevention, recovery, and building resilience. The approach is holistic in nature and takes into account the whole person. It is designed to assist our individuals in building skills in independent living, learning, social and working environments. Individual participation in setting individualized goals is strongly encouraged and fostered in the program design, where personal choice is emphasized, and personal responsibility is nurtured.
Understanding the importance of building and utilizing natural supports, we spend over half of our scheduled program hours in the local community. We participate in the local Meals on Wheels delivery program, volunteer at the Zion Food Pantry, and forge partnerships with other community groups and organizations, to encourage our people to engage in “giving back”, as well as full access of the local resources to benefit their quality of living. Above all, PSR is about building relationships, and nurturing those relationships, understanding that these can become the foundation of continued wellness and sound health.
PSR Groups:
- Wellness/Check In
- Recovery & Relapse Prevention
- Self Advocacy
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Interpersonal Communication
- Community Access
- Stress Reduction
- Cooking Skills
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| Life Skills Education Courses |
| Led by professional Life Skills Instructors, Life Skills courses support individuals with disabilities by increasing knowledge in areas such as self-responsibility, independence, self-sufficiency, advocacy, leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Open registration for courses is standard, and classes run for approximately twelve weeks. |
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Exercise & Nutrition:
Understanding how the basic fundamentals of health, fitness, and healthy eating can impact the body and mind.
Advocacy Awareness:
Exploring a greater understanding of the meaning of advocacy and its level of importance in attaining a greater level of self-confidence in promoting independence.
Artistic Expression:
Gaining a broader understanding of performing and expressive arts through participation.
Cooking:
Learning the basics of food preparation and presentation.
Computer Technology:
Gaining a basic appreciation of technology through computers.
Relationships and Boundaries:
Discovering the meanings of various life relationships, in addition to appropriate relationship boundaries. |
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Music Appreciation:
Expanding a better understanding of the history of music. Artistic musical expression is also emphasized.
Personal Appearance:
Teaching the importance of personal hygiene and grooming practices on healthy living.
Problem Solving:
Discovering and learning how to work through various life problems and issues.
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Fun with Science:
Gain a broader understanding of basic scientific principles through hands-on learning and safe experiments.
Earth Day Every Day:
Discover how making choices in our day can enhance our impact on the environment.
F.A.C.T. (First Aid for Consumers Today):
Expand knowledge of health and safety as it applies to health promotion, injury prevention, instruction in personal safety, as well as work and residential safety.
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| Contact us today for more information by calling: 847-872-1700 or e-mailing: Info@NorthpointeResources.org |
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