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Brighter Horizons
Soft skills are essential for success in the modern workplace and life, as they enable people to better manage their relationships, communication, problem-solving, stress management, and more.
Shining Light in Darkness strives to support survivors in as many ways as possible. With the backing and support of POTrainings based out of Charlotte, NC, our newly launched online training program exclusively for survivors, we will help them take control of their learning development and enhance their professional and personal growth. The training program is called "Brighter Horizons."
"Brighter Horizons" provides flexible and convenient online learning that allows learners to consume content, practice skills, and build a learning plan to suit their needs. Our program’s goal is to help you create meaningful change in your live and become the best version of yourself. You will gain more insight, understanding, and knowledge to make better personal and career decisions. Our courses give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive personally and professionally.
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These are the online courses that are available:
Anger
Management
This course will help teach participants healthy ways to express their anger, identify anger triggers, as well as techniques to de-escalate an angry individual. It is not always possible to eliminate the things that enrage you. What is possible however, is learning how to gain control and manage your anger effectively.
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Trust Building and Resilience
Creating relationships that are built on trust, and having the tools to be resilient are crucial in creating a workplace that is safe and a stable place for all to work.
This course will introduce you to your company’s responsibility with regard to promoting honesty, as well as how to deal with the inevitable changes that come along with building a stronger business.
Improving
Self Awareness
A vital way of becoming more effective in both business and life is by becoming more self aware. If you can become aware of your self – your strengths and your weaknesses – then, you can become aware of the effects you create. Only once you know your effects can you know how to change them, or even whether you should. Implementing the guidelines in this course is the first step in a continual process of deepening your awareness of yourself and the affects you have on people and situations. Becoming more effective can only deepen your rewards in both your professional and personal life.
Increasing
Your Happiness
It might sound a little strange to say that we should be happy at work. After all, it’s called work! But we spend more time at our jobs than we do engaged in almost any other activity. If we’re unhappy at work, we’re likely to feel the effects in other areas of our lives, too. Finding ways to be happy at work not only brings you greater productivity and greater job satisfaction but will help you achieve greater overall mental, emotional, and physical health.
Improving
Mindfulness
Life constantly demands our attention, but when we become fixated on the past or worried about the future, we often miss vital information in our present situations. Cultivating a state where you are consistently aware of your present moment is not impossible, but it takes practice. Nevertheless, by learning to abide in the present, you acquire a sense of perspective that can allow you to learn from the past without it overwhelming you with resentment and regret, and plan for the future without it overwhelming you with anxiety or dejection. Implementing the guidelines in this course is the first step to changing your mental and emotional outlook to one that operates in the present moment.
Taking
Initiative
Before we started our first job, we dreamt about what career we wanted to have when we grew up. We started the journey to find the job we wanted and discovered ways to make it happen. But finding the dream job is only half the battle. Once we land the job, we have to figure out ways to not only stay in it, but to excel in it.
Conflict
Resolution
Wherever two or more people come together, there is the possibility of conflict. This course will give participants a six-step process that they can use to modify and resolve conflicts of any size. Participants will also learn crucial conflict resolution skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame.
Self-Leadership
As we grow, we learn to become leaders. Being a leader is natural for some and learned for others. No matter how we have become a leader, it is important to remember we must lead ourselves before we lead others. Take the time to motivate yourself and realize that you can do it.
Assertiveness & Self Confidence
Assertiveness and self-confidence are comprised of important interpersonal communication skills and traits that can be learned and practiced. This workshop will provide you with many tips, techniques, and opportunities to try out your own skills.
Managing Personal Finances
For many people, finances are an unsolvable Rubik's cube filled with anxiety. There are millions of Americans who live with the shackles of debt each day. We don’t teach children when they are young the value of a good credit score. Many people have a hard time formatting and sticking to a budget. You can easily solve the finance puzzle with a little hard work, self-control, and the right tools. Today is a new day; you are taking the first steps to reclaim your financial freedom.
Work-life
Balance
Work- life balance is essential to combat stress, ensuring both individual and company success. The stress associated with unbalanced lifestyles is costly; it damages productivity and increases individual health risks. Employees who have the tools to balance their professional and personal lives are happier, healthier, and more productive.
Time
Management
Wherever two or more people come together, there is the possibility of conflict. This course will give participants a six-step process that they can use to modify and resolve conflicts of any size. Participants will also learn crucial conflict resolution skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame.
At the end of each course, learners will receive a certificate that will be a recognition of their commitment to self-development. They can use the certificate as proof of their skills and knowledge. Our program will potentially assist them in advancing their career and personal life and become lifelong learners.
Our Brighter Horizons training program helps give survivors a chance to take back control of their life and build a strong foundation for success. We are excited to help survivors on their journey of self-discovery and growth.
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For more information, please reach out to us at info@slidfnd.org