Focus:
 Communication, emotional expression, and peer interaction

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Core Skills Developed

• Emotional awareness and expression

• Active listening and respectful communication

• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills


• Boundary-setting and self-advocacy
   

Sample Activities

• Guided group discussions and peer engagement activities


• Communication skill-building exercises and     role playing


• Boundary-setting and self-expression activities


• Peer feedback and reflection circles


• Guest speakers sharing real-life experiences and communication strategies

 

Primary Goal:

To support the development of healthy communication, emotional expression, and positive peer relationships.

Focus:
 Emotional regulation, coping skills, and stress management

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Core Skills Developed

• Identifying emotional triggers and patterns


• Developing healthy coping strategies


• Managing stress, anxiety, and frustration


• Emotional awareness and self-regulation

 

Sample Activities

• Coping skills toolkit development


• Grounding and mindfulness exercises


• Emotion identification and awareness activities


• Stress-response mapping and reflection


• Movement-based coping strategies to support emotional regulation and mood stabilization

 

Primary Goal:

To support youth in recognizing, understanding, and managing their emotions in healthy and effective ways.

Focus:
 Self-awareness, confidence, personal development, and independence

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Core Skills Developed

• Self-awareness and self-confidence


• Goal setting and personal growth


• Recognizing strengths and achievements


• Accountability and personal responsibility

 

Sample Activities

• Strengths-based reflection and self-discovery exercises


• Personal goal-setting and growth planning workshops


• Journaling and creative self-expression activities


• Identity exploration and confidence-building discussions


• Guest speakers sharing career paths, personal growth, and life experiences

 

Primary Goal:

To support youth in building self-confidence, developing independence, and strengthening their sense of identity and personal responsibility.

Focus:
 Resource awareness, help-seeking, and navigating support systems

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Core Skills Developed

• Resource awareness and utilization

• Help-seeking and self-advocacy

• Decision-making and problem-solving

• Navigating support systems and community resources

 

Sample Activities

• Community resource mapping and exploration


• Identifying trusted adults and support systems


• Role-playing scenarios for asking for help


• Education on school, healthcare, and community-based resources


• Creating a personal support and resource plan


• Guest speakers from local organizations and service providers

 

Primary Goal:
To equip youth with the ability to identify, access, and effectively utilize personal, community, and system-based resources to support their ongoing growth, stability, and independence.

Focus:
 Life skills, independence, future readiness, and real-world application

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Core Skills Developed

• Decision-making and problem-solving

• Responsibility and accountability

• Time management and organization

• Resource awareness and utilization

 

Sample Activities

• Budgeting and money basics

• Cooking and meal preparation sessions

• Time management and daily routine planning

• Goal-setting and future planning workshops

• “Heels & Wheels” — basic car maintenance and life skills education for young women

 

Primary Goal:


To equip youth with practical skills that support independence, confidence, and readiness for real-life transitions.Core Skills Developed

How We Engage the Community

 

At Taylor Growth & Wellness Center, we are committed to building strong connections within the community to ensure youth and families have access to consistent, supportive care.

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• Partnerships with schools, community organizations, and youth-serving agencies

• Referral relationships with behavioral health and healthcare providers

• Family engagement through communication, education, and collaboration

• Community-embedded, center-based service model that supports continuity of care