Basic Life Skillshop
As previously noted, Cypress ILS specializes in Basic Life Skills Coaching instruction to help individuals learn how to be as independent as possible. We have developed our own unique "Basic Life Skillshop" to supercharge ANY Consumer's Basic Life Skills training program.
What it is: Realizing that "basic life skills"is such a broad term that encompasses so many different types of skills, it is quite a challenge to ensure that each and every Consumer is paired with one of our coaches who
What it does:
How it works:
- Money Management: establishing budgets, learning how to correctly make purchases and receive correct change, balancing check books, check writing...
- Self Advocacy: learning how to stand up for one's self, asking for what one wants or needs, understanding one's right's as a free being
- Healthcare Maintenance: appointment setting, medication management, understanding one's health and how to maintain optimal wellness
- Household Maintenance: maintaining a clean home, learning how to correctly use appliances and cleaning supplies, completing chores...
- Mobility Training: understanding how to take public transportation, learning bus and train routes, reading a map...
- Employment Training: learning how to correctly seek employment, complete applications, prepare for interviews, ask for accommodations...
- Community Involvement: understanding what services and groups/classes are available in the local community, learning how to participate in activities, join organizations, find important buildings...
- Recreation and Leisure Skills: making friends and meaningful relationships, participating in social activities and sports, getting exercise and staying active....