Life Skills Training provides hands-on guidance and practice to help you develop skills you can use in everyday life. Your Life Skills Trainer will work with you to create a plan that reflects your strengths, interests, and priorities.
You play an active role in shaping your training plan, focusing on the skills and goals that can make the greatest difference in your independence and everyday life.
Build skills for self-care, household management, daily routines, completing everyday tasks, and following occupational or sensory skill development plans.
Develop strategies for managing time, solving everyday problems, completing responsibilities, making decisions, and increasing safety awareness at home and in the community.
Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills, develop healthy relationships, understand social norms, and build confidence when interacting with others and participating in the community.
Build skills for identifying and accessing mental and behavioral health resources and safely managing medication-related routines and reminders, when appropriate.
Develop skills for recreation and community engagement, accessing transportation, housing, Medicaid, and other community resources, coordinating benefits, and learning to use assistive technology when appropriate.
Build practical financial management skills, including basic budgeting, paying bills, balancing accounts, planning purchases, and managing everyday expenses.
Getting started with Life Skills Training begins with determining eligibility and receiving authorization for services. Venture Forthe can help answer questions about the process and work with you and your case manager as you get started.
Building new skills takes time, practice, and encouragement. Your Life Skills Trainer will support you as you practice new routines, build confidence, and apply the skills you are learning in everyday situations.
Your goals may change as you make progress. We’ll continue working with you to adjust your training plan when appropriate and keep your support focused on the areas that matter most to you.
Our team can help you understand the Life Skills Training process, what to expect from services, and the next steps after authorization. We can also coordinate with you and your case manager to help make the transition into services as smooth as possible.
Our Life Skills Trainers receive ongoing training in safety, compliance, and person-centered support. Each team member is prepared to provide dependable, respectful, and encouraging support as you work toward your individual goals.
