Lives in Transition
The Lives in Transition (LIT) program is designed to assist individuals gain greater self-sufficiency, explore career/vocational options, and develop personal action plans. To successfully complete the program, students participate in two, three credit classes: "Life Transitions" and "Overcoming Barriers: A Holistic Approach to Student Success.” Classroom activities and discussions cover topics, such as:
- Improving self-esteem
- Promoting assertiveness and boundary-setting techniques
- Understanding the grief process
- Enhancing communication skills
- Learning and practicing stress management skills, and
- Developing educational, career or vocational goals.
A resource room is available to provide on-going support, guidance and camaraderie. The LIT program is free to participants and may include partial reimbursement for childcare and transportation expenses. For more information or to sign up for the mandatory, pre-class orientation, call (503) 338-2377.