Building Our Stronger Selves (BOSS)
Program Overview
Building Our Stronger Selves is an 8-week, part-time educational program designed to promote an increased quality of life and to increase basic life management skills through development of self-awareness and confidence. Through a group classroom setting, learners are supported in gaining awareness of themselves, their core values, and their opportunities for future learning and growth.
What to Expect
- Short term program – just 8 weeks
- In-person sessions
- Part time
- Small group sizes
- Workbooks let participants follow along
- Increased positive self image
- Growth in life management skills
- Increased awareness of yourself
- Understanding of your core values
- Increased confidence in becoming a life-long learner
Who is this program for?
Adults 18 years and older, residing in Red Deer and surrounding area, seeking opportunities to enrich their lives through personal growth and improvement in their life situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Participation in all classes is highly encouraged as the topics build upon each. Each learner will be provided with program material, handouts and links to workshop content for future reference. To promote a full delivery of service, group sessions will allow participants to meet and interact with fellow learners, expand their support network and learn from each other’s experiences. Individuals who are absent will be provided alternative ways to obtain topic information.
We recognize each learner has an individual comfort level and it may be difficult to share their experiences with others. Although participating in group discussions is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged. Participating in group discussions allows each learner to examine topics from the perspectives of others, build an atmosphere of trust and develop peer support. Through group discussions, learners will be guided to increase life management skills, gain awareness of themselves, understand their core values, learn their personality style and increase their confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
The BOSS program is designed for group learning and is best delivered in person. The program is run at the EPSS office in Red Deer. Funding is available for to participants to access monthly Red Deer Transit bus passes.
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