An Adult Social Skills Training program that teaches individuals with social challenges how to confidently engage with others for successful living!
OUR VISION
To make social intergration easier and positive interpersonal relationships more likely in all areas of daily engagement (i.e., college, employment, family relationships, friendships and intimate relationships) for adult individuals of the Regional Center who navigate the community independently and have difficulty developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
OUR AUDIENCE
Adults served by the Regional Center who are pursuing educational and employment endeavors and who experience challenges engaging with others socially which result in unhealthy functioning and negative experiences and an unfulfilling life.
Challenges and negative experiences:
- shyness, social anxiety, or just not knowing what to say to start a conversation or how to respond to small talk
- isolation and depression
- loss of job and lack of employment opportunties
"The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships" - Tony Robbins
OUR MISSION
To assist individuals with social challenges to obtain a higher satisfaction of life by teaching social skills to enhance their ability to successfully engage with other individuals as they navigate and negotiate various situations in their everyday living (i.e., college and employment).
HOW WE CAN HELP
The Interpersonal Relationship Development (IRD) program aims to enhance interpersonal skills in individuals with development disabilities to help them work well with people in their employment, college and other daily environments. Additionally, interpersonal connections, friendships and a sense of belonging play important roles in a person's psychological well-belng.
The IRD program aims to empower individuals to connect, heigthen their confidence and positive interpersonal experiences, and most importantly foster extended smiles and a fullfilling life.