• Character Development
• Communication Skills
• Cultural Understanding
• Leadership Training
• Life Skills
• Relationships

 ROOTS offers customized training to fit your needs

Character Development is the cornerstone of human development. Our ROOTS training explores the various aspects of character development relating to emotional, social and moral issues. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Who Are You?
• Exploration of Feelings and the importance of acknowledgement of FEELINGS
• Development of Positive Self-image
• Developing the “Be-Attitudes”
   

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Possessing effective communication skills is an essential tool. The manner in which we communicate verbally and non-verbally can mean the difference between a positive and negative encounter. This ROOTS training will help participants become aware of:

• The importance of seeking to understand first, then to be understood
• The dynamics of verbal and non-verbal communication
• Communication issues that may be culturally based
   

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Cultural Competency implies a knowing, an understanding and an acceptance of various cultures. This ROOTS training will introduce and support participants in addressing the five areas of Cultural Competency development. Participants will leave this training with the necessary tools to develop an appropriate mindset and approach to effectively respond to issues across cultures.

• Cultural Assessment
• Valuing Diversity
• Managing the Dynamics of Differences
• Adapting to Diversity
• Cultural Knowledge

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Participants in this ROOTS training will learn practical strategies for acquiring leadership skills. Participants will also learn how to develop and enhance their strengths while inspiring others. Some topics that are covered include:

• Avoiding Pitfalls
• Developing the Leader in You
• Leading While Following

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Managing and developing life skills is an important process of growth. This ROOTS training will help participants recognize greatness and maximize their assets. Some of the following are covered in this interactive training:

• Personal Affirmations
• Dis-Empowerment
• Self-Identity
• Core Values
• Continuous self-improvement
• Goal Setting
• Visualization
• Recovery Skills
• Developing a Healthy Mind Set

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Fostering healthy relationships is an essential aspect of socialization skills. This ROOTS training helps participants explore and identify “who they are” and the importance of knowing ones self in relationships. ROOTS trainers help participants recognize attributes that are important in positive relationships and how to avoid elements in destructive or negative relationships. Some topics include:

• What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
• Identifying Personality Types and Profiles
• How to Avoid Destructive Relationship Patterns
• Professional/Personal relationships

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