Fall Cycle Comes to a Close
This will mark our last week of classes for the Fall 2009 cycle of the Life Skills Program. Next Thursday, five amazing women will celebrate their tremendous success, and will graduate from the program. The last 11 weeks have been a truly educational and therapeutic experience for the participants. The women have worked diligently to create resumes, learn new computer programs, and work on effective communication. But perhaps their greatest success has been their ability to connect to one another, to let their guard down, to share openly about their past experiences, and to begin to heal from the abuse that they have suffered.
The last week of classes always creates a buzz of both excitement, and sadness, as the women prepare to move forward from the insulation of the Life Skills Program, and out into the “real” world. While the women blast out resumes to potential employers, or apply for enrollment in college courses, there’s a marked look of uncertainty in their eyes, as they think about what the future will hold.
At MSP, we are dedicated to maintaining relationships with the graduates, and offering follow-up and supportive services as they navigate through the uncertain waters of achieving full economic self-sufficiency. We look forward to watching each of the graduates take the stage, and commend them on a job well done!
