2023 FALL SEMESTER- CLOSED

Wellness Circle
Tuesdays, 10AM – 11AM or Thursdays 6PM – 7PM
Facilitator | Tonika Evans, LPC, NCC, CPCS,

The Wellness Circle emphasizes the importance of mental wellbeing by providing an opportunity for Parent Learners to speak candidly about challenges, triumphs, and general topics that impact their lives. The ten pillars of A New Way Forward, an
evidence-based curriculum will be used as the backdrop to create engaging dialogue and encourage mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Parent Learners will also receive practical tools and techniques that support personal growth and development.

Anger Management Tools
Tuesdays, 10AM – Noon
Facilitator | Dr. Jerome Maultsby, Ignite the Power Within, LLC

Through this course, parent learners will gain a better understanding of anger, the stages of anger, and how anger affects those around you. Strategies to gain control and manage anger better in all situations will also be discussed and practiced through
interactive role-playing and scenarios.

The Reading Circle
Tuesdays, 6PM – 8PM
Facilitator | Angela Goggins

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The Reading Circle class is designed to help parent learners enhance and strengthen their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. You will learn strategies to increase vocabulary/ language, and public speaking skills, as well as build self-confidence.
These skills will empower parent learners to effectively assist in successfully defining and reaching their career goals and set up a positive environment for their children to experience the powerful impact of learning.

Financial Literacy
Tuesdays, 6 PM -8 PM
Facilitator | Nicole Hickson, H & H Training & Development Services

This course will provide parent learners with group and one-on-one financial coaching to help establish and achieve financial goals for the future by managing and understanding finances. Learn ways to build credit, read and understand a credit report, and increase your credit score, while creating, and utilizing a “realistic” budget to start saving today!

The Entrepreneurial Mindset 
Tuesdays, 6PM – 8PM
Facilitator | Dr. Fiyah Oates, Transcendent Life Institute

This course will focus on the mindset that is required to become successful. There is a distinct way of thinking that looks different for entrepreneurs. this course will provide the tools to cultivate and develop yourself into a successful individual and a prosperous business owner. We will also learn the formulas and techniques in how to manifest abundance in your life! New and existing businesses are encouraged to register and establish a firm foundation for entrepreneurial success.

Graphic Design Essentials 

Wednesdays, 10AM-Noon

Facilitator – Rhonda Brown – Graphic Designer-Rhonda’s Office

This interactive beginner’s course will examine multiple visual communications principles, terminology, and elements of a good design, including color theory, composition, typography, and more. Students will review “Canva” a graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and other visual content.  A desktop or laptop computer is highly recommended.

Interior Decorating for

Mental Wellness
Wednesdays, 10AM-Noon
Facilitator |  Angela Cantrell, Eye4Designs Social Consultants, LLC

We recognize the direct relationship between how we live and how we feel, and even small changes may have a substantial impact on your social and emotional wellness. In this course, parent learners will learn various fundamental interior decorating practices and implementation techniques. Each participant will identify their personal style (by
definition), review color pallets and how color affects our mood, and develop a step-by-step plan to de-clutter and organize a space. Parent Learners will also have the opportunity to present their Mood Board course project to cohorts at the course end.

Career Readiness
Wednesdays, 6PM – 8PM
Facilitator | Ursula Hodge, Transition Performance Group

This course is designed for parent learners looking for a new job, switching careers, wanting to start their ownbusiness and/or interested in sharpening their skills to achieve life goals. The modules will give you the real-life tools and techniques to take your career to the next level, and
the FREE resources and insight to make your small business a reality. Get FREE one-on-one job coaching, resume writing, and interviewing tips. Speak with leading experts to help you take your small business to the next level.

Eat Yourself Healthy: Healing with Food
Wednesdays, 6PM – 8PM
Facilitator | Dr. Quanda Stroud, Holistic Healthy Aging 4 Life

This course will explain the concept of the American Food System and the relationship between food and health. Parent Learners will understand the importance of a whole food plant-based diet and be introduced to the concept of growing seasonal organic foods and herbs on a budget.

A New Way Forward (Women)
Thursdays, 10AM- Noon
Facilitator | Facilitator: Dr. Fiyah Oates, Transcendent Life Coaching Institute

Discover your greatness! Learn how to manage your stress, build healthy relationships, get rid of the baggage and clutter in your life. Start a new way of thinking to bring balance, healing, and peace to your life. Women only.

Parenting Circle
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6PM – 7PM
Facilitator | Chris Latson, CHAMP Fatherhood Consultants

The Parenting Circle is designed to address the unique challenges of parenting. Parents develop strategies to improve their communication skills with their child(ren), techniques to encourage positive behavior, and activities to help strengthen their bond. The ten pillars of A New Way Forward, an evidence-based curriculum will be used as the backdrop to facilitate engaging dialogue along with an active parenting curriculum.