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On Your Own: Navigating the Road to Independence is an easy-to-read, quick reference for teens, young adults, and others who want to successfully become independent. This book is also helpful for those who are teaching or training individuals to manage their lives on their own.
On Your Own includes helpful topics such as how to manage finances, write a resume, find and keep a job, find a place to live, manage time, manage stress, and handle personal responsibilities.
The above topics are addressed in a concise, comprehensive manner that includes techniques, tips, and instructions on avoiding pitfalls on the road to independence.
"On Your Own-Student Workbook is a companion workbook to the book On Your Own: Navigating the Road to Independence. It is a practical, easy-to-use workbook that gives individuals the opportunity to practice and apply many of the tips and techniques offered in the book On Your Own: Navigating the Road to Independence. This will be available in the fall, 2010." Purchase of the workbook will also give you the link to a free Instructor's Manual that can be downloaded.
On Your Own: Navigating the Road to Independence is intended for any individuals or those who are members of any of the following groups:
- Students in high school
- Parents wanting to work on independence issues with their adolescents
- Students who are graduating high school (it makes a great graduation gift with a gift card inserted!)
- First generation college students
- Teen parents
- Youth living in residential centers
- Youth who are members of church/social groups
- Spouses of military members serving overseas
- Returning military
- Victims of domestic violence
- Homeless
- Those receiving benefits from state or social service agencies
- Those involved with the legal system
- Those who have been released from prison
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Introduction
I. Chapter 1- Managing Finances
| Budget |
| Paycheck |
| Paying bills |
| Opening a checking/savings account |
| Credit cards |
| Establishing credit |
| Credit cards |
| Debit cards |
| Identity theft |
| Document security |
II. Chapter 2- The Job Search
| Locating places to interview |
| Completing job applications |
| Preparing for an interview |
| The actual interview |
| Documenting interviews |
III. Chapter 3- Resume writing
| Types of resumes |
| Format |
| Content of resumes |
| Chronological resumes |
| Functional resumes |
| Mixed resumes |
| Presentation |
IV. Chapter 4- How to Keep Your Job
| Professional behaviors |
| Interpersonal Relationships |
| Office Etiquette |
| Dealing with conflict |
V. Chapter 5- Finding your own place to live
| Decisions to make |
| Finding a place to live |
| Applications |
| Rental agreements/leases |
| Utilities |
VI. Chapter 6- Setting up your place
| Furnishings/appliances |
| Roommate issues |
| Terminating your lease |
VII. Chapter 7- Personal Responsibilities
| Driver’s license |
| Bill paying |
| Income taxes |
| Registering for the draft |
| Registering to vote |
| Self care |
| Community Service |
VIII. Chapter 8- Time Management
| Calendars |
| Address books |
| Setting appointments |
| Canceling appointments |
| Making lists |
| Structuring your environment |
IX. Chapter 9- Stress Management
| Causes |
| Signs |
| Consequences |
| Techniques to manage stress |
X. Chapter 10- Safety and Security
| Precautions at home |
| Precautions away from home |
| Precautions when traveling |
| Precautions in general |
XI. Chapter 11- Succeeding in School
| Attendance |
| Classroom Behavior |
| Study Habits |
| Test Taking |