​Three months of weekly one hour motivational programming will provide a solid foundation for an understanding of 

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7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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1. Be Proactive 

2. Begin with the end in mind

3. Put first things first 

4. Think win-win

5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood

6. Synergize

7. Sharpen the saw

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4 Agreements 

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1. Be impeccable with your word 

2. Don't take anything personally 

3. Don't make assumptions 

4. Always do your best

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The Star Concept - 5 points to understanding.

 - How to identify and separate emotion from action, by introspection and thoughtful outcome based thinking. 

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Peer Mentors are volunteering their time once a week to talk with a new client with the same or similar eye condition. 

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 - Qualities of a peer mentor:

    - Completed the Matrix Program

    - Well adjusted to VIP living 

    - Understand VIP services and relevant skills 

    - Capable of "Active Listing"  

    - Works well with others 

    - Is able to volunteer up to 20 hours a month

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Topics for discussion 6 in person sessions and 6 phone sessions each 30 minutes

 - understanding your eye experience 

  - taking care of your eye health  

   - VIP Services overview discussion 

    - Online radio service 

     - Register for BAARD and talking books 

      - Goal Setting 

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Being social a key to feeling engaged in life.  All to often a person new to vision loss finds them self out of the loop or hoping for some help 

 NFB Meetings

 - indoor activity - Clay crafts, 

 - Outdoor activity 

 - Family and Friends Monthly BBQ 

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Week 1

 - 1 hour M.M. 1 hour P.M. in person, 

Week 2

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Week 3 

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Week 4 

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Transportation is the big question: 

This depends on the length of the wait lists to get into the school. 

Calling in for Matrix Meetings 

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Text material to take home - Curated for purpose 

 - Info for families 

 - Common contacts 

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 - Weekly Blog post with Resources and Q&A section 

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