Critical Thinking is designed to enhance participants’ ability to clearly and rationally analyze situations when making decisions in the workplace. This training teaches participants how to structure and filter their thoughts and information to pursue relevant and reliable knowledge. Through exercises, participants will learn to ask relevant questions, gather and sort through information effectively, and apply logical reasoning to reach trustworthy conclusions. By the end of the workshop, participants will have sharpened their decision-making skills and gained tools to apply critical thinking in both individual and team contexts. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

Ladder of Inference is designed to help you understand the process people use in explaining others’ behaviors and how it can lead to incorrect assumptions, poor decision-making, and strained relationships. During this training you will explore a practical framework for examining how inferences are made, and how they influence your decisions and actions. You will also receive tools to counteract the unproductive tendencies that arise from drawing conclusions based on limited information. By the end of the workshop, you will have an expanded understanding of your decision-making process in both professional and personal life. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

Cycle of Reflecting workshop is designed to equip leaders with a powerful tool for transforming mistakes and successes into valuable learning experiences. During this session, you will explore the Cycle of Reflecting model, which facilitates a deep and fearless examination of the dynamics behind successful and unsuccessful outcomes. You will practice applying this model to real-life scenarios, gaining insights into how to view mistakes productively, enhance team cohesiveness, and lead your team toward sustained success. By the end of this workshop, you will have a practical framework for reflective practice that you can immediately apply to improve performance in both your personal and professional life. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

Johari Window is designed to help you expand your self-awareness and enhance your interpersonal relationships. In this session, you will explore the Johari Window model, a simple yet effective tool for understanding how you present yourself and how others perceive you. You will practice applying the model to your own experiences, gaining valuable insights into your Blind Spot, those aspects of yourself that others see but you do not. This workshop will guide you in developing a plan to shift these blind spot traits into the other quadrants of the Johari Window, improving your communication, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

Circles of Power workshop equips leaders with a practical model for understanding and navigating power dynamics in the workplace. During this session, you will explore the Circles of Power model – adapted from Stephen Covey’s framework – which helps you distinguish between what you can control, what you can influence, and what lies outside your influence. By recognizing these distinctions, you will learn how to focus your energy more effectively, improving relationships, reducing wasted time, and ultimately enhancing your leadership impact. This workshop will also guide you in applying the model, helping you develop a plan to achieve balance. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

Cognitive Restructuring focuses on identifying and overcoming ineffective thought patterns that can hinder leadership effectiveness. During this session, you will explore the concept of Fundamental Attribution Error, our automatic tendency to explain others’ behavior by attributing it to their internal characteristics while overlooking external factors. By learning to recognize and replace these faulty thought patterns, you will enhance your ability to interact more effectively with others, both in your professional and personal life. The workshop will guide you in developing a plan to avoid this common error in future interactions, resulting in more thoughtful and constructive leadership. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.