On March 21, 2024, HS/EHS of Fayette County hosted our annual registration day at four of our centers in Fayette County. The event was open to pregnant moms and families with children ages 0-5 that were interested in our program and gave them the option to apply for...
In June 2023, Jennifer found herself unemployed from her General Manager position. She had to apply for Unemployment Compensation for the first time in 13 years. She was selected for the Re-Employment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) Program, a mandatory...
Spring started out with guessing whether the groundhog would see his shadow or not. We encouraged the children to vote on whether or not we were going to have six more weeks of winter and created a graph to display our data! Those who said we were going to have an...
The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland / Fayette Inc. (PIC) is celebrating 40 years of offering youth programs in Westmoreland/Fayette counties. To celebrate this milestone, PIC is welcoming all youth to their Youth Open House events to learn more about all PIC...
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Head Start / Early Head Start FAQs The Private Industry Council discusses frequently asked questions for Head Start and Early Head Start students. Private Industry Council operates the Head Start / Early Head Start program for Beaver and Fayette Counties in the...
…Listen Actively…
Active listening is a powerful tool for improving communication and deepening relationships. When we listen actively, we are fully present in the moment, giving full attention to the other person and seeking to understand their perspective. To practice active listening, try the following:
…Show Appreciation…
Expressing gratitude and appreciation is a simple but effective way to strengthen relationships and build trust. When we show appreciation, we are acknowledging the other person’s value and contributions to our life. Some ways to show appreciation include:
…Practice Forgiveness…
Conflict and hurt feelings are inevitable in any relationship. But learning to forgive can help you to move past them and strengthen your connection with the other person. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or condoning hurtful behavior, but it does mean choosing to let go of resentment and bitterness. Some tips for practicing forgiveness include:
…Neutralize Negativity…
Negativity is sometimes due to physiological reasons- being tired, hungry, or thirsty. When we generally do not feel well, we sometimes react in negative ways. Another source of negativity can be when our expectations are not met. We get angry when what we think should happen doesn’t, or when something does happen that we think shouldn’t.
Try to neutralize negativity in these ways:
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