We tackle the unique social issues that lead to problem drug use and criminal behaviour through the provision of a quality education system and personal supports. Matt Talbot Community Trust support adults in recovery from addiction and those in contact with the criminal justice within a drug-free community education programme endeavouring to create change at grassroots level. Our organisation wor
ks, primarily with individuals in an outcome focussed, holistic and person-centered way with emphasis on a strengths-based approach encouraging the continued development of critical thinking, solution focussed, and peer to peer learning. There is a strong emphasis on digital literacy to empower each participant as active citizens. This is embedded into our educational model of Project Based Learning which in its most simplistic form means bringing people together to learn through doing to achieve the project objectives. At its core, we work to promote lifelong learning, build soft skills and open up opportunities for each participant to become leaders in their own communities through our Life Coaching training and peer coaching circles Each participant owes their journey of change and build a “toolbox” of skills that increases resilience, ownership and taking responsibility in decision making toward a different future. Three Strand Approach of
Employability - Future Options Process
Wellness - Building Resilience, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Education - Project-Based Learning, Peer to Peer, Blended Learning, and Digital Skills all linked to Active Citizenship
Employability based on our Future Options Programme
Future Options Programme
Flexible and tailored to the individual.
• Overall objective is to obtain and maintain meaningful employment.
• Working with Participants on Strength Based Outcomes.
• Focus on the development of soft skills
• Added skills such as life coaching and peer-to-peer mentoring.
• Collaboration with our corporate partners. Ongoing support and mentoring, sharing skills and resources
Wellness – Building Resilience, Recovery and Rehabilitation
Fitness
• Gym membership
• Yoga
• Rowing – DCC rowing club
• Kayaking – Level 1 Kayaking skills
• Hiking – Wicklow Way, Three Peaks Challenge
• Walk and Talk
• Peer lead activities -cycle amongst friends, The Adventure Club, Lads and Dads
CRA (Community Reinforcement Approach)
Smart Recovery to include Women’s Only weekly Smart meeting (commencing 22nd September 2022)
Life Coaching
• Coaching for Resilience based on the GROW model.
• Learning to reflect, make informed choices, and take responsibility
• Peer to-Peer Coaching Circles
One to One support and care planning using Outcome Star
Education Model: Project-Based Learning
Project Based Learning is an active student-centered form of instruction characterised by autonomy, constructive investigation, goal setting, collaboration, communication, and reflection
• Participants learn deeply, think critically
• Participants work on projects that are meaningful and relevant to their culture, their lives, and their future
• Participants collaborate and receive guidance from mentors and experts
• Participants use a project management process that enables them to proceed effectively from project initiation and completion
• Participants reflect on their work and learning throughout the project to successfully achieve project aims
