Return to Sender

My last post was 2006 and here it is 2010 and I'm posting again. I had stopped to write in other areas and I've been doing that regularly. But, I find I do miss this outlet.

I had returned to my "Leadership for the Christian Supervisor" series because I am starting a mentoring group at the Freedom House facility in November. I will be mentoring the current residents and others who are interested on how to prepare and apply for a job.



Freedom House is a shelter for victims (women and children) of domestic and sexual abuse. It provides for emergency shelter and protection and longer term counseling and support. This job mentoring is but one small portion of the many things offered by the agency.



Although this mentoring will not be Christian based, I have always maintained good on-the-job values can be related directly to Christian based principles. And, this is the reason I returned to my earlier writings.

Our first meeting will allow the women a chance to relax around me and allow me a chance to more fully understand their needs. They will run the full gamut of employment potential regarding education, abilities and experience.



Along with the above issues, these ladies will have specific emotional, logistical, and family issues. Obtaining a job is one of the very important steps of becoming capable of independence from their abusive relationship.



I was asked to help with this exercise because of the years of supervision "under my belt" and my familiarity with Freedom House through my position on their Board of Directors. As with all mentoring opportunities, I'm sure I will gain as much as I hope to provide for these ladies.



I'm hopeful through this experience, I will again be able to return to this "Leadership for the Christian Supervisor" writing and expand it's content.