VIDEO COURSE
THE FIRST MONTHS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING
This course helps young people in foster and residential care, as well as care leavers, prepare for independent living and navigate everyday challenges with greater confidence. Together with a guest expert, we explore practical topics ranging from managing daily responsibilities and personal finances to building healthy relationships and finding support.
GUEST EXPERT
Boris Vayderman
Specialist in adolescent psychology, lecturer and PhD student in the Department of Psychology at HSE University. He spent four years working at the Arithmetic of Good charitable foundation, supporting children with experience in care and foster families, and helping children in residential care find mentors. He has also developed educational webinars and training programs for teenagers.
OUR EPISODES
Expert in adolescent psychology
EPISODE 01 •
MANAGING INDEPENDENT LIVING
01 — How can you plan your week to get everything done?
02 — Which important documents should you keep, and how can you avoid losing them?
03 — How can you keep track of important payments and deadlines?
04 — What should you do if something goes wrong at home?
05 — What should you look out for when starting your first job?
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EPISODE 02 •
MONEY AND FINANCIAL SAFETY
01 — How do you create a monthly budget?
02 — What should you do if you run out of money before your next paycheck?
03 — What do you need to know about loans and installment plans?
04 — How can you protect your bank card?
05 — What should you do if someone you know asks to borrow money?
EPISODE 03 •
RELATIONSHIPS, BOUNDARIES, AND SUPPORT
01 — What information should you keep private?
02 — How can you build a support network with no family around?
03 — How can you set boundaries?
04 — How can you leave an unhealthy relationship, even when you're afraid of being alone?
05 — What should you do if someone threatens your safety?
Please note that this course is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized advice from a qualified professional. We provide general guidance, but everyone is responsible for making their own decisions and for the consequences of their actions.
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