Training Self-reliance

Living on little money is difficult and can be stressful. It also raises questions. How do you keep track of your finances, where can you go for help and what are your entitlements? De Regenboog Groep has a number of training programs that help with this such as "On Your Own Strength" and "Working on Your Future."

On Your Own Strength training

In a training of six to ten meetings with different themes, participants at Op Eigen Kracht receive tools that help answer questions about money and money worries. Participants share tips and experiences and become more confident.

The meetings are led by an experienced trainer. Guest speakers also talk about topics such as healthy eating, saving energy and coping with stress. The Op Eigen Kracht-training takes place at different locations in Amsterdam. There is such a training in all districts.
Jona: "I learned a lot from the training. About saving money and about extras like the city pass. I feel very rich now anyway!"

Sarah: "Before, no one knew I was short of money. I was there for everyone and bought things easily, especially for others. The training helped me change this behavior."

Work on your future training

It is also possible to follow the training 'Work on your future'. In four meetings you will work with other participants on setting a personal goal, and you will take the first step to achieve this. During the training attention will be paid to communication styles: How do you communicate now and how can you do this as well as possible to achieve your goals? You can use this to your advantage, for example in conversation with an authority or potential employer.

Omar: "Because of the training I now have exactly the volunteer work that suits me."

Miriam: "I now know how to behave towards authorities and am more assertive."

Floor: "During the training I found out that I want to work as an experience specialist. I am now following the official training and feel good."

Property search training

In addition, you can sign up for the Looking for a Home Training. In two meetings you will get tips on how to search in a targeted way. Together we will look at where you stand the best chance of finding a home and what you need to have taken care of before searching.