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2. Module 1 (Part A) Dreaming Introduction to Self-Direction

3. Self-direction is about you.

4. Self-direction is about your everyday life.

5. Self-direction is about you being in charge.

6. Self-direction is about you being happy!

7. DREAMING CHOOSING PLANNING

8. Self- direction is about your dreams.

9. What are your dreams?

10. What is something that you would like to have happen to you?

11. Who do you want to be with?

12. What do you like to do and where do you like to do it?

13. We each have our own dreams!

14. Dreams are about the things that are important to us

15. Dreaming Out Loud Activity #1

16. Statements– yes or no?

17. Do we all think alike?

18. Activity #2 Drawing Our Dreams

19. Thank you!