This is the workbook for the third module of the “Essential Skills for Personal Success!” curriculum, which deals with managing personal issues and relationships. The skills covered include reading to a child and helping with homework; finding telephone listings; handling money and banking matters; being organized; discovering personal learning styles; and dealing with social services agencies.

To illustrate the material being taught, the authors use four students from CAST – Community Adult Skills and Training – who are improving their essential skills. The four students – two men and two women – range in age from 18 to 46.

The authors include a variety of learning activities and provide checklists so learners can evaluate their essential skills at the beginning and end of each chapter.