I would like to introduce you all to my amazing client Lloyd! When Covid hit, just like many of us, Lloyd turned into a homebody. He was not able to go out and do much, was not able to attend his day program and unfortunately started a new routine of staying up very late and sleeping in until 3-4 in the afternoon.
Making Goals
Over the last year and a half, I have had the pleasure of watching Lloyd grow and change and begin making goals for himself. He has worked hard on community safety and awareness, engaging in new activities, including Compass events, and attending the gym on a regular basis. He loves being able to go to GCD Fitness and help other clients with their personal fitness goals. Lloyd has also shown an interest in cooking and meal prepping. He and his Life Coach, Margaret, have worked together on making new healthy meals at home to help him better his cooking skills as well as help him save money. Recently, his favorite meal to cook is spaghetti!
A Bright Light
Lloyd is a bright light with such a wonderful personality. It truly has been a joy to see him come out of his shell. Lloyd was also never someone who really wanted to engage in events at Compass, but more recently has decided to give it a try. He is so excited to participate in the movie night, our backyard retreat at Lake Siskiyou, as well as attending the Shasta District Fair! Lloyd has also been excelling in advocating for himself. He used to be very quiet and let so many things go, but now he speaks up and expresses his frustrations and concerns which has helped solve problems and make life a little easier.
Progress Made
Lloyd is also very passionate about Yu-Gi-Oh cards, and recently found a new place here in town called Matrix, which offers Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments on Saturdays. He spent one Saturday all by himself at a tournament meeting new people and enjoying a game he loves. This was such a huge accomplishment, and I cannot express how amazing this is! Lloyd also enjoys bowling, going to the movies, and listening to music. We are all so proud of Lloyd and the progress he has made, and we cannot wait to see how much he will grow over the next year!