Eric Patterson is being recognized for making healthy life decisions by participating in positive activities and avoiding situations that could have a negative impact on him. Eric plays an active role in the Oxnard Communities of Practice at TCRC, where he takes advantage of learning new skills and practicing person centered skills. Eric attends SAGE stress management each week and offers positive messages to the group as they discuss daily stressors of life and how to work through them. Overall Eric has become more outgoing and interactive within his peer groups and activities he attends. Eric is a member of Ocean View’s drum circle, which recently performed in front of a large audience at the 10th Annual Gathering. Way to go Eric!