St. Louis Park Community Education

In these difficult times, most of us are being faced with challenges that we never expected. We cannot control outside forces. What we can do, is do our best to not let the stress overwhelm us. In this completely free Intro to Meditation class, I’ll show you easy techniques to help manage stress. We’ll focus on two types of meditation: Mindfulness and Walking. The walking meditation is designed for all ages and great for children age 3+. Join us online! This class will be held online using Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the day and time of class and Victoria will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home!

Dress for Success is offering this series on Professional Intelligence - watch one or all five videos to help you grow your skills for the workplace. Simply click the links below. These classes are FREE thanks to the support of St. Louis Park Family Services Collaborative and sponsorship by Dress for Success. Dress for Success Twin Cities is a local non-profit that serves women ages 18 and older with their career advancement. Introduction - We will cover the topics of Emotional Intelligence and Executive Functioning and how to increase it to assist with your job search and on-the-job success. Networking - In this session we will learn how to nurture our network with meaningful connections to help us land a job and ensure our career resiliency in a constantly changing workforce. Resumes and Cover Letters - We’ll go over the importance of using a recent, relevant, and customized resume and cover letter in this class. Communication - Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills are critical to both our job search and career advancement. Interviewing - This class provides much needed interviewing tips and techniques to help us gain the confidence and skills we need to interview like a STAR. Time Management - This session provides tools and techniques to help us manage your time effectively during job search and at on-the-job. We will also cover the importance of prioritizing self-care. Teamwork (no video) - Nearly every job requires some sort of teamwork. We cover skills needed to effectively work with others who may or many not have the same priorities and preferences as ourselves. Join us online! Click the titles above to watch the recorded classes.

Inside the Teen Bedroom: Many parents consider their teenager's bedroom to be off limits, but sometimes too much privacy can be harmful. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation created this unique and interactive look inside the lives of teenagers to urge parents to open the door and open their eyes to everyday items that could signal a young person’s involvement in risky or harmful behaviors. During this interactive presentation, parents will: Identify possible warning signs of substance use, eating disorders, self-harm and other mental health disorders Discuss strategies for communicating effectively with teens, setting clear expectations, and modeling healthy behaviors Provide resources for intervention and other prevention information This class will be held in-person AND online, so you can choose to attend however you prefer! Please select your preference when registering.