VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
December 5, 2024 | 6:00pm-7:30pm CST
Fee: FREE for any OS Team youth or adult  |  $15 for any attendee not a part of an OS Team

Description: Our interactive training, “Recognizing warning signs and increasing protective factors to promote well-being” is designed to equip participants with practical tools and techniques to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence.
Key Objectives:

1. Identify distress in yourself and others.
2. Explore various protective factors and understand their effectiveness in different situations.
3. Discover strategies to enhance resilience, enabling you to bounce back stronger from adversity.
4. Develop a personalized self care plan tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. Set achievable goals for implementing these strategies in your daily life.

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IN PERSON
Location: Highland Middle School | 2813 IL-160, Highland, IL 62249
January 28, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm CST
Fee: FREE for any OS Team youth or adult  |  $25 for any attendee not a part of an OS Team

Description: Dive into the digital world with us as we uncover the real impact of social media and tackle the pressing issue of cyberbullying.
In this exciting training, you’ll discover:

• What cyberbullying really is and the various ways it can manifest online.
• The surprising reasons behind why someone might turn to cyberbullying.
• The profound effects cyberbullying has on both the victims and the bullies.
• How the choices you make on social media today can shape your future.
• Actionable steps to start making positive changes immediately.
• Smart and healthy ways to handle cyberbullying if it happens to you or someone you know.
• Why speaking out against cyberbullying is a brave move, not "snitching."
• Plus, we’ll take a closer look at the top 3 most popular apps, exploring the awesome things they offer as well as their darker sides.

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IN PERSON
Location: Rich Township High School STEM Campus  |  3600 W 203rd St. Olympia Fields 60461
February 12, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm CST
Fee: FREE for any OS Team youth or adult  |  $25 for any attendee not a part of an OS Team

Description: Join Emma and Amari for an exciting evening of community-building and connection! Dive into a series of dynamic team-building activities and exercises designed to strengthen your bonds, enhance your leadership skills, and foster a deeper sense of unity within your team. This training offers a unique opportunity to explore new ways of collaborating and leading, all while having fun and engaging with fellow team members. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow together and elevate your teamwork to the next level!

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VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
February 26, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:30pm CST
Fee: FREE for any OS Team youth or adult  |  $15 for any attendee not a part of an OS Team

Description: Join us for Becoming a Mental Health Warrior, a training designed for you to tackle the mental health challenges that so many of us face today. Life can be overwhelming—whether it’s the pressure to succeed, navigating relationships, or just dealing with the everyday stress that can take a toll on your mental well-being. In this presentation, you’ll learn that it’s okay to admit when things are tough and that everyone goes through it. We’ll dive into how you can be honest with yourself about what’s really affecting you and give you simple, practical ways to build habits that make you stronger every day. This is about more than just getting through; it’s about thriving, understanding yourself better, and creating a space where you and your friends can talk openly about mental health, break the stigma, and support each other.

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