Counselor Connection
2/5/2021
Parents of Seniors: Eagan Foundation Scholarships
Eagan Foundation Scholarship Applications are now being accepted online for both 2 and 4 year college bound students. Students can view the informational video HERE. Students complete one application to be considered for approximately 100 different community scholarships totaling over $100,000. All graduating students are encouraged to submit an application. Many scholarships are not based on GPA. Scholarships based on financial need require a copy of the front page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA. Be sure and file your FAFSA prior to the scholarship deadline.
Visit https://www.eaganfoundation.org/scholarship-program for details and application. Applications are due February 19, 2021.
Concordia Language Villages- Summer Programs
Concordia College offers foreign language immersion programs and youth exploration programs ranging from 1-4 weeks in 15 languages for every age and level of ability with the possibility to earn high school credit. See www.concordialanguagevillages.org for more information.
Building Trades Exploring Post
We are looking for excited youth to learn more about our Skilled and Building Trades!
Careers like Construction, Carpentry, Electricians, Glaziers, Heat and Frost Installers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Pipe Fitters, Tile layers and so much more!
February 15th 2:00 pm
Northern Star Council Leadership Center!
6202 Bloomington Rd,
St Paul, MN 55111
Helping Your Anxious Child webinar
February 10th, 7:00pm, presented by Luke Spiegelhoff, Clinical Director at Nexus-FACTS Family Healing. Many children experience anxiety at any point in time. This anxiety can significantly impact a child’s functioning in both home and school settings. Learn about the different types of anxiety and what you can do as a parent to help your child cope with the discomfort they experience as a result of their anxiety.
The Impact of Pandemic Life on Teens on demand webinar hosted by Hazelden Betty Ford
The Impact of Pandemic Life on Teens
How is pandemic life affecting the mental health and well-being of our young people? How can parents and professionals equip and empower teens to make healthy decisions and adopt resilient behaviors? Join prevention expert Deirdre Flynn to examine emerging research about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent health. Discussion will focus on translating research findings into practical prevention efforts aimed at keeping the kids in your care healthy.
Community Learning Session: Parenting in a Pandemic
MDH and SAVE invite you to join us for a new community learning session. The session is one hour long, and will create space to learn and discuss suicide prevention best practices.
The next event will discuss parenting in a pandemic, and will focus on recognizing parents in their dual role as parents and teachers, and the challenges created because of the pandemic. We will also share strategies for coping as adults try to manage everything between home, work, uncertainty, and fears. Register – Parenting in a Pandemic Feb, 23, 2021 from 9-10 a.m.
Youth Mental Health First Aid FREE Virtual Trainings
M Health Fairview Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge, or is in crisis.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Thursday, March 4th | 12:00pm-5:30pm - Register HERE
Thursday, March 11th | 12:00pm-5:30pm - Register HERE
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Beth Streit (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930