Life skills are positive and adaptive behaviors that make it possible for us to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life. Life skills enable us to secure our own well-being and become active and productive members of the community. Life skills are often taught by parents, either indirectly through example, or directly with the purpose of teaching a specific skill. Parenting itself can be considered a life-skill.
Sometimes, when families and relationships break down due to parental lapses, divorce, substance abuse or other risky behavior, we miss the opportunity to learn important life-skills that will help us to succeed in life. For this reason, Catholic Charities offers several life-skills classes to fill in the gaps. Keep reading for a list of times for our next series of life-skills classes . . .
Life skills are important because they help us negotiate the demands and challenges of life. They help us secure our own well-being, succeed in life and become active and productive members of the community.
Life skills are often taught by parents, either indirectly through example, or directly with the purpose of teaching a specific skill. Parenting itself can be considered a life-skill.
Sometimes, when families and relationships break down due to parental lapses, divorce, substance abuse or other risky behavior, or families grew up in completely different cultures, the opportunity to learn important life-skills that will help them to succeed in life are missed. For this reason, Catholic Charities offers several life-skills classes to fill in the gaps. Here is a list of upcoming classes. All classes are held at the Catholic Charities office at 705 Ballinger St in Garden City. Anyone is welcome to attend:
October 21 - Home Maintenance and Safety
Having a clean and safe home is something we all want to have! Attendees of this interactive class will learn about maintaining a clean and safe home environment. Cleaning tips and strategies for staying on top of housework with a busy schedule will be discussed as well as tips for how to make your home safe for yourself and children. Free cleaning supplies will be given to attendees. Contact Kate Schieferecke with any questions at 785-488-7695.
November 4 - Budgeting and Money Management
Does money make you uncomfortable? Do you constantly feel it is a struggle to pay your bills and buy what you need? This class presented by Sunflower Bank will help you make the most of your hard-earned money. Budgeting, information on opening and maintaining a bank account, and a basic overview of how to build credit will be discussed. A limited amount of gift cards and home supplies will be awarded at each class! Contact Kate Schieferecke with any questions at 785-488-7695.
November 18 - Immigration Laws and Policies
In this class information covering all immigration laws and policies will be discussed, including obtaining your green card, obtaining citizenship, family reunification laws and policies, and more. Presented by Levita Rohlman with Catholic Charities. Levita is very knowledgeable and will be able to answer a wide variety of questions regarding immigration. A limited amount of gift cards and home supplies will be awarded at each class! Contact Kate Schieferecke with any questions at 785-488-7695.
December 2 - Food and Nutrition
This interactive class will cover how to make healthier choices in your life through nutrition. The class will be hands-on and give you ideas for healthy cooking and healthy lifestyle choices. A limited amount of gift cards and home supplies will be awarded at each class! Contact Kate Schieferecke with any questions at 785-488-7695.
December 16 - How to Organize Your Life
This class will cover strategies for how to keep your life organized, including keeping track of your responsibilities by using a calendar and making a filing system for important personal records. Getting organized can greatly reduce stress and help you feel on top of things regularly. A limited amount of gift cards and home supplies will be awarded at each class! Contact Kate Schieferecke with any questions at 785-488-7695.
