Resilient Highland Park

01/05/2026

Join Resiliency Specialist, Jazmin Alejandro, LSW, for a conversation in growing your resilience this year and enjoy a painting night afterwards.🎨🖼️

All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration closes on 1.19.26 at 12pm. You will receive an email confirming your registration from the Resiliency Division.

12/29/2025

A vision board is a collage of images, words, and affirmations that represent goals and dreams, serving as a visual tool for motivation and focus. By regularly viewing a physical board, you can clarify your aspirations, strengthen your belief in achieving them, and stay motivated to take action.

Drop by the Library between 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM to create your own vision board on Monday, January 19.

12/03/2025

👋 Come say hi and choose a sticker to take home with you!

07/05/2025

06/25/2025

Join us at the Highland Park Public Library for sound meditation on July 1 at 6:30 PM. Relax and rejuvenate with the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/44hBmRL

05/21/2025

Wednesday Wellness: Meditation

Meditation is a mindfulness practice that involves focusing and quieting the mind. Benefits can include reducing stress, improving concentration, refocusing our thoughts, and enhancing self-awareness. Start small - just 1 or 2 minutes and gradually increase time as you feel more comfortable.

Try it!: https://bit.ly/2VwtIzC

La meditación es una práctica de atención plena que implica enfocar y aquietar la mente. Algunos beneficios son la reducción del estrés, la mejora de la concentración, la reorientación de nuestros pensamientos y la mejora de la autoconciencia, entre muchos otros.

05/08/2025

Join us at the Highland Park Public Library for laughter yoga on Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 PM! This unique session combines intentional laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and ease anxiety. Experience the joy of letting go, boosting your mood, and cultivate a sense of calm and wellness- all while having fun!
Register: https://bit.ly/433W7zB

04/28/2025

Stop by the Resiliency Division table at the Highland Park Public Library tomorrow, Tuesday, April 29, between 2:00 and 4:00 PM!

Chat with a social worker, learn about our services, or just come say hello - we'd love to see you!

02/28/2025

Weekly Wellness: Managing Distress

When we experience strong negative emotions or emotional pain, feeling "better" or happy can seem impossible. In these moments, we can instead focus on managing, or coping, with that discomfort.

To learn more about managing distress after a mass violence incident, visit: https://bit.ly/4b38EqC

Cuando experimentamos fuertes emociones negativas o dolor emocional, sentirnos “mejor” o felices puede parecer imposible. En esos momentos, lo que podemos hacer es concentrarnos en manejar o afrontar ese malestar.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo manejar la angustia después de un incidente de violencia masiva, visite: https://bit.ly/4b38EqC

01/30/2025

Two days left! Visit https://hpremembrance.org/survey to share your feedback for the future location of the permanent place of remembrance.

12/18/2024

REMINDER: The City is planning for a permanent place of remembrance, and your feedback on potential locations is critical to help ensure that this space(s) pays tribute to the memory of the victims of the Highland Park shooting and honors the community’s resilience. Complete this survey now through January 31, 2025 to share your feedback: hpremembrance.org/survey.

La Ciudad está planificando un lugar permanente de conmemoración y su opinión sobre las posibles ubicaciones es fundamental para ayudar a garantizar que este espacio rinda tributo a la memoria de las víctimas del tiroteo Highland Park y celebre la resiliencia de la comunidad, especialmente la de aquellos que resultaron heridos. Complete esta encuesta, que estará disponible hasta el 31 de enero de 2025, para compartir su opinión: hpremembrance.org/survey. La División de Resiliencia de la Ciudad ofrece apoyo a las personas afectadas por el tiroteo, visite resilienthpil.org para obtener más información.