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November 19, 2020 |
Parenting in the Time of Social Media-Social Distancing-Social Change: Guiding and Supporting Kids while Caring for Yourself We are living in a rapidly changing world. Children have never come with manuals, but the current pace of change means we are scrambling as parents to understand and guide our children. Family Therapist Rob Abbot will provide some perspective on the challenges that youth and parents face, as well as some strategies for navigating them with attention to the needs of your kids and of yourself. |
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December 2, 2020 |
Today’s Going to Be A Good Day This workshop will help parents understand the role of anxiety and overthinking in the day to day lives of their children and themselves. This session will help all family members cultivate resilience and develop a personal growth mindset, as well as gain strategies to address overwhelm before it impacts productivity. |
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December 9, 2020 |
Microsoft TEAMS 101 This workshop will give you the skills and tools that you need to help support your child during virtual learning. Get a step-by-step tutorial on how to use Microsoft TEAMS. |
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December 10, 2020 |
Grieving A Loss While Living A Life Children who are struggling with feelings around death of a loved one need help with the complex challenges of grieving. Despite the energy it takes children to manage the emotionally exhausting reactions connected to grief, they are still required to meet responsibilities of school, socialize with peers and achieve the expectations of growing up. This workshop will provide insight into the multi-faceted impacts of loss on a child’s life. A focus will also be placed on secondary losses related to changes in school and daily life due to the recent pandemic. Creative arts activities that parents and children can engage in together will be introduced to encourage the expression of feelings and the development of coping strategies. Activities will be discussed to help parents communicate with their children about loss, increase self-awareness and identify needs. |
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January 6, 2021 |
eSchool Parent Portal Training This workshop will help you navigate the Parent Portal and stay on top of your child’s academic progress. We will go over how to log into the parent portal, view your child’s grades, attendance, schedule, report cards, transcripts, and communicate with your child’s teachers. |
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January 21, 2021 |
30 Minute Mindfulness and Meditation This workshop will provide a moment for individuals or teams to check in and discuss their current emotional state and concerns. This 30-minute session will help participants develop personal coping skills to manage anxiety and stress through mindfulness, meditation, reframing of thoughts, and engaging in present-focused practices to de-stress. |
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February 11, 2021 |
Parenting in the Pandemic This workshop will explore the impact of the recent rapid changes caused by the Pandemic on parenting while juggling work, supporting the remote learning of their children, and personal self-care. Participants will learn concrete strategies and relaxation techniques to support themselves. This workshop includes mindfulness and meditation practices. |
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March 4, 2021 |
Current Drug Trends and the Impact of the Pandemic This workshop for parents/guardians takes a look at what substances are trending at the moment and which chemicals are becoming more popular. It will explore social values, customs and norms that promote substance use among students, as well as, marketing techniques that target school-aged children. It will also examine how the current health crisis has impacted substance use and self-medication. |
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April 7, 2021 |
Suicide Prevention/Intervention This workshop will explore signs and intervention approaches to prevent suicide. |
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*All forums take place at 7 PM and advanced registration is requested.