The Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) is excited to present the Save A Life Webinar Series. The Series will be modeled off of the popular program, Save A Life, with a goal to inform and empower students, parents, and adults in the community with knowledge and skills needed to make healthy decisions.
The sessions will be led by local professionals within our community. All students, parents and adults in the community are invited to join us for this free program.
#WalkTheTalk Webinar Series: Look, Listen and Link
On October 14th, ASK continued their #WalkTheTalk Webinar Series by focusing on mental health awareness. ‘Look, Listen and Link’ discusses how we can empower ourselves and others when it comes to supporting mental health education. This webinar is presented by The Warr;ors, a mental health and wellness club at North Salem High School. The club is for students who have been impacted by mental illness, those considering a career in the helping professions, medical field, or teaching, those interested in advocacy/public speaking, and those that see the value of brain health and wellness.
Presented By:
Melissa Smith, School Counselor, North Salem High School
Samantha Vilkelis, Warr;or
Alexandra DePaoli, Warr;or
#WalkTheTalk Webinar Series: Achieving Wellness Through Playing and Self Care
On October 7, ASK had their first Webinar Wednesday of the #WalkTheTalk Webinar Series, taking place as part of their month long virtual event #WalkTheTalk. This session focuses on ‘Achieving Wellness Through Playing and Self Care: Home Tools and Tips for Adults and Children to Help Lift Us Up and Bring Us Together During This “New Normal”.’ As we navigate the trials and tribulations of balancing work and schooling from home, it is easy for things like self-care and playing to take a back seat due to time constraints and the overwhelming business of the day. But forgetting to be playful and engage in self-care could be detrimental to us as individuals, families, co-workers, and as a community. In this webinar, we will explore the intricacies of the Wellness Wheel, previously introduced in our last webinar. Demonstrations of various practical applications related to areas of life on the wheel will provide participants a chance to practice these applications in real time. These demonstrations will illustrate the benefits of managing stress and anxiety. We will also explore the importance and benefits of engaging in play activities. Materials will be presented, and activities that are easy and low cost will be demonstrated. There will also be a discussion on how play fosters development socially, emotionally, and cognitively and how it can help relieve stress and anxiety experienced by so many individuals, families, and the communities.
Presented by:
Crystal Zeikowitz, LCSW, Dual Masters in Special Eduaction/Childhood Education, B.A. Psychology
David Zeikowitz, Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor, B.S.
Achieving Wellness This Back To School Season
On September 17, ASK hosted Part 3 of the Save A Life Webinar Series. This session will focus on ‘Achieving Wellness This Back To School Season: Helping Families Find A Healthy Balance Between School, Work, and Social Life During COVID-19′. As children return to school and parents return to work, families are facing unprecedented times that have brought on significant challenges. We will be exploring topics such as the emotional and physical impact stemming from COVID-19 and how this is amplified as our communities, schools, and offices continue to reopen. We will be teaching healthy coping skills to compensate for unhealthy thoughts and behavioral patterns developed during the past few months.
Presented by:
Crystal Zeikowitz, LCSW, Dual Masters in Special Eduaction/Childhood Education, B.A. Psychology
David Zeikowitz, Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor, B.S.
Navigating Your Job Search During COVID-19
On July 7th, ASK hosted Part 2 of the Save A Life Webinar Series. This session will focus on ‘Navigating Your Job Search During COVID-19’. Whether you’ve been furloughed, laid off, or are a recent graduate, landing your next job is a lot different than it was a few months ago. In this webinar, we will offer tips to make sure your resume and LinkedIn profile are in the best shape possible, discuss how to plan your job search, and prepare you to network and interview in the era of COVID-19.
Managing Stress & Anxiety During COVID-19
Quick Resource Guide
Yorktown Together! COVID-19 Resource Guide
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Premier Sponsors: WestMed Medical Group, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce
Community Resource Sponsors: State Farm, PCSB Bank, Yorktown Lions Club
Safety Net Sponsors: Club Fit, Fullerton Beck LLC, Volz Auto Group, Yorktown Athletic Club, Yorktown Grange, Yorktown High School PTSA
Workshop Sponsors: Blue Sky Counseling Associates, The Real Estate Girl – The Annette Ciccinelli Team
Friends of ASK: The Country House, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Mildred E. Strang Middle School PTSA, New York – Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information please contact Liz Talbert.