Alliance For Safe Kids

Spotlight on Recovery - Family Support Group
2023-01-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. ​
Wednesday 7-8pm
Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100
*No passcode required

Understanding Anxiety
2023-01-11 12:00 - 13:00
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. An accessible guide to understanding what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording & resource info 24 hours after the live event.
About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi’s career as a social worker and therapist she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love.
Register for FREE here

Spotlight on Recovery - Family Support Group
2023-01-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-01-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-12-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-12-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-12-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-12-06 18:30 - 20:00
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. ​
Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm
Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/2241277364
​Passcode: [REDACTED]

Westchester Breathes
2023-01-06 09:30 - 10:30
Register below for this FREE 50 minute weekly program. As confirmation of your registration, a meeting link will be sent to the email you provide below. You can use the same link for each session
Register for FREE here

Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
2023-01-04 12:00 - 13:00
Maintaining a balance between caring for loved ones and setting healthy boundaries for yourself can be challenging. Learn how to express your own needs without guilt, strike a healthy balance between caregiving and self-care, and tips for negotiating compromises with a licensed therapist.
Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording & resource info 24 hours after the live event.
About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi’s career as a social worker and therapist she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love.
Register for FREE here

Westchester Breathes
2022-12-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-12-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-12-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-12-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-12-02 09:30 - 10:30
Register below for this FREE 50 minute weekly program. As confirmation of your registration, a meeting link will be sent to the email you provide below. You can use the same link for each session.
Register for FREE here.

How Does Therapy Work?
2022-12-27 12:00 - 13:00
For many of us, what happens in psychotherapy is a mystery. Discuss the reasons why people go to therapy, how to choose a therapist, what the therapy process truly looks like, and how it works in this one-hour seminar.
Register for FREE here.

Family Reactions to Mental Illness
2022-12-22 12:00 - 13:00
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register for FREE here.

Spotlight on Recovery - Family Support Group
2022-12-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-07 19:00 - 20:00
Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. ​
Wednesday 7-8pm
Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100
*No passcode required.

The Power of Play
2022-12-19 12:00 - 13:00
Play is so important to child development that it has been recognized as a “right” by the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights. Learn how play impacts mental health, learning, and social-emotional connections from childhood through adolescence and how to engage & communicate with children in play in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist. We’ll also explore how play can strengthen positive connections in families and what you can do to promote the power of play in your home & community.
Register for FREE here.

Virtual Overdose Prevention Training
2022-12-15 18:30 - 20:00
Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids in the nervous system for 30-90 minutes. Naloxone is administered by injection or intranasal. Following training, participants receive a kit by mail. Presented by our partners at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard.
Register by email: ssal@drugcrisisinourbackyard.com

Creating a Low-Stress Environment and Minimizing Crises
2022-12-15 12:00 - 13:00
Families are susceptible to strain from a number of sources including work and school obligations, illness, finances, interpersonal conflict, and more. Learn strategies to create and maintain a low-stress environment, identify & respond to ‘red flags’, and communicate in times of crisis with a licensed therapist.
Register for FREE here.

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
2022-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
Does compassion cause suffering? When does it go too far and how can caregivers protect their own wellbeing? Learn the warning signs, who is at risk, and how to restore your emotional energy with a licensed therapist.
Register here for FREE.

K.N.O.W. to Prevent: Creating Stability in a Changing World Cultivating Teen Mental Health in 2023
2022-12-07 19:00 - 20:00
The world is shifting – between emerging from COVID-19 precautions, war in Europe, climate concerns, and political polarization, society feels very different now than it did just a few years ago. Although it’s been stressful on all of us, youth have had the additional challenge of coping with these changes without the same perspective or mental tools as adults, leading to a nationally-recognized emergency in youth mental health. As a parent, it can be difficult to know where to start – how to create a sense of stability for our children in a very unstable time.
Join psychologist Dr. Aaron Weiner for an exploration of three foundational principles in creating emotional stability – connection, structure, and confidence – and how parents can work with their kids to build these tools for emotional resilience from home.
Register for FREE now.

Holiday Stress & Self-Care
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00
The “most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t always feel that wonderful. Demands on our time and energy often leaving us feeling tired, disappointed, and depressed. This one-hour seminar includes practical tips to manage the stress that accompanies the holidays, prioritizing self-care, and getting the support you need. Let’s bring more “peace & joy” back into your holiday season!
About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi’s career as a social worker and therapist she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love.
Register for FREE here.

Why Can’t I Just Stop? Understanding OCD in Children and Adolescents
2022-12-05 12:00 - 13:00
Children with obsessive compulsive disorder usually know that persistent negative thoughts & compulsive behaviors are not typical and desperately want to stop, but they don’t know how. Oftentimes they hide their symptoms from the world out of embarrassment and shame, causing them to feel isolated & misunderstood. Discuss OCD symptoms and causes with a licensed therapist, as well as the impact on social and emotional development. Learn what treatment options are available and discover practical tips to provide a supportive environment.
Register for FREE here.
