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: 456745!
All parents and adult community members are invited to join K.N.O.W.2Prevent for a presentation by nationally renowned author and educational psychologist, Michele Borba, EdD. Based on her book, Thrivers! The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, Dr. Borba will share tips and strategies to help parents foster traits such as confidence, empathy, integrity, and curiosity to […]
Maintaining a balance between taking care of 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. About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten […]
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 Parents/Caregivers of Adolescents and Young Adults Support Group is a peer-led support group for loved ones of adolescents and young adults who are living with mental illness. For more information or to register please call NAMI Westchester at 914-592-5458.
Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one and in most cases grief symptoms decrease over time. But for some people, feelings of intense grief persist and are severe enough to cause problems in everyday life. Explore the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of prolonged grief disorder with a […]
How does the emotional support we do / do not receive as children impact our ability to manage emotions as adults? Learn the types of emotional support children need from infancy through adolescence, and the tools caregivers need to provide what each stage needs. About the instructor: Susan Dannen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker […]
Trauma is defined by the emotional and psychological effect an event has on people, and less by the event itself. Explore the science of trauma and discuss how trauma impacts physical & mental health with a licensed therapist. Register for free here.
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: 456745!
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 […]