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Mindful Discussion on Navigating Mental Health Resources for our Kids
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesThe ongoing fear, grief, and uncertainty of the pandemic have trained a spotlight on mental health, especially on that of our children and teens. But how do you know if what your child is going through is normal? And when should you seek professional intervention? In this conversation we’ll share: 1. The warning signs that […]
Navigating a Digitally Demanding World: Get Simple Strategies for Teens and Families
Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesThe Online Safety Coalition and the Needham Community Council brings this event to Needham. This workshop will be presented by Joni Siani, a broadcast journalist, dynamic lecturer author, filmmaker, radio personality and Media and Communication professor at Lasell University in MA. In this workshop, attendees will: -Learn how technological advances impact our mental health & current facts of […]
Mindful Discussion on Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Children and Teens During Troubled Times
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesAnxiety, depression, and mental health issues continue to rise in both children and adults. Disruptive and disturbing worldwide events, including COVID, intense political divisiveness, anger, mistrust, and the ramifications of the Israeli-Hamas war, have intensified mental health issues. To help children cope with the many challenges they face, it is essential that parents and other […]
Modeling Matters: What Parents Need to Know (and Do) to Decrease Stress, Worry, and Anxiety in Kids
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Community Council is excited to announce the next installment of its Mindful Community speaker series, featuring esteemed psychotherapist, Lynn Lyons. Lyons will share her insights and expertise about decreasing stress, worry and anxiety in kids through modeling. Current news about young people and mental health has created warranted concern, but the information can […]
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Everyday Strategies for Regulation: How to Use Movement and Play with Elizabeth Warner Ed.M., Psy.D.
Everyday Strategies for Regulation: How to Use Movement and Play with Elizabeth Warner Ed.M., Psy.D.
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesThe Mindful Community Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Needham Community Council, Needham Youth and Family Services, and the Becca Schmill Foundation is offering a free in-person workshop titled "Everyday Strategies for Regulation: How to Use Movement and Play". Elizabeth Warner, Ed.M, Psy.D who has 40 years of experience as a licensed psychologist working with […]
Emotions 101: Helping your child name and navigate emotions with Deborah Farmer Kris, Child Development Expert & Author
Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesThe Mindful Community Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Needham Community Council, Needham Youth & Family Services, and the Becca Schmill Foundation is offering a free in-person workshop titled "Emotions 101: Helping your child name and navigate emotions" presented by Deborah Farmer Kris, a child development expert, parent educator, educational journalist, founder of Parenthood365, and […]