Description
To prepare parents and students for a mentally resilient return to school, Tykes & Teens, a leading provider of the highest quality, evidence-based mental health services and programs for children and adolescents for 25 years, is launching a free summer video series, “Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience” which features 15-minute video segments with leading mental health experts, educators and students that will include conversations with practical tips, tools and resources to help parents and students navigate back into a routine and emerge from the pandemic with resilience.
“Mental Health Matters – Returning with Resilience” Facebook Premiere Schedule
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM – “Coming Out of the Woods”
- Eric Garza, MHA, LCSW - Tykes & Teens CEO
- Jay Biscanin, M.A., CBHCMS – Tykes & Teens Manager of Targeted Case Management, Certified Wraparound Coach and Facilitator, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
- What can we expect as we emerge from the pandemic and return to in-person school and activities? There is hope! Children are resilient! Practical tips and resources to support your child coming out of the pandemic strong and in good mental health. Plus local resources available in our community to support you.
Wednesday, July 21st at 1:00 PM – “Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone”
- Dr. Alethia DuPont, Psy. D. - Tykes & Teens Director of Outpatient Services
- A Teen Perspective
- Overwhelmed, stressed and worried about going back to in-person school and activities? How to best prepare, anxiety signs for parents and students to look for, and how to move forward with resiliency.
Wednesday, July 28th at 1:00 PM – “Depressed or Just Down?”
- Tamie Gilarski, LCSW, RPT-S - Tykes & Teens School Based Program Coordinator, Psychotherapist, Play Therapist Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor
- How do you support a student who is experiencing depression? How do you know if you're depressed or just down? How do you know when to reach out for professional help? Signs to look for and tools to create a resilient return.
Wednesday, August 4th at 1:00 PM – “Creating Routines for Stability”
- Andrea Greenlee, LCSW – Tykes & Teens Director of School Based Services and Psychotherapist
- Monique Coleman, MS – Tykes & Teens Prevention Coordinator
- Hannah Greenlee - A "Changing Vibes, Changing Lives" Student Perspective
- How to develop routines that create stability and resiliency as you return to in-person school and activities. Tips to creating a path toward preparing to return to school.
Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 PM – “Practical Steps for Students”
- Dorothy Oppenheiser – Tykes & Teens Director of Prevention Services
- Monique Coleman, MS – Tykes & Teens Prevention Coordinator
- Anthony Ferro – Jensen Beach High School Teacher
- Following more than a year of crisis and uncertainty, we'll provide practical steps from an educator's perspective on how students can overcome the stress and anxiety of returning to in-person school.
Wednesday, August 18th at 1:00 PM – “Enhancing Young Children & Family Resilience”
- Elizabeth Appleton – Tykes & Teens Director of Childcare Mental Health Consultation
- Tools for childcare staff and parents to support children ages 0 to 5 through day-to-day transitions and as start or return to school. Tykes & Teens is the sole provider of Infant Mental Health Services and Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation on the Treasure Coast.
Who
Parents/Caregivers and students
Cost
FreeHow
Tune in to Tykes & Teens Facebook channel @TykesTeens
If you have a question you would like answered during the series, email mistys@tykesandteens.org
More Info
Visit www.tykesandteens.org
