Mar
3

Free Informational Workshop: Supporting Your Child's Emotional Regulation & Nervous System

Join Dr. Sara Teta, a NYS Licensed Psychologist, to learn about your child’s nervous system and strategies to support their regulation and anxiety levels. This workshop will provide parents with knowledge and strategies to support your child with emotional regulation through the lens of Dr. Daniel Seigel's concept of The Hand Model of the Brain and what it means to "Flip Your Lid". The presentation includes the basics for understanding the brain and how it communicates with the nervous system to keep us safe physically and emotionally on a daily basis, the big emotions (anger, sadness, worry, and stress), and big reactions that occur as a result, and how to incorporate strategies for self-regulation (for both parent and child!) 

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Feb
13

Free Informational Workshop: Demystifying a Neuropsychological Evaluation

Join Erica Miller, PhD, from Connected Minds NYC and E&R Psychology, to learn about neuropsychological evaluations and recommendations. Erica is a New York and New Jersey State licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological assessment and evidenced-based treatments. She is skilled at integrating practical and research-based recommendations to support students and families.

Topics of discussion include:

  1. Understanding the process

2. Assessment domains

3. How they help parents and teachers

4. Recommendations provided

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Jan
13

Free Informational Workshop Nourishing Young Minds: The Sleep-Nutrition-Mental Health Connection

Nourishing Young Minds: The Sleep-Nutrition-Mental Health Connection

Join Ruchi Kumar, M.A., ET/P, CHC, MHC-LP, a mental health counselor, educational therapist, health and wellness coach and yoga teacher, to learn about sleep hygiene and good nutrition for optimal mental health of children. She will focus on the body’s natural circadian rhythms and the benefits and techniques for developing good sleep routines and habits. She will also discuss good nutrition that augments optimal mental and physical wellbeing, including appealing to the body’s three doshas. This lecture will be child focused and aimed at providing simple, realistic, and attainable goals to optimize mental health in the areas of sleep and nutrition.

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Dec
16

Informational Workshop How to Talk to Your Child About Their Learning and Social-Emotional Differences


How to Talk to Your Child About Their Learning and Social-Emotional Differences

Join Dr. Jessica Meister, PsyD, a neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluation of children, adolescents, and young adults, and Dr. Adina Goodman, PsyD, a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in assessment of children and adolescents, to learn age-appropriate strategies for how to communicate with your child about their learning and social-emotional differences (including diagnoses such as dylexia, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, and others), as well as how to support their growth and success.

Topics of Discussion:

  1. Discussing your child’s unique profile with them in a developmentally appropriate manner

  2. Working towards a Growth Mindset and identifying strength areas

  3. “Do’s and Dont’s “of talking with your child about their challenges and diagnoses

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Nov
21

Informational Workshop Holiday Harmony: Tips to Prepare Kids for the Season

Holiday Harmony: Tips to Prepare Kids for the Season

Dr. Rebecca Grossman from Whole Mind and Rebecca Bacon, M.S., CCC-SLP from Social City will be collaborating on a webinar to discuss strategies to manage children during the holidays. From a psychology and speech-language pathology lens, you will learn ways to proactively prepare your kids, redirect and support them during family time, and provide reinforcement.

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Sep
27

Caregiver Workshop: Strategies for a Successful Transition Back to School

On Friday 9/27 from 12-1pm…

Join learning specialist and Smarten Up founder, Mara Koffmann, to learn more about how to set your child up for success this school year by building stronger executive function skills. With more than 15 years of experience in the field of education, including as a learning specialist at the Marymount School and Metropolitan Montessori, Mara has supported countless families with all things learning and development for K-college students. She will share tips and strategies, and answer your questions, for how to help your child thrive this school year and beyond!

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