Free Informational Workshops
Workshops that offer helpful insight, tips and strategies for supporting your child's social-emotional development.
Upcoming Events
Demystifying a Neuropsychological Evaluation
February 10th from 12-1pm
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:
Understanding the process
2. Assessment domains
3. How they help parents and teachers
4. Recommendations provided
Supporting Your Child's Emotional Regulation & Nervous System
March 10th from 5:30-6:30pm
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!)