Computerized Screening May Help Identify Youth at Risk for Suicide
Suicide rates for adolescents have risen over the past two decades. In 2019, nearly 1,600 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 died by suicide. Only about 40% of adolescents who die by suicide have been treated for a Read more >>
From following your instincts and asking for help to taking your family’s temperature and practicing “Wise Mind,” today’s podcast episode offers a heartfelt and authentic glimpse into one family’s journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is an intensive therapeutic Read more >>
Concerned About Your Child’s Learning?
Teachers are usually on the front lines of our child’s well-being, noticing learning, behavioral or attention challenges, supporting them in the classroom and relaying them to us as parents. With our kids learning from home, it’s much harder for teachers Read more >>
The Power of Radical Acceptance
Life has perhaps never felt more out of our control than it has over the past year. But refusing to accept our reality doesn’t change its outcome. Rather it increases the suffering that comes from the futility of fighting against Read more >>
What Does Twice-Exceptional Mean? Identifying and Nurturing Gifted Children with ADHD
“Twice-exceptional” (2e) is the term used to describe intellectually gifted children with great potential for academic achievement who also have a learning disability or neurological challenge, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). Read more >>
Digital Self Harm: Is It on the Rise?
In an online forum, a message appears. It contains a threat against a student from an anonymous source. The person spotting it reports it to a school official, the website or police. After a short investigation, the findings are disturbing. Read more >>
Autism & Social Skills [presentation]
We are rarely taught explicit social rules because we are just expected to figure them out. It’s quite complicated and many children on the autism spectrum struggle to navigate their social worlds. In this presentation, learn how to help your Read more >>
All Under the Same Roof: Family Dynamics While Sheltered-in-Place
Sheltering in place has created some new family dynamics. Emotions and anxiety are heightened as we deal with COVID-19, distance learning and more. What can you as a parent do to support a healthy family environment in your home? Tune Read more >>
Top 5 Strategies to Foster Mental Health in Your Child
In today’s episode, Tony Cepeda, LMFT shares sobering statistics on the current state of youth mental health along with simple strategies on how best to help manage your child’s emotional well-being. With empathy for the myriad demands on parents right Read more >>
How to Use TikTok to Engage Students in Learning
TikTok in the classroom need not be a distraction that is banned but, rather, it can be a useful tool in helping teachers reach and engage with students on a deeper and more meaningful level. Read more >>
