What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment
This podcast has a three-part series that dives deeper into brain-based parenting. Gain invaluable insights from this series where experts and parents share strategies for supporting children’s mental development.
Teens Talk: Protecting Their Game
A standout episode. It features high school athletes discussing the real-world impact of substance use and peer pressure. This episode is a powerful tool for parents, offering strategies to support teens in making healthy choices. Listen for practical advice on guiding your child toward a substance-free lifestyle.
Positive Empowerment for Elementary Parents
Dr. Crystal Collier joins Operation Parent again to educate parents, clinicians, and educators on the principles of modifying behavior. In this webinar, Dr. Collier provides practical advice for nurturing optimal brain development and enhancing preventive skills in children from kindergarten through 5th grade. The prevalence of high-risk behavior among kids is occurring at younger ages. Dr. Collier enables parents to be proactive, empowering them to prepare their children for potential exposure to social media, gaming, and substances. The session will address strategies for promoting positive behavior and reducing negative tendencies. Feel free to bring your questions!
February 27th @1:00 PM- FREE WEBINAR
College Transition and Your Mental Health Journey: Empower Your Path
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th; 6:00pm-8:30pm @ Pace University. FREE ADMISSION.
An Invitation to Change; Including CRAFT Strategies for Family Training
Better understand what drives substance abuse in your loved one. Apply techniques to take care of yourself. Learn how to use tools that give you hope & help your loved one move away from substance use and towards change.
Interactive Zoom with Questions and Answers
March 2, 2024; 9:30 am- 2 pm
$20 Fee
Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PHD
Screening for Health, Wellness, and Well-being
SCREEN4SUCCESS which screens for health, wellness, and well-being by asking questions about a child’s life. It's a quick and easy way to identify areas where someone may benefit from more support and provides local and national resources to help address those concerns.
SAMHSA’s new “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign mobile app
This App helps parents and caregivers prepare for some of the most important conversations they may ever have with their kids. It shows them how to turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with their children about alcohol and other drugs, and equips them with the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to start and continue these conversations as their kids get older.
For more information on these events, or if you're Interested in joining this important conversation,
please email pvillestrong@pleasantville-ny.gov
