Parents

Selective Mutism -Tips and Strategies for the Caregiver
September 10, 2024
Rachel Busman, PsyD and
This live webinar was presented by Dr. Rachel Busman who shared tangible tips and strategies for caregivers of a child with SM..
Unpacking Postpartum Depression: From Causes to Treatment
October 21, 2024
Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Responding to the Surgeon General’s Call to Support Parental Well-Being
December 12, 2024
Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA and
December 12 Live Free Webinar. Parenting today is more challenging than ever, and the U.S. Surgeon General has highlighted the urgent need to support parents’ mental health. Join us to discover how small mindset shifts and science-backed strategies can make a meaningful difference.
Managing Stress and Anxiety During the Holidays
December 3, 2024
Brian Richter, PhD, ABPP and
Free Live December 3 Webinar. The holidays can be a time of joy, and they also can bring added pressures. This presentation will explore holiday stress and anxiety, discuss practical tools to deal with these feelings, and get you ready to embrace the season with resilience.
No parent wants to make things worse for their child, and certainly not when they’re already struggling with mental health symptoms, but explaining what is causing a child’s inner havoc and distress or outer symptoms can be a relief. It can separate the child from the symptoms.
When our children ask us the big questions, such as “Why?” or “What are we going to do?” after a flood, earthquake or hurricane has destroyed their home, community or disrupted daily life, adults can get stuck thinking that they must provide an explanation for the unexplainable.
Breastfeeding is a learned behavior for both baby and parent that requires guidance, nurturing, and support. However, as many of us who have breastfed before know, it does not always go well.