Mindfulness and your Mental Well-Being!

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 

This presentation is to focus on your self-care. There is a great deal of stress we all face every day and especially during the Holidays. You will see with practice and strategies learned in this presentation that you will actually have more time, more energy and patience with your teens. 

"Children soak in and model after the things we do and say so parents have an essential role in modeling and being mindful and skillful! It’s no wonder that the enormity of our responsibilities can lead to feelings of overwhelm, stress, exhaustion, and even inadequacy in our role as a parent, which can negatively impact our health, well-being, and relationships with loved ones. Parents often put themselves last when it comes to caring for the family, because we think that’s how it’s supposed to be. No one taught us anything different."

"Children cannot be what they can’t see! For your child to experience well-being, it is vital that you practice well-being for yourself. Mindfulness can be a powerful tool that can help you enjoy life and reduce stress!"

Date:  December 2, 2020 (Wednesday)

Time:  6:00pm – 7:15pm

Location:  Virtual - Google Meet Link 

                  https://meet.google.com/csu-pxxd-kkh?hs=122&authuser=0

Presenter:  Frank Daly (Mindfulness Coach)

Facilitator:  Rajani Rastogi, LMSW (HHS Social Worker)

See our recorded presentation below. (A big thank you to Garron- the presentation was so well received we are trying to accommodate additional dates. Stay tuned)! 

Teen Depression and Anxiety

This virtual education session, presented by Garron Griffitts, LCSW, focuses on what parents need to understand about teen depression and anxiety, and some specific skills and tools they can practice to help their child through these feelings. Garron shares what he calls the “Adolescent Dilemma” and how it contributes to them experiencing depression and anxiety. He also reported what teens identify as their biggest stressors in life and what parents can do to minimize that stress.

Please view the Accompanying PowerPoint.