Parent Education Series Recordings

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 - Constantly Connected in a Disconnected World: Social Media Impact on Your Teen’s Mental Health

• Speaker: Jessica Butts, LCSW
• Learn how social media can impact depressive symptoms.
• Recognize 2-3 signs of social media’s negative impact your teen’s mental health.
• Identify 2-3 strategies for decreasing your teen’s dependence on social media.

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 - Ball of Emotions: How to Regulate Emotions in an Emotional World

• Speakers: Andrea Fisher, LCPC and Kayla Heiler, LSW 
• Understand what teen’s need to do daily to stay emotionally regulated.
• Recognize how basic needs affect how we regulate our emotions throughout the day.
• Identify how to respond to your teen when experiencing intense emotions.

Wed, Apr 19, 2023 - Through the Smoke: Understanding Teen Vulnerabilities to Vaping and Parent Resources

• Speaker: Tammy Tunac, LCPC, CADC
• Understand why teens are vulnerable to addiction.
• Identify the signs of substance use 
• Learn skills to talk with your adolescent and find resources.

Wed, Jun 22, 2023 - We’re in This Together: Understanding Co-dependency and the Family’s Role in Addiction Recovery

• Speaker: Rasa Ruzgys, LPC, CADC
• Identify the different roles in families.
• Define co-dependency.
• Understand how to find addiction and recovery resources. 

Wed, July 19, 2023 - Hard to Swallow: Medication Safety and the Importance of Adhering

• Speaker: Sam Epley, MSN, RN, CNL
• Identify 3 medication safety practices. 
• Recognize common reasons people do not adhere to medications and strategies to promote medication adherence.  
• Find community resources for medication safety.

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 - Goodbye Summer, Hello Anxiety! Helpful Strategies to Transition Your Teen Back to School

• Speakers: Laura Koehler, PsyD and Kristen Oldin, LSW
• Learn practical strategies to prepare your teen for going back to school. 
• Identify skills to help your teen manage school anxiety. 
• Discover how to recognize when anxiety about school becomes a problem. 

Wed, Sept 20, 2023 - A Parent’s Guide to the Mental Health System 

• Speaker: Jerry Lau, BA
• Define the levels of care in the mental health system and how to get access. 
• Identify the different mental health professionals that exist within the industry.
• Gain confidence in how to support your teen during treatment and at home. 

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 - How Do I Talk to My Teen About Trauma?

• Speaker: Jerome Kaul, PsyD
• Learn how to talk to your teen about trauma without making it worse.
• Understand what to expect from my teen after a trauma.
• Learn ways to help your teen get better after a trauma. 

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 - Building a Positive Body Image: It's More Than Just How You Look

• Speaker: Sarah Denman, MA, MSA, LCPC
• Learn factors that can affect your teen’s body image.
• Understand the ways negative body image can impact all areas of life. 
• Identify ways to see if your teen needs additional support. 

Wed, Dec 20, 2023 - Stress and Anxiety: What's the Difference and How Do I Help My Teen with Both?

• Speaker: Sari Salvesen, LCPC
• Understand how stress and anxiety can be helpful for your teen's development.
• Identify warning signs that stress and anxiety are becoming problematic.
• Learn ways to help your teen navigate stress and anxiety in healthy ways.

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 - Scrolling Minds: Navigating the Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health

• Speaker: Jessica Butts, LCSW
• Identify ways social media can impact your teen’s mental health.
• Describe self-regulation as a developmental skill.
• Identify 2-3 ways parents can help their teen develop self-regulation skills.

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 - Managing Your Teen’s Anger While Keeping Your Cool

• Speaker: Maurice McCLain, LCPC, CADC 
• Identify triggers and causes of anger.
• Understand that anger is more than an emotion. 
• Learn skills for your teen and yourself to manage anger.

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 - Navigating Your Emerging Older Teen/Young Adult Towards Independence

• Speaker: Carissa Sabal, MA, LCPC, CADC
• How to recognize when your older teen/young adult is struggling and needs support.
• Identify and learn how to set healthy boundaries with your older teen/young adult.
• Learn how to communicate your support.

Wed, May 15, 2024 - School’s Out for Summer: Maintaining Stability for Return to School

• Speaker: Sari Salvesen, LCPC
• Learn why routine is important for your teen’s mental health.
• Identify key points to focus on over the summer to maintain stability.
• Understand how to prepare your teen for a smooth transition back to school.