Come and listen to Dr. Kim Dwyer with Dwyer Psychological Services speak on mindfulness and stress. This one hour presentation will introduce participants to the concept of mindfulness. We will begin with examining the stress response and how anxiety impacts our brain, our bodies, and our behavior, manifesting through sympathetic nervous system (SNS) arousal. After […]
The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in The Healing of Trauma Educational support group combined with book club This book by Bessel van der Kolk, MD provides a scientific background for understanding how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences. This book translates findings from neuroscience and attachment research to explore a […]
This is a virtual and confidential conversation just for Teens. Eating Disorders have many roots and origins, one of which is trauma. Over 60% of patients in eating disorder treatment have experienced some form of a traumatic event. Come join us for an informative presentation in order to better understand the relationship between trauma and […]
This year's official theme is “Break the Bias,” and the whole month is dedicated to honoring women, shining a light on their current societal contributions and celebrating the many important roles women have played throughout American history.
Join dogs from Go Team Dogs at the Center to Practice your reading. For students who prefer picture books or who would like to read along. Read along as a group~ 3pm-3:30pm Independent Reading ~ 3:30pm – 4pm. NOT A DROP OFF EVENT
This class is virtual. Mindfulness can be applied to many areas of our lives. We get the same benefits as sitting still and meditating as when we do focused, repetitious activities. Chopping vegetables, listening to music, coloring or drawing can calm our minds, slow our heart rates, and restore oxygen-rich blood to our organs when […]
This is a virtual and confidential presentation just for parents with our guest speakers from Eating Disorder Cares. Eating Disorders have many roots and origins, one of which is trauma. Over 60% of patients in eating disorder treatment have experienced some form of a traumatic event. Come join us for an informative presentation in order […]
What is it? Cultivating resilience in the face of all life’s challenges is a proactive way of dealing with the unexpected & disappointments & successes in life, including how to cope with trauma and adversity. If your student/child could benefit from this support forum SHARE WITH THEM!
The presenters talk about some bad habits and how they’ve tried to quit them. They build insight on what bad habits are and they share personal examples of their bad habits. They talk about taking care of your emotional needs, the shame of hiding your bad habits and building the motivation to quit.
Chama, Haku & Riley from Go Team Dogs will be at the Center! Come to the Center for some quiet and stress-free time with some friendly & comforting dogs. The mission of GO TEAM is to offer relief and caring. We have them at the Center to provide comfort through a canine-human bond.
Permission to Feel “This book is about personal growth and transformation through unlocking the wisdom of emotions.” -Marc Brackett, Ph.D. Once we have acknowledged to power of the past (trauma), we’re ready to begin dealing with the present. First, we recognize what we’re feeling, so that we may understand why. Only then can we see how […]
