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parent education series 

3/31/2016
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Anxiety Treatments: Alternatives to Medication

3/22/2016

“Research indicates that youth today are contending with significantly higher rates of stress and anxiety that interfere with their academic, social, and emotional success.
 

This presentation will cover:
  • A brief overview of how anxiety functions and interacts with children’s attention and learning
  • Treatments for anxiety which are alternatives to medication 
  • Cognitive-behavioral and Mindfulness-based approaches to psychotherapy for anxiety and related disorders in children
  • Mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation and how they can alleviate anxiety
  • The relationship between breathing and the central nervous system

​Tuesday, March 22, 2016


Sponsored by Academy MetroWest 
218 Speen St., Natick

7:00pm to 8:30pm 
It is open to the public and admission is free.  


Presenters:
Dr. Angela Currie, PH.D, Neuropsychologist, NESCA
Dr. Currie specializes in the diagnosis and evaluation of psychiatric disorders in children, adolescents and young adults, and has a particular interest in the differential diagnosis of learning and self-regulation challenges and extensive expertise in the treatment of anxiety.

Christine Andre, M.A, NESCA Staff Clinician, NESCA
Ms. Andre is a skilled cognitive-behavioral therapist specializing in anxiety. Ms.Andre is a doctoral candidate at Suffolk University and completed a practicum at the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Institute at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital. A skilled therapist, Ms. Andre is staff clinician in the AASC, NESCA's Intensive Anxiety & Attention Skills Coaching Program.

​Daniel Chase, M.A.C, NESCA
Mr. Chase received his training at The New England School of Acupuncture after years of study both here and in Japan, He earned his Master's Degree in Acupuncture (MAC). Chace is also a Diplomat of Acupuncture of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and licensed in Massachusetts by the Board of Registration in Medicine.

Hannah Gould, M.ED., RYT, Director of Adaptive and Therapeutic Yoga, NESCA
Hannah received her M.Ed. in the education of children with special needs from Simmons College in 1999. Ms. Gould received her certification as a yoga teacher in 2005, and since 2007, she has offered private and small group therapeutic yoga sessions at NESCA.
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Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts

3/21/2016
Cohasset Rotary Club presents
Joe
and Marti Dumas
from the​
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts


March 21, 2016
Cohasset
Lightkeepers Cottage
6:30-8 beginning with dinner
RSVP by prior Friday please for dinner
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The Brain Injury Association of MA (BIA-MA) Ambassador Program's mission is to provide support to brain injury survivors and their families, offer programs to prevent brain injury, educate the public about the risks and impact of brain injury and advocate for legislation and improved services.

Ambassadors present their knowledge and personal insight into brain injury, making a seamless link between prevention and real life examples. The Ambassadors stress the importance of prevention because there is no cure for brain injury. The BIA-MA Ambassador Program offers its services to a variety of audiences, ranging from local civic groups, businesses, and medical facilities.  
Our Ambassadors are people from your community.
The Ambassadors have either sustained a brain injury or have a loved one with a brain injury.
You can also find information about our program at 
www.biama.org/help/ambassador.html.

​REGISTER FOR DINNER AND SPEAKER:
[email protected]
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But they're only 12: Why and how to begin transition planning

3/17/2016
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38th annual legislative reception

3/9/2016
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Taking Care of Me: Relaxation Class for Parents & Caregivers 

3/8/2016
Hosted by Cohasset SEPAC

This workshop, presented by Susanne Hallisey, will focus on the integration of stress management tools and relaxation techniques to support the challenges of everyday life. Come rejuvenate with others who understand what you are experiencing at home and leave with a valuable set of calming tools for you and your family.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7pm
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Cohasset District’s Administrative Offices Community Room
​(143 Pond Street, Cohasset) 

Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat (if you have one) and pillow and blanket (if needed for comfort), towel and water bottle.
 
The workshop is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. 
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