“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:
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. 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 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: CohassetRotaryClub@gmail.com 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 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.
Are you struggling to raise a child with challenging behaviors? Do you spent your nights worried about tomorrow’s behaviors? Do you dread the next call from the school, the after-school or the babysitter? You are not alone! Join other parents with similar concerns for parent skill building sessions. ********************************************************************* This training is comprised of Five, 2-hour weekly sessions lead by a Certified Parent Mentor. Suggested donation $50 The Collaborative Problem Solving model is a revolutionary, evidence-based approach that provides parents with concrete tools to better understand and help children (ages 3+) and adolescents with challenging behavior. It’s based on the understanding that many kids lack the skill, not the will, to behave well – specifically skills related to problem solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance. To learn more about Collaborative Problem Solving model, please visit www.thinkkids.org UPCOMING TRAININGS FEB-MARCH 2016 5 Tuesdays: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Feb 23, March 1,8, 15 and 22, 2016 Avalanche Advocacy Agency, Inc. 180 Old Colony Ave Suite 300 Quincy, MA 02169 To Register: send an email to info@avalancheadvocacy.org or call 617-773-1385 Register today – seating is limited! author Jamey breen at buttonwoods
2/6/2016
Featuring the Directors of Three
Leading Social Development Programs Moderated by NESCA's Nancy Roosa, Psy.D. Bruce Sabian, M.A., LMHC Academy Metrowest http://www.academymetrowest.com/ Scott McLeod, Ph.D. Aspire http://www.massgeneral.org/children/aspire/default.aspx Pamela Ely, M.S., CCC-SLP Ely Center http://elycenter.com/ Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, 7:30 – 9:00pm Newton Marriott Hotel, Newton, MA 2345 Commonwealth Avenue (Near the Intersection of I-90 and I-95) Admission: $15.00 – RSVP to info@nesca-newton.com (Please put “Workshop” in the subject line when registering.) This workshop will use a Q & A format. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance for the panelists. Please send your questions to: rwinston@nesca-newton.com Parent to parent coffee
1/20/2016
Cohasset SEPAC
Parent-to-Parent Support Coffee January 20, 2016 11 am - 1pm 149 Linden Drive, Cohasset Great place for advice on anything from services to doctors and activities for siblings. Babies are welcome. Watchful Eyes on the Young Learner
1/12/2016
Cohasset SEPAC is pleased to present
Watchful Eyes on the Young Learner by Carol Kinlan, M.ED., M.B.A. McMillan, Howland & Spence Educational Consultants. The presentation will be held at the school district’s Administrative Offices in the Community Room (143 Pond Street) Cohasset, MA 02025 Tuesday, January 12 from 7 pm - 9 pm The presentation will address the importance of timely diagnosis, interpretation and remediation of learning disorders, especially disorders related to early reading and comprehension. The presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. “Achieving Dreams” presented by author Rebecca Rizoli Cohasset Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is pleased to host “Achieving Dreams” presented by Rebecca Rizoli of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Cohasset Public Schools - Community Room in the Administrative Offices (143 Pond Street) Tuesday, December 1st 7pm-9pm. Parents and Guardians will learn how to help their children develop self-determination and self-advocacy skills through acceptance of their disability and recognizing and embracing their talents, abilities and strengths. Rebecca Rizoli, the author of Distracted Girl, has dedicated her professional career to youth and children with ADHD and other special needs, as well as their families. She is the Youth with Disabilities Coordinator at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston, Massachusetts, where she reaches out to youth aged 14-25 who are transitioning to adult life. She has also written numerous articles for the Federation's newsletter and blog, particularly around the topics of self-determination, self-advocacy, and transition. Her work has also appeared in the Boston Parents' Paper, and she has been interviewed on southern Masschusetts area radio station WATD-FM. Rebecca has also presented several workshops on self-determination and self-advocacy. Rebecca serves on the Board of Directors of The Chapman Farm School, an inclusion 6-12 school in Norwell, MA. She is on the planning committee for the Youth Leadership Forum, a four day conference for youth with disabilities sponsored by Easter Seals. She is also a mentor for Partners for Youth with Disabilities. The presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. |
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