Programs Sponsored By: The Mahar Regional School District with funding provided through a Department of Secondary and Elementary Education School Improvement Grant on Drop Out Prevention
Understanding Eating Disorders and Body Image
When: Wednesday, May 9, 6 to 7:30 pm with time after for informal talk and questions
Where: Charlotte Ryan Theatre
Presenters: Carol Nolin; Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Body image refers to how people see themselves. A distorted body image refers to an unrealistic view of how someone sees their body. Today, millions of Americans possess a negative body image, or at the very least, body dissatisfaction. The way a person sees their own body is rarely based on reality. Come learn the facts about dieting, eating disorders and how body image relates to both.
New Strategies for the Care of Children with ADHD
When: Wednesday, May 16, 6 to 7:30 pm; with time after for informal talk and questions
Where: Room H08
Presenters: Catherine Sickles LMHC and Grace Leger LICSW; Staff clinicians at CHD-Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Presentation will help to untangle some of the myths and mysteries of this common disorder among school-aged children and adults. Details about the necessary steps for a good screening will be discussed. Learn what other types of problems are "look-alikes" for ADHD. How parents and teachers can come together to create a healing and supportive environment for each child.
Your Responsible Child:
Chores-Homework-Cooperation, No Problem!
When: Monday, May 21, 9:15 to 10:45 am; with time after for informal talk and questions
Where: Mahar Teacher’s Dining Room
Presenters: Catherine Sickles LMHC, Staff clinician at CHD-Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
What are the secrets to parenting children who actually WANT to help out around the house, finish their homework, and cooperate with adults? The answers are found in understanding the child's stage of development and what can be expected of the child in each stage, TTT (taking time for training), building self esteem, and rewarding the right kinds of attitudes and actions.
Organizing the Disorganized Student
When: Tuesday, May 29: 6 to 7:30 pm with time after for informal talk and questions
Where: Mahar Media Center
Presenters: Victoria Elliott; School Adjustment Counselor, Mahar Regional
Participants of the workshop will learn the organizational style of their child; learn how to choose school supplies most compatible with your child’s organizational style; learn how to effectively organize a school locker; and learn how to get homework home, back to school and into the teacher’s hand.
Mindfulness for School Success
When: Thursday, May 31, 3 to 4:30 pm; Mahar Media Center
Presenters: Paula Swenson; LMHC, Guidance Counselor, Mahar Regional
Learn how studies have shown that mindfulness can help reduce stress, increase focus and concentration and help with emotional regulation. Through various forms of mindfulness practice such as eating, sitting and walking, participants will discover/rediscover the capacity to mindfully pay attention in the present moment, without judgment. In addition, a bibliography and list of area resources will be available to help participants who wish to continue to explore mindfulness in their lives.
Light refreshments will be served
during each program
during each program
For information contact: 978-544-2535
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