Dear Parker Families;
Please consider taking advantage of these great events in our community! Most events are free and open to the public. If you would like an event posted in the Friday Announcements, please feel free to email me information at skelly@theparkerschool.org. I tend to reserve posting for free, open to the public events that are hosted by non-profit organizations or schools.
Sincerely,
Sheila Kelly, MA
School Counselor
978-772-3293 ext. 141
DISCLAIMER: Events, times, and presenters sometimes change at the last minute. Before attending a lecture or other event, please check the appropriate website to make sure that your event is happening!
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This support group is a free drop in group, available to any parent who is concerned that their child might be struggling with a mental health issue. This can be something such as ADD, or some sadness, lots of worries or perhaps something more defined. This is a pro bono group offered for parents to come together and share ideas, offer support to each other and realize that they are not alone in our concern for our children. Facilitators are: Dianne Walsh, LICSW (Cognitive- Behavioral Therapist) and Sue Hanly, RN (school nurse at Stony Brook School). All groups include discussion and sharing by any member who is interested in getting feedback from the group. You do not need to be a Westford resident to attend.
To be included on the group email feel free to contact:
- Dianne Walsh, LICSW
walshnr@comcast.net or 508-566-3189 - Sue Hanly, RN
smhanly1@gmail.com or 978-501-0837
Dates: 1/8, 2/12, 4/9, 5/14
Location: 25 Depot Street, Millennium School (behind Abbot),
Large All Purpose Room
Time: 7:00 pm -8:30 pm
For questions, please call 978 692-5509
TOPICS
- January 8th: Understanding ADD/ADHD
- February 12th: Therapy options; how do we get our children to go/Mindfulness
- April 9th: Substance use/abuse including vaping
- May 14th: The impact of mental illness on the entire family
SPONSORED BY THE WESTFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Tuesday, 11/27/18
7:00 PM
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Disabilities
Presenter: Joseph Moldover, www.drmoldover.com, with Westford SEPAC
Stony Brook Middle School, 9 Farmers Way, Westford, MA
Sponsored by: Westford Parent Connection
Thursday, 11/29/18
7:00 PM
Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid
Presenters: Patricia Terrasi & Gina (Terrasi) Gallagher, www.shutupabout.com
Lexington HS Auditorium, 251 Waltham St., Lexington, MA
Sponsored by: Lexington SEPAC
Register here: Lexington Special Education Parents-LexSEPTA and LexSEPAC
