Join ACS’ Program Director of On-Campus Counseling and other Professionals, Parents and Students to discuss “Is it Normal Or…? Understanding My Teen’s Emotions and Behaviours” on Thursday, April 24th from 7-9 pm at the PAUSD Board Room (25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto). Professional panelists include: Susan Shultz, Guidance Counselor at Palo Alto High School; Meg […]
By: Tiffany Goodsite Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program Intern According to the Partnership at Drugfree.org, many of today’s teens abuse Ambien. Often called “A-minus” or “Zombie pills,” the teens who take them report experiencing hallcuinations or blackouts while under the influence of the drug and rather than trying to go to sleep, teens who take the […]
By: Jennica Janssen Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program Intern “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha Mindfulness is a broad term that is […]
By Merrett Sheridan, LMFT Site Director at Palo Alto High School Ok so I made that up, but why not? Ask yourself when was the last time you gave your teen a truly heartfelt “atta boy” for something significant and for no reason other than to make them feel good? By significant I don’t mean thanking them […]
By: Sophia Dyer, M.Ed Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern After School Counseling Program (2012-2014) Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program (2012-2013) “Are you on facebook again? Why don’t you go outside and play?” Sound familiar? The” facebook argument” is a common one between parents and their teens. With the relatively new rise of social media, […]
By: JoAnn Kukulus, MS, MFTI ACS Intern When our children were young, we parents had a hand in just about everything they did. We took on the responsibility of organizing and structuring their time in such a way that we knew what they were doing each minute of each day. If we couldn’t actually oversee the […]
ACS’ is hosting our 2nd Annual “Motivational Interviewing Training Workshop” on Friday, April 18, 2014. This is an all day workshop starting at 9 am until 4 pm hosted at Silicon Valley Community Foundation in Mountain View. This workshop will be useful training for teachers, school administrators, guidance counselors, therapists in training, and licensed therapists. […]
Thursday Night: LGBTQQ youth group (English) for ages 13-18 (we will not turn anyone away) from 6:30-8pm Runs every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 101 S B Street, San Mateo, CA #outletprogram #acs
Every Thursday evening in English for LGBTQQ youth ages 13-18 from 6-7:30pm (this is closer for EPA, Menlo Park, Woodside, East Menlo Park youth, and other south county areas.) At ACS offices!
By: Beverly Reyes After-School Counseling Program Intern As teenagers grow and start to individuate it is sometimes difficult for parents to find that fine line between parent and friend. Parents with loose boundaries and rules may find it easy to get along with their teen because there is no power struggle and no arguments. The teen […]
