Image: Herald Post “Heidelberg Middle School Kids’ Bootcamp” Originally Published April 2010 Commentary by ACS Executive Director, Dr. Philippe Rey Build self-esteem in your children… •Kids who feel good about themselves are much less likely than other kids to turn to illegal substances to get high and/or to engage in risky behaviors. •As parents, we […]
Sunday, November 2, 2014 between 3-6 pm Location: Adolescent Counseling Services offices, 1717 Embarcadero Rd, Ste 4000, Palo Alto Join Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) on Sunday, November 2, 2014 for an Open House! Drop by for fall treats, beverages, and the opportunity to experience our programs from a client’s perspective with interactive stations and mini-workshops. This event will kick-off ACS’ […]
Image: CC0 Public Domain by Jerod Gilbert, LMFT, Site Director at Jordan Middle School When we were expecting our first child, a graduate school friend of mine said, “It’s not just the birth of a child, it’s the birth of a parent.” I laughed and thought this was a bit corny. The cliché has stuck with […]
Image: Ludwig By: Monica Ippolito ACS After-School Counseling Program Intern Now that the fun of returning to school is starting to wear off here are some ways that you can help your teen be there best this year: 1. Attend School Daily: Reserve sick days for those in which your teen has a fever, nauseated, […]
Image: Cavale Doom Originally Published March 2010 Commentary by ACS Executive Director, Dr. Philippe Rey Discuss definitions of sexual behaviors, puberty, physical changes, oral sex. •Help your child to be responsible so they can make a decision. •Help them understand what their feelings about sex are. •Are they ready for sex and how do they […]
Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most utilized independent evaluator of charities awarded Adolescent Counseling Services a coveted 4-Star Rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. This is the 2nd consecutive year ACS has achieved this rating. Ken Berger, President & CEO of Charity Navigator commented, “We are proud to announce Adolescent […]
By: Pamela Garfield, LCSW ACS Site Director at Gunn High School Last year I had a great opportunity to lead a discussion of parents in the Sophomore Parent Network. Many parents in the group were worried about substance abuse and were wondering how to ask their children about drugs. ‘How do we communicate when they […]
Thursday. September 25, 2014 | 6-8 pm Location: Jordan Middle School | 750 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Join Adolescent Counseling Services at the PAUSD Student Services Fair and learn about the programs and services offered to the Palo Alto Unified School District community. This event is sponsored by the PAUSD Health Council & […]
Thursday, September 18, 2014 | 6-7:30 pm Location: Palo Alto Residence* Join Debra Fine, bestselling author, keynote speaker and conversation guru, for the Bay Area launch of her third book in the Fine Art series, “Beyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-to-Face Communications for Teenagers,” with a presentation, discussion, and book signing, along with wine and […]
Image: Herald Post Originally Published March 2010 Commentary by ACS Executive Director, Dr. Philippe Rey Encourage choice •Allow your child plenty of opportunity to become a confident decision-maker. An 8-year-old is capable of deciding if she wants to invite lots of friends to her birthday party or just a close pal or two. A 12-year-old can […]
