by Roni Gillenson, LMFT Program Director, On Campus Counseling Program It has been said time and time again that parenting is one of the most challenging jobs. As we think about how we were raised, what we want to do the same or different in parenting and examine the role models we want to be […]
Author: Monica Ippolito, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program As we leave Alcohol Awareness Month (April), it is fitting to review and clarify California’s laws on Driving Under the Influence (DUI). When a police officer pulls you over or you drive through a DUI checkpoint, you will be asked several questions and are […]
Image: Jan Fidler Kissing couple Author: Maria Horwich, LMFT Site Director at Redwood High School Adolescence is an exciting and turbulent time for many of our teens. It is at this age that many of our children start dating. Many parents I meet are surprised that teen relationships are sometimes abusive. In a nationwide survey, […]
Image: Stephen McLeod Blythe – Muzak Stephanie Olano ACS Outpatient Counseling Program Clinical Intern Music has played a very important role in my life. From the time I was 10-years-old I could list the various bands that were heavily influenced by The Beatles. Adults found this impressive, but I found this knowledge strange and confusing because they […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2015 Press Contact: Aarika Riddle Advancement and Marketing Director (650) 424-0852 ext. 103 aarika@acs-teens.org Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) celebrates 40 years at Spring Sounds City of Palo Alto to be honored at event for continued support of ACS since 1975 PALO ALTO, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based […]
Friday, March 27, 2015 from 9 am – 4 pm Location: PAUSD District Offices, 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto Fee: $50 per person (Refreshments and light lunch included) All professionals in the mental health field are welcome to take part in this one day, two-part workshop, exploring the spirit of motivational interviewing (MI) and self-care for […]
A Letter To the Community February 2015 Our community has experienced many sad and tragic losses in the past few months. They have been jolting to all, including those of us in the mental health field. As the Executive Director of Adolescent Counseling Services and a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I understand mental illnesses and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2015 Press Contact: Aarika Riddle Advancement and Marketing Director (650) 424-0852 ext. 103 aarika@acs-teens.org “Speak! Feel! Be!” Support Group to Start for Local Youth and Parents Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) to offer new support group following recent tragedies PALO ALTO, Calif. — Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), a community-based nonprofit agency […]
Adolescent Counseling Services has a new 8-week support group for youth and parents to express their feelings in a safe, welcoming environment. The support group begins Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 10 am to 11:30 am at ACS offices (1717 Embarcadero Rd, Ste 4000, Palo Alto, CA 94303). The first 4 weeks will be for […]
Adolescent Counseling Services‘ Executive Director, Philippe Rey, Psy.D., will be a keynote speaker at Parenting Teens Through the Challenges of Life: A conference on adolescent health and addiction. This conference will help you understand what adolescents deal with and provide information on helpful resources. The keynotes and afternoon workshops, led by experts in their fields, will discuss […]
