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Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress – video and recap

in Academic Stress / Behavioral Norms / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Stress by acsteens March 28, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services hosted an intimate presentation and discussion on teen stress at the Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto. A presentation on teen stress was given by ACS’ Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program Director, Enrique Flores, MA and ACS’ On-Campus Counseling Program Director, Roni Gillenson, LMFT. Other panelists included Ursula […]

Teen Stress: Parent Tips and Upcoming Forum in Palo Alto

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Stress by acsteens March 9, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

On March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services will host a community forum, “Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress” at the Cubberley Community Center located at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. The presentation will feature commentary from ACS Program Directors, Roni Gillenson and Enrique Flores, among others. For more information about the forum, please visit our […]

Reaching and Helping Teens Who Self-Injure (SI): Suggestions for the Family

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parenting by acsteens March 7, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

As a parent or guardian, understanding the behavior of a normal teenager has its challenges, so dealing with a teen who self-injures (SI) can be quite difficult and confusing. The way in which you respond to your child’s SI can make a difference. Here are some tips from See My Pain: Creative Strategies and Activities […]

Upcoming Event: Parent Intensive (Spring, 2011) – Hand in Hand Parenting Class

in Parent Tips / Parenting by acsteens February 23, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

Parent Intensive (Spring, 2011) – Hand in Hand Parenting Parent Intensive (Spring, 2011) Led by Certified Hand in Hand Instructors Tosha Schore and Emily Cernusak Is it time to deepen the warmth and connection in your family? The Parent Intensive inParenting by Connectionbuilds your understanding and skills for parenting. This ten-week program both supports your practice […]

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Conclusion): Getting Involved and Staying Involved

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Parenting / Prevention by acsteens February 15, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Conclusion): Getting Involved and Staying Involved Parent-School Partnerships Parents do not need to feel they are alone in helping their children stay drug- free. For the first time ever, there are preventative intervention programs that have been proven to be effective and are available to schools, families and communities. Children […]

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 6): What To Do If You Think Your Child Might Be Using Drugs

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Parenting / Prevention by acsteens February 13, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 6): What To Do If You Think Your Child Might Be Using Drugs Warning Signs – Since mood swings and unpredictable behavior are frequent occurrences for preteens and teenagers, parents may find it difficult to spot signs of alcohol and drug abuse. But if your child starts to exhibit one […]

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 5): How to Teach Your Child About Drugs

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Parenting / Prevention by acsteens February 11, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 5): How to Teach Your Child About Drugs Preschoolers – It may seem premature to talk about drugs with preschoolers, but the attitudes and habits that they form at this age have an important bearing on the decisions they will make when they’re older. At this early age, they […]

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 4): Your Child’s Perspective

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Parenting / Prevention / Uncategorized by acsteens February 9, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 4): Your Child’s Perspective Understandably, some parents of drug users think that their child might have been pressured into taking drugs by peers or drug dealers. But children say they choose to use drugs because they want to: relieve boredom feel good forget their troubles and relax have fun […]

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 3): Talking With Your Children Effectively

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Prevention / Uncategorized by acsteens February 7, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 3): Talking With Your Children Effectively As soon as your child begins to talk, the questions come: “Why is the grass green?” “What’s wrong with that man sitting in the park?” If you show your child that you’re ready to give answers at any time, even if the topics […]

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 2): Laying the Groundwork

in Drugs & Alcohol / Parent Tips / Parenting / Prevention / Uncategorized by acsteens February 4, 2011January 27, 2022 0 comments

A Parent’s Guide to Prevention (Part 2): Laying the Groundwork We, as parents, are the most important role models in our children’s lives. What we say and do about drugs matters a lot when it comes to the choices our children make. We can: set a positive example and get involved in our children’s lives; […]