All kids have fears. Fears about the current uncertainty we are living with; questions about when they will be able to see their friends again; worrying about if they will get sick, or worse if someone they love will get Read more >>
All kids have fears. Fears about the current uncertainty we are living with; questions about when they will be able to see their friends again; worrying about if they will get sick, or worse if someone they love will get Read more >>
Raising Awareness of Invisible Disabilities
For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, local teen Lavanya Kannan chose to tackle an issue that she has personal experience with, invisible disabilities. Read more >>
Online Teaching: 5 Keys for Effectiveness
Here are five keys to teaching effectively in an online course environment. Read more >>
Erika’s Lighthouse [web resource]
Erika’s Lighthouse is a not-for-profit dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Read more >>
Building Social Skills in Kids with Autism [presentation]
We are rarely taught explicit social rules because we are just expected to figure them out. It’s quite complicated and many children on the Autism Spectrum struggle to navigate their social worlds. Learn the strategies and explicit skills that will Read more >>
How Sleep Helps Teens Deal With Social Stress
A new Michigan State University study found that a good night’s sleep does adolescents good — beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations. Read more >>
9 Tips for Raising More Empathetic Kids
In her book “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World,” educational psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba lays out nine ways to raise kids who are more caring, compassionate, and concerned about others. Read more >>
What is DBT? Infographic [downloadable]
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy that was developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan. CHC has created an easy-to-read infographic to explain what DBT is and how it works. Read more >>
How Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Work?
Written by Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines behavioral science with mindfulness concepts to help people who have difficulty regulating emotions. DBT has been found effective for a range of mental health conditions Read more >>
The Gifts and Challenges of Dyslexia and ADHD – Resources from the 2020 CHC Breakfast
Dyslexia and ADHD present some of the greatest challenges for our children and teens— and also provide gifts beyond our imagination. Let us discover our strengths and embrace neurodiversity as a culture. The resources below will support you in continuing Read more >>