Barrington 220 is excited to partner with BStrong Together and Barrington Youth & Family Services for two upcoming virtual Parent University sessions focused on our students’ social and emotional well-being.
“Youth Mental Health and Suicide: Know the Warning Signs and How to Help” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7pm. Talking about suicide with your child might be difficult, but it can save a child’s life. Area expert Mandy Burbank, LCSW, of Amita Behavioral Health, will share the warning signs that a young person might be depressed or suicidal. She will also provide helpful advice for how to approach someone you are worried about, as well as tips for talking about suicide with the young people in your life. Valuable support resources will also be provided.
- Webinar Link: https://barrington220.zoom.us/j/83149912582?pwd=QWhlQXp0NnZHdWZuWXZTZFE3bU14QT09
- Webinar ID: 831 4991 2582
- Passcode: 454362
“Cultivating Resilience During COVID-19” will take place on Thursday, March 4 at 7pm. Dr. Doug Bolton will guide parents through these challenging times by highlighting strategies that will build resilience in our children, so they can effectively manage stress now and in the future. Dr. Bolton has used his degrees in clinical psychology, school psychology, and educational leadership to support students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges in schools since 1987. He worked in therapeutic schools for 10 years as a school psychologist, before spending the next 14 years as principal of North Shore Academy, a K-12 public therapeutic school.
- Webinar Link: https://barrington220.zoom.us/j/84595561078?pwd=eUEyZ0pERnpORGRsVmdFYkhQV204Zz09
- Webinar ID: 845 9556 1078
- Passcode: 870386
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