NJ Silent Mental Health Crisis & The School To Prison Pipeline – Advocates for Children of New Jersey & NJPC
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Limited Spots: Social Skills Groups!
Hi NJ Parents Caucus, I hope all’s well with you. We have a limited number of spots left in our social skills groups, which are kicking off soon! We have a co-ed group of 5-8-year-olds, and girls and boys groups … Continued
The Parents’ Empowerment Academy : Professional Parent Advocacy Training
Empowering the Parent & Family Team NJPC is offering a FREE five-week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program for parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges who are involved in the mental … Continued
How Do I Know If My Child Has Executive Function Issues?
A look at how problems with organization are evaluated. Read the article from the Child Mind Institute HERE
Two Free Webinars on Autism Services for Youth
The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring two free webinars this week on services for youth with autism. Transportation and Mobility Options to Support Postschool Transition for Youth with Autism Wednesday, December 11, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET This … Continued
The Effects of NJPC Professional Parenting Advocacy Training on Children’s Mental Health in N.J.
New Jersey is in the midst of a silent mental health crisis concerning some of its youngest residents. These residents are living in some of the most underserved areas of the state. Requisite services are not available in all the … Continued
Supporting Employment for Young Adults Living with Mental Health Conditions
This tip sheet from the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research has information on how to cultivate motivation toward employment goals, ways to promote work experiences, tips on helping young adults with mental health conditions get a job, and more.
Suicide Ideation and Completion Among High School-Aged Youth
This blog from Child Trends provides a summary of suicide data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. These data show that, overall, the percentage of high school students who report seriously considering suicide … Continued
Bullying and Trauma Facts
This infographic from the National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network provides facts about the relationship between bullying and trauma, as well as how being bullied can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Join “Stop It Now! ” for Circles of Safety Training
Join Stop It Now! on December 5 in New Britain, CT for a live full-day Circles of Safety training opportunity, with an optional second day of a Train the Trainer session to support programs and institutions addressing children and youth’s … Continued