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A Conversation for Parents of Teens
This is a dinner seminar series sponsored by the Needham Women's Club since it's inception.
In a small group setting (groups are limited to 8 participants), parents have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of parenting teens in a supportive and confidential setting. This FREE program is held from 5:30 - 7:30 and includes dinner. A sampling of topics includes alcohol, suicide, stress, and depression.
October 29th
What a Parent Needs to Know About Teen Drug and Alcohol Use
November 19th
Make Peace/Not War with Your Teen
December 3rd
Open Agenda: Come Discuss Any Teen Issue
February 4th
The Challenges of Being Divorced/Single & Parenting Your Teen
March 4th
Teens & Sex: What a Parent Needs to Know
March 25th
Teen Stress, Depression, & Suicide
Please contact Jon Mattleman at 781-455-7518 x265 or at jmattleman@town.needham.ma.us for information
Groups will be limited to 9 participants per meeting
Dinner will be served and is Free.
All conversations will remain confidential
Learn more at www.needhamma.gov/youthcommission/aconversation
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What can you learn in an hour? Maybe enough to save someone’s life.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Adults/Parents
Over the past few years, the Needham community has experienced several suicides that have impacted the town on many levels. In an effort to learn more about this topic and be of support to a person in distress, the Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Needham Youth Commission are offering QPR trainings. Investigate the myths surrounding suicide, explore the signs of suicide, discover the differences between suicide and self injury, and learn how to help to a person in distress
The QPR Suicide Prevention model (Question, Persuade, Refer) is based upon the following concepts:
- Those who most need help in a suicidal crisis are the least likely to ask for it;
- The person most likely to prevent a person dying by suicide is someone they already know; and
- That prior to making a suicide attempt, a person typically sends warning signs of their distress and suicidal intent to those around them.
Choose only one of the following training dates:
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 (7:00pm)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 (7:00pm)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
(7:00pm)
Training is free of charge
Space is limited to 25 participants
To register, please e-mail Youth Commission Director Jon Mattleman at: jmattleman@town.needham.ma.us
or call 781-455-7518 x265
Learn more at: http://www.needhamma.gov/index.asp?NID=946
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Parent Coffee Series
The "Parent Coffees" were created to address the issue of drug and alcohol use by teens, and the Needham Youth Commission in collaboration with the Needham Community Council is dedicated to continuing to bring this vibrant program to Needham parents. A few quick facts about the coffees:
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These are offered at no cost (thanks to the Needham Community Council)
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The program focuses on youth drug and alcohol use in informative and innovative ways.
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Programs are held in the evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 in your home.
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Over 650 Needham parents have participated in this program.
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This is an important program which is having an impact in the community.
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Needham’s Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program is seeking volunteers
We can’t do it without you.
Each year CAP volunteer Prevention Specialists present 60 workshops to students in Needham’s first, third and fifth grade classrooms. Working in teams of 3, we teach Needham children that they have the right to be Safe, Strong and Free with their friends and peers, with adult strangers, and with those who are trusted to take care of them. Using simple and age appropriate language we address bullying, stranger safety, and sexual assault by known persons.
We are looking for parents who are interested in becoming volunteer Prevention Specialists. Please join us. The next training will begin in October. We will be offering a series of 3- hour morning and evening training sessions. CAP volunteers include parents of pre-school and school- aged children, professionals and retirees who are interested in child safety, and who can contribute 6 hours per month for one school year, October - May.
For more information about this training, please call Gail Sommer, CAP Director (781) 444-2415 or by email, cap@needhamcommunitycouncil.org
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New Website from Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention
The Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention has developed a web site for teens, parents, adults and community members. The site is designed to enable a Needham resident find help in an emergency, learn about issues of depression and suicide prevention, and to offer support and resources to those affected by a loved one's suicide. Please check out the site to see what it offers. The web address is www.needhamacts.org.
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A new parent program from the Needham Youth Commission
in collaboration with YMCA-Charles River Branch
Are you a stay-at-home parent ?
Blending the roles of parent, partner, and planner can test your sanity
Staying at home to raise children is something you wouldn't change for the world -- but blending your role as parent, partner, chauffeur, and master scheduler can sometimes drive you to the brink of exhaustion (and sanity). Explore issues such as managing your relationship with your partner, raising healthy children, and taking care of yourself with facilitator Susan Patkin, LICSW (and the mother of three elementary school age children).Join with other parents of children Kindergarten to 3rd grade to talk about the ups, downs, and wonderment of being a stay at home parent. The details...
· FREE (thanks to funding from Middlesex Savings Bank)
· You must attend all four sessions (child care is available onsite)
· Group limited to ten participants
· Come to hear how other parents are coping with similar challenges and to share your experiences
· Come for support, information, and fun
To register or for further information: 781-455-7518 x265
www.needhamma.gov/youthcommission/stay
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