Anxiety and the Twice Exceptional Child [presentation] [video]
Students who are twice exceptional have unique challenges. They often experience anxiety as a result of some of those challenges. Read more ›
CHC Experts
Should My Child See a Psychiatrist?
Written by Vidya Krishnan, MD, Head of Adolescent Mental Health Services at CHC
Consulting with a psychiatrist about your child’s mental health can be a significant and daunting process for a family. How and when to see a psychiatrist rarely feels clear. How do you know when it’s time to make an appointment? What if the diagnosis is severe? Will they prescribe medication? Read more ›
Yoga, Mindfulness and Kids [presentation] [video]
What is mindfulness? How does yoga relate to mindfulness? Learn more about the positive impact of mindfulness and yoga on reducing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms and managing stress. Read more ›
Managing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom [presentation] [video]
Is there a student in your class that seems to constantly disrupt the class or appears highly unmotivated to learn? Are there student behaviors in your classroom that you would like to change? Read more ›
Just a Thought: Teens’ Reflections on Anxiety and Depression [video]
In this panel discussion moderated by CHC’s Senior Engagement Manager for Community Connections, Christine Wang, teens share their thoughts and perspectives about anxiety and mental health. The discussion is followed by a Q & A session with the teen panelists. Read more ›
When Kids Can’t Read: Word Attack Skills for Struggling Readers [presentation] [video]
In this community education session for educators, Lisa Parnello discusses how to identify a student with word attack struggles and offers helpful strategies that can make them a more successful reader. This class includes easy-to-implement methods to help students with and without learning differences to become better readers. Read more ›
Empoderar a los Niños Promoviendo la Autogestión (Empowering Kids and Promoting Independence) [presentation]
Esta presentación le ayuda a identificar los obstáculos que pueden estar evitando que su hijo/hija sea más independiente. Aprende estrategias prácticas para ayudar a su hijo/hija a sentirse más seguro/a y actuar de manera más independiente. Read more ›
Stop Running (and other holiday tips for you and your teen)
written by Jenna Borrelli, LCSW, CHC
We are a society obsessed with running, and by running I don’t mean the physical activity of running, I mean running from one thing to the next, filling up our lives with countless activities, events, lists, other people, technology, and substances, so that we are rarely ever still and alone with ourselves. Read more ›
Anxiety in Children: What to Look for and How to Support Your Child [presentation]
In this presentation, Jennifer Hector, LMFT discusses the forms and common symptoms of anxiety in children and how you can support a child who is experiencing anxiety. Read more ›
Understanding ADHD & Anxiety at Home and at School [presentation]
ADHD and anxiety can occur together. When that happens, how can you as a parent effectively support your child? Learn some strategies that you can use at home and at school to make life better for your child. Presented by Chris Harris, MEd, Director of EBC Schools at CHC. Read more ›
