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Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress

Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress – video and recap

in Academic Stress / Behavioral Norms / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Setting Boundaries / Stress  by acsteens 0 comments

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services hosted an intimate presentation and discussion on teen stress at the Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto.  A presentation on teen stress was given by ACS’ Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program Director, Enrique Flores, MA and ACS’ On-Campus Counseling Program Director, Roni Gillenson, LMFT.  Other panelists included  Ursula […]

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Happy “Kick Butts” Day!

in Drugs & Alcohol / Other / Prevention / Recent Trends / Substance Abuse  by acsteens 0 comments

Sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Kick Butts Day (March 23, 2011)  is a national day of action designed to empower youth to speak up and take action against Big Tobacco, encourage people to quit smoking, and raise awareness about the available quitting resources in the county. In Santa Clara County, the Public Health […]

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Teen Stress: Parent Tips and Upcoming Forum in Palo Alto

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Stress  by acsteens 0 comments

On March 22, 2011, Adolescent Counseling Services will host a community forum, “Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress” at the Cubberley Community Center located at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. The presentation will feature commentary from ACS Program Directors, Roni Gillenson and Enrique Flores, among others. For more information about the forum, please visit our […]

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Reaching and Helping Teens Who Self-Injure (SI): Suggestions for the Family

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parenting  by acsteens 0 comments

As a parent or guardian, understanding the behavior of a normal teenager has its challenges, so dealing with a teen who self-injures (SI) can be quite difficult and confusing.  The way in which you respond to your child’s SI can make a difference.  Here are some tips from See My Pain: Creative Strategies and Activities […]

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White House to Hold Conference on Bullying

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Teen Talk will be following all developments related to this upcoming White House Conference  on Bullying Prevention. Check back next week for more information. “WASHINGTON – On Thursday, March 10, President Obama, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services will welcome students, parents, teachers and others to The White House […]

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Upcoming Bay Area Mental Health and ACS Events!

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“Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress” Mark your calendars for Adolescent Counseling Services‘ next forum, entitled “Breaking the Stigma: Teen Stress.” This educational event will be free and open to the public, featuring commentary from a panel of local mental health experts. More details to follow! Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Location: […]

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