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By Rachel Chase, M.S.  and Abigail Lyng, M.S.W. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT as it is more commonly known, is an evidence-based practice that supports teens, as well as parents, develop the skills to cope more effectively with heightened emotion dysregulation as well as self-destructive behaviors.  But let us step back a moment to address…

Dr. Daniel Klein: Turn off Fortnite! Put Down Your Phone! Improving Family Connections and Communication  Location: Troy School District Service Center Board Room 4420 Livernois Road, Troy (Between Wattles and Long Lake Roads) Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm To Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084bacae23aafb6-distractions

What is DBT? DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Dialectical means two opposing ideas can both be true at the same time, and when considered together, can create a new truth and a new way of viewing the situation (DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents (2015), p. 77).  DBT group for adolescents allows them to…

Kim Waters: Gifted and “Quirky” Location: The Roeper School 41990 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills Time: 8:30AM -4:30PM To register: migiftedchild.org/conference https://www.childandfamilysolutionscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/magc-fall-17-conference-final.mp4

Dr. Michelle Borba sponsored in part by Child and Family Solutions Center Location: The Berman Theater 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI Time: 12:00PM- 3:30PM To register: www.jewishdetroit.org/familycircle

Dr. Daniel Klein: Unplugging from daily distractions Location: Ferndale High School (The Nest-Media Center) 881 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm To pre-register: Call Tasha Hanson at 248-586-8794

Kim Waters: Gifted and “Quirky” Location: Lakewood Elementary School Michigan Association for Gifted Children

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By Dr. Daniel Klein While the very difficult 2016 presidential campaign and election is finally over, many people and especially children are feeling anxiety and uncertainty in the aftermath.  Here are some things to think about in trying to support your children and family: -Listen to your kids and ask if they have any thoughts…