Course Tag: mental health

Recorded Workshop

Social Emotion Skills (SES) for Home and School Success (2025)

August 09, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Dana Asby Dana Asby,MA, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.

When schools and parents are on the same page, children learn social emotional skills more easily. Learn how teachers and families can coordinate about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at school and how you can help each other find solutions that work for children in your school community.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop previously hosted.  Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • Find related solutions in our Inspire School Success for Elementary Students Library – check out the class titles, School Success: Inspire Motivation and Engagement and Understand Executive Functions, Emotions, and Self-Regulation
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication cooperation independence mental health Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD) school
Recorded Workshop

Back to School Playbook: Inspire Motivation, Build Routines and Encourage Independence (2025)

September 27, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.

Returning to school means disrupting the summer routines that you and your child have just settled into just when your child needs consistency the most. Children are happiest when they know what to expect. Arguments, misbehaviors, and school resistance often start when they feel that a rule is unfair or unexpected. When you talk about family rules and routines together as a family, it helps everyone feel better about what to expect even when they don’t get exactly what they want. 

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this previously hosted discussion.  Learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. 
  • New To Peace at Home? Register for free using the “New to Peace at Home” button above.
  • Find related solutions in our Inspire School Success for Elementary Students Library
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
emotions Health/Wellness mental health play teen safety
Recorded Workshop

Understand and Support Your Neurodivergent Child: From Misbehavior to Stress Response (MIT Exclusive)

October 28, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace At Home Parenting Expert Michelle Sebak Michelle Sebak,MS

Challenges & Solutions

We often view kids’ challenging behaviors as misbehavior – that is intentional or even manipulative to gain or avoid something. However, science tells us that what is often viewed as misbehavior is actually a stress response. When a child feels stressed or unsafe on the inside, challenging behaviors are often what we see on the outside. And neurodivergent children, like those with autism or ADHD, are even more vulnerable to feeling stressed than neurotypical children. Many adults believe that time-outs or punishment will help, but you’ve probably noticed that isn’t true and it can be harmful to your child. Let’s work on this together.

Click the button above to register for this MIT Exclusive, 45 minute, virtual, Interactive workshop.  We’ll email (1) a zoom link to add to your calendar, (2) reminders as the date gets closer and (3) a link to the recording and handouts once the live session is complete. Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence.

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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
adhd autism mental health misbehavior neurodiversity stress
Recorded Workshop

Teens, Depression and Anxiety: What Really Helps? (2025)

May 21, 2024 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Denise Parent Denise Parent,LMFT Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Starting at 12 years old, your teen’s brain is in a process of intense physical, cognitive and social development. They are becoming more aware of themselves and forming identity – recognizing and deciding who they really are.  As their brain changes and struggles to adapt to their social environment, they may sometimes be moody, anxious and irritable. If you notice them becoming withdrawn, lacking energy, changing eating or sleeping habits, not enjoying things they used to, even fighting or getting into trouble with peers and adults, they might be experiencing depression. 

Learning about the signs and symptoms of depression can help you to support healthy coping and growth. This session will give you some ideas about what support really looks like and how to avoid unhelpful approaches that are easy to fall into when you are worried about your child. 

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop previously hosted.  Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Protect Your Child’s Mental Health.
Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
depression mental health teens
Recorded Workshop

Parenting for Mental Health: Why Individual Therapy Probably Isn’t Enough for Your Child (2025)

November 08, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

  • Children and teens are suffering from anxiety, depression and suicide at alarming rates since the pandemic. You may have a child in therapy or perhaps you’re seeking treatment for your child right now. Understanding your role in your child or teen’s therapy can make a huge difference in outcomes. 

Peace At Home founder and seasoned clinician Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW will join with Guy S. Diamond, PhD, founder of Attachment Based Family Therapy, to discuss the ways that individual therapy for kids is often inadequate and how important your role is in successful treatment.

  • Click the play button below to watch or just listen to the recording of this workshop previously hosted.  Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. 
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Mental Health Knowledge and Skills. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Mental Health Literacy for Parents: The Basics, How Do I Know if My Child Needs Therapy and How Do I Choose a Therapist?
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Recorded Workshop

How to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health (2025)

April 24, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Without attention, mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential. Whether you want to prevent future issues, your child just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or you have significant concerns, the good news is that you can help. Join us. 

All children are sad, anxious, irritable, or aggressive at times. Occasionally, kids find it challenging to sit still, pay attention, or interact with others. In most cases, these are just typical phases in their development. However, these behaviors may indicate a more serious problem in some children. Discover why without attention, these mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential, and what you can do to help. 

  • Click the play button below to watch or just listen to the recording of this workshop previously hosted.  Learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. 
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Mental Health Knowledge and Skills to Support your Child Library Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including School Refusal: What’s Important to Know and What Can I Do? and Positive Connections for More Cooperation
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions mental health rules/routines
Recorded Workshop

Parenting Children with Special Needs: ADHD, Autism & Anxiety (2025)

April 30, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

Are you wondering why your child with ADHD or Autism displays certain troubling behaviors? Are you feeling lost on how to parent in these moments? You are not alone. Join us to learn why your child behaves this way and how to manage challenging situations. Many parents try punishment or persuasion to help misbehaving or withdrawn children to improve their behavior. You have likely discovered that these methods are not especially effective, particularly with children who display special needs. This virtual workshop provides practical tools and strategies to help you achieve the stronger connections and positive behaviors you are seeking.

  • Click the play button below to watch the recording of this workshop previously hosted.  Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Help Your Neurodiverse Child Thrive (ADHD/ASD). Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Positive Discipline for Children with ADHD: Understand Your Childs Brain, Help Your Child with Autism to Make Friends
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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
adhd communication emotions mental health Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD)
Recorded Discussion

Cultivate Gratitude and Spirituality with Kids of All Ages

December 11, 2024 11:30 am EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

Ruth explores the challenging topic of gratitude and spirituality with much loved Peace At Home teacher Aaron Weintraub, MS, the Director of Kids Cooperate in Tolland, CT, and Family Specialist at CLICC supporting incarcerated parents. Listen to this heartwarming session on nurturing gratitude and spirituality in ourselves and our kids. Discover practical techniques to instill a sense of thankfulness and spiritual awareness for your children, fostering a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. Enhance your parenting toolkit with strategies to support your child’s emotional and spiritual growth.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion and download the handout.
  • Explore Peace at Home’s Resource Pages (located in the top menu) for quick video solution libraries. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, on-demand resources, podcasts, blogs and more. And if you need personalized support, you can connect with an expert for one-on-one support too. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress
Recorded Discussion

Create a Healthy and Joyful Holiday Mindset

November 19, 2024 12:30 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Get ready for a fun and inspiring session as Ruth chats with Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW about what kind of mindset helps over the holidays. Tanika is a Professor of Social Work at Fairfield University and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. Discover practical tips for managing stress, embracing gratitude, and fostering positivity to make your holidays more enjoyable and fulfilling. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your holiday experience with a refreshed and joyful outlook.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion.
  • Explore Peace at Home’s Resource Pages (located in the top menu) for quick video solution libraries. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, on-demand resources, podcasts, blogs and more. And if you need personalized support, you can connect with an expert for one-on-one support too. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress
Recorded Discussion

The Vital Link between Sleep and Schoolwork

September 12, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Avatar photo Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM

Challenges & Solutions

This insightful session with Peace At Home sleep expert, Lisa J. Meltzer, PhD, will explore the crucial impact of sleep on the academic performance and overall well-being of children and teens. Discover practical tips to improve sleep habits and understand the science behind how sleep quality and duration influence concentration, memory, and learning outcomes in school. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child’s educational success through better sleep practices.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion.
  • Explore Peace at Home’s Resource Pages (located in the top menu) for quick video solution libraries. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, on-demand resources, podcasts, blogs and more. And if you need personalized support, you can connect with an expert for one-on-one support too. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress