Sasco River Center

WEBINAR ALERT! Middle school is a time of rapid growth, intense emotions, and complex social dynamics. For parents, guiding their tween through these changes can feel overwhelming. Join us for a free webinar Tuesday, March 11 at 10am as experts Grace DeGrado OTD, OTR/L and Caroline Segal, Licensed Psychologist, help you make sense of what your child is experiencing and provide practical strategies to support their social development. Register for free: https://bit.ly/3CXLJ3u

We were honored to sponsor Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc.'s recent parent conference at Sacred Heart University! Our Executive Director Christopher Bogart presented regarding dysgraphia assessment and intervention, and was part of an amazing lineup of experts who shared information on how to empower young people with learning and attention differences.

Rather than focusing on romantic love this Valentine’s Day, why not love your community? Let’s use this time of the year to reflect on those who have brought joy into our lives, and express love and compassion for friends, family, neighbors. This is a great opportunity to gather together as a community to show that love exists in many forms and all of it is worth celebrating. Use this time to express gratitude (so important for mental health!) and give back to those in your life who have loved and cherished you. How do you express love and gratitude for your community? ??

Building and maintaining friendships can be challenging for kids and teens, especially as social dynamics and play styles evolve. Join Occupational Therapists Madeline Ruffinott, OTR/L and Brenna DeStefano for an engaging webinar focused on understanding and supporting the development of friendships at all ages. Maddy and Brenna will cover common difficulties children face, from making new friends to handling changes in existing friendships. They'll also provide insights into how play contributes to friendship development, equipping parents with practical strategies to foster healthy, positive relationships. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/4hfZVn6

Last week, our Executive Director Christopher Bogart presented to the faculty and administration at King School, sharing insights on current trends in education and mental health post-COVID in children and teens. The sessions were moderated by Marnie Sadlowsky, Head of the Upper School. Thanks for having us, King School! Interested in bringing Sasco River Center to your school for professional development? Some of our PD offerings include: Executive Functions Within the Classroom, Supporting Anxious Children in the Classroom, Effective Classroom Behavior Management Strategies, and Sensory Integration/Creating a Sensory-Supportive Classroom. We would love the opportunity to support your teaching team! Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

At Sasco River Center, we’re committed to empowering families! In our January newsletter you'll discover winning test-taking strategies, tips for managing picky eaters, ways to strengthen family bonds, and details about our 'Friendship 101' webinar. Let’s build a brighter future for our kids together! Check out our newsletter at https://conta.cc/4g6WXzX

If your home and family life is feeling a little hectic these days, this is a great time to reset and reconnect. Join us for our next free webinar: Embrace the New Year with Renewed Family Connection, Tuesday January 14 at 10am. loren rubino, Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, and Erika Arconti-Galassi, Master’s level Art Therapy intern will share practical strategies for maintaining strong family bonds, setting achievable goals, and creating a balanced flow that works for everyone. This hour-long webinar is filled with fresh, creative ideas to help you bring joy and togetherness into everyday life. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/4fwRAdc

Sasco River Center psychologists Melanie Brown, PhD, MSCP and Emily Winter offer guidance to school-based professionals on how to best support students with eating disorders in their recent blog for the National Association of School Psychologists. https://lnkd.in/gqVGsAXV

Join us on December 10th at 10 am for an insightful webinar aimed at easing holiday stress! Our?expert therapists Jo Briggs and Carrie Ross will discuss how to maintain family traditions while managing the pressures of the season. Bring your questions to make the discussion even more relevant. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your family's holiday experience! Register now at?https://bit.ly/48Ll7y0

Giving back is at the heart of what we do here at Sasco! This Giving Tuesday, and throughout the year, we are honored to provide therapy and testing services--either pro-bono or at a greatly-reduced cost--to two amazing community partners: Waterside School and Horizons at New Canaan Country School. Both Waterside and Horizons are moving the needle for kids in Fairfield County through their extraordinary programing. We hope you'll consider joining us in supporting them today.