We are all feeling the strain of living, working and schooling under one roof. It is a challenging time for families – if there has ever been a need for compassion, it certainly is now. In this podcast, we sat down with Jennifer Leydecker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Program Manager at CHC, to get her expert advice on ways to reduce stress and add compassion to your family dynamic. Read more ›
While most young people have been spared from the severe physical effects of COVID-19, our children are reeling from the anxiety, fear and isolation the pandemic has caused. What are the best ways for you as a parent to support your child’s mental health? Read more ›
Distance learning is a challenge for us all, especially those with learning and attention issues. In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we continue our conversation with CHC’s Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director Dr. Glen Elliott to learn strategies to help kids with ADHD mitigate distractions and maximize the motivation to learn. Read more ›
Distance learning is a challenge for us all, especially those with learning and attention issues. In this Voices of Compassion podcast, CHC’s Chief Psychiatrist & Medical Director, Dr. Glen Elliott, discusses the ADHD brain through the lens of distance learning. Read more ›
Parenting a teen is filled with challenges and joys. In this podcast, Dr. Joan Baran, Clinical Director at CHC, discusses parenting with C.A.L.M. – an adaptable technique you can use today! Read more ›
Dr. Jennifer Salomon, Occupational Therapist at CHC, provides practical tips for using mindfulness at home to reduce stress, guiding your kids’ mindfulness practices, or helping them prepare for another day of distance learning in this Voices of Compassion podcast episode. Read more ›
In Voices of Compassion “I Will Get By — Advice From a Mom Who Hasn’t Been Alone Since March, Part 2,” Liza Bennigson, the mother of two elementary school children and the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications here at CHC, shares what she’s learned about adult self-care, how to start difficult conversations with your kids and tips from CHC clinicians for hanging on during hopeless moments. Read more ›
In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, Liza Bennigson, the mother of two elementary school children and the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications here at CHC, dives into talking about her unfiltered experiences being a working mom who feels like most of us, wondering, will there be any end in sight? Read more ›
“Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next.”
-Arundhati Roy
On March 13, 2020, it arrived. We knew it was coming, but still our collective hearts sank. Read more ›
As schools across the nation are exploring options to safely open their doors to in-person instruction, the U.S. Department of Education has gathered success stories in which parents, students, teachers, school officials, and other community members share their practices, strategies and positive experiences returning students to learning. Read more ›
