We're talking about bullying at school and how to make it stop! Join us every Thursday for a new topic for parents raising children for mental health challenges. We understand how hard it can be, because we've been there!

Do you know what the hidden curriculum is for your child's school or community? This information is important to help them learn so they can be successful. Often our children with learning and attention issues or mental health challenges have a hard time understanding the unspoken rules of society. Learn from Rick Lavoie how to gather this critical information to help your child.

Are you having a hard time getting your child to go to school? Watch our 20 minute video featuring Attorney Margie Wakelin from the Education Law Center. You'll learn the difference between truant and habitually truant and what changes if your child is habitually truant. Plus the steps a school must take before they can take truancy actions against your family. Feel free to reach out to the Parent Alliance if you need personalized support. https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-help

PA allows children aged 14 and up to consent to mental health treatment without their parent's permission. This allowance in no way affects a parent's right to consent to their child's mental health treatment, even if the child doesn't agree. It's pretty cut and dry but for some reason providers across the state are misinformed. Our short video will give you a quick overview of what's allowed and what isn't in regard to mental health consent.

This webinar looks at the impact of the pandemic on young children and uses what we know about resilience in order to help caregivers support their children's healthy development despite the condition of the global pandemic. Kristen Hennessy, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and trauma therapist specializing in the treatment of children with histories of complex trauma. She has worked in Central PA for over the past decade and speaks locally and internationally on topics regarding the treatment of children with histories of complex trauma.

Dr. Kristen Hennessy shares information on the ongoing background trauma caused by the pandemic and shares how to help your middle and high school student become more resilient. Audience: parents of middle and high school students.

Learn more about PA's unique Student Assistance Program. Where it's located, how it works, and how it can benefit your family if you have a child who is struggling. https://pnsas.org/

If your child comes to you for help or you find out on your own, it's scary to find out that your child has been hurting themselves. In addition to seeking professional help here are some ideas on how you can support your child during this difficult time. Kristen Hennessy, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and trauma therapist specializing in the treatment of children with histories of complex trauma. She has worked in Central PA for over the past decade and speaks locally and internationally on topics regarding the treatment of children with histories of complex trauma.