In case you missed it, or are interested to know more about how you can volunteer with Pelham Together, we recorded our most recent Advisory Board meeting (link below). During the meeting, we discussed our Goals for 2020 - 2021 and associated Committees. Descriptions of each can be found here, along with ways to sign up to volunteer. Reach out to Laura Caruso at lcaruso@pelhamtogether.org with any questions.
Read MoreOn October 8, 2020, Cultures of Dignity hosted a webinar on the topic of support for our children during distance learning. As Rosalind shared, "We have situations we have never faced before and the only way we can get through is to work together. Our relationships are going to repair our communities and our villages." The following are the key takeaways from the discussion. There is also a link to the recorded webinar and to the slides, for those interested.
Read MoreAlthough I’ve been married for 25 years and been a mom for 23, it’s still hard for me to imagine how parents of school-aged children are managing these days. My husband and I benefited from several rounds of marriage therapy over the years, and I’d highly recommend it for couples who are feeling the strain of parenting together through the pandemic.
Read MoreToday, when the latest campaign trail gaffe, political scandal, or candidate counterattack goes viral, your kids may hear about it before you do. How will they know whether a claim or a charge is based in fact, an unsubstantiated smear, or typical campaign overstatement?
Read MoreHere’s where you can get your calendar this week…Today (Friday, 9/18) from 2-4pm and Sunday, 9/20 from 11-1 pm at DeCicco’s in the back parking lot. EVERYDAY at J Cafe!!!
Read MorePelham Together chief: After parties, ‘we have to come from a place of caring, for all teens, whether they’re in the woods or not’. Full Article in The Examiner
The LARGE CALENDAR IS HERE!! Check visual for locations and times!! You can finally transfer all those little pieces of paper to one large master version!
Read MoreTo families with school-aged children, the start of school in September is a big transition – leaving behind the ease and fun of summer and moving into the structure of the “new year.” This year, that transition looms larger than ever, with increased uncertainties and stressors that can easily overwhelm us. But by taking control of what we can, we may all be able to “Keep Calm and Carry On,” despite Covid-19.
Read MoreThis summer Pelham Together hosted 44 teen interns - what a feat! While the training and much of the actual work had to be done virtually, the mentors provided real, meaningful experiences for our youth.
Read MoreThis summer Pelham Together hosted 44 teen interns - what a feat in this Covid-19 landscape. With so many jobs and internships no longer available to our kids, these positions offered opportunities to gain life and work skills, connect with others including other adults, and earn money at the same time! Click through for a list of these incredible mentors!
Read MoreChild Care Council of Westchester is helping residents find appropriate child care that fits their needs. Click here for flyer distributed by the White Plains School District.
Read MoreThis brochure is full of helpful coping skills you can try when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Doing one or two of the things in this brochure can keep stress under control now, so you can sort out the bigger issues later.
Read MoreWith all of the uncertainty about whether colleges will have live classes and whether they’ll even have students back on campus, students – and parents – are feeling anxious about the fall semester. For freshmen who will be living on campus, there’s the added anxiety of starting a new school, of living with a roommate you barely know, and of trying to make friends. Homesickness may also be an issue. And, unfortunately, college is a period where many young adults begin to experience mental health issues for the first time.
Read MoreA group of PMHS graduates recently held two on-line discussion groups for parents and students going off to college, as well as those moving into their senior year of high school. Read more for a written summary of both events, complete with links to resources and contacts for graduates and parents.
Read MoreLearn to identify cognitive distortions — negative thinking patterns that can have significant impacts on our emotions, behaviors, and world views — and to change them.
Read MoreThe Youth Mental Health Project is a grassroots nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, empower, and support families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of our youth.
Read MoreSubstance use seldom occurs in isolation. It typically is accompanied by other mental health conditions. In this blog post, we invite the family of Taylor Rhodes to talk about their son and their journey to find care for his co-occurring disorders.
Read MoreEven before a relationship reaches its crisis point, seeking professional guidance in the form of online couples counseling can help.
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