When I was 45, I had my son tested for ADHD. Looking over his shoulder, I read the questionnaire. “Don’t finish projects you start,” “difficulty sustaining attention,” “struggle to get organized,” “avoid, dislike or are reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort,” -- these were characteristics of a diagnosable mental illness that could be treated?? I got distracted from helping my son take the quiz because a light bulb had gone off in my head about so many of my own lifelong struggles.
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Second in our series for Mental Health Awareness Month is this podcast by Lisa Damour, PhD, "How Do I Tell If My Child Has An Eating Disorder." While the episode first aired during the pandemic, the topic and her suggestions are still relevant, insightful, and actionable. We have been asked for information on this topic more and more, among all genders, across ages, races, and ethnicities.
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During the month of May, we will be posting weekly about a variety of mental health issues . We chose these topics because they are brought to us by parents most frequently. Each week we’ll post them on social media, and add them to this blog post, so keep checking back!
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Pelham Together is deeply grateful for a significant show of support from Terry Clements, the Westchester County Legislator for District 11. This support will enable Pelham Together to expand youth programs including summer internships, year-round employment opportunities, connections with trusted adults, connections to peers, and mental health support for all Pelham youth.
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On Saturday, March 25th, Pelham Together and the Pelham Middle School PTA hosted ANOTHER open skate night, and this time it was the 8th Graders turn!! Another fun night for all! Thank you to the parent chaperones, without whom we could not host these events. Click through for some GREAT PICS!!
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On March 8, 2023, Make Caring Common of Harvard University hosted a webinar with bullying expert, Dr. Dorothy Espelage, to discuss bullying prevention and intervention. It was EXCELLENT. Check out a write up of key takeaways—including a discussion of what is bullying? What does and doesn’t work to prevent it?—and a recording of the full webinar is at the end.
This event was chocked full of resources, recommendations, and fabulous information for parents, schools, and communities.
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PT Youth Council held it’s annual Anthony Senerchia Jr Memorial Dodgeball Tournament, which raises money for ALS, on Saturday, March 18th.
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On Saturday, March 18th, Pelham Together and the Pelham Middle School PTA hosted an open skate night for 7th grade students. Fun was had by everyone!
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On March 11th, Pelham Together joined the Girl Scouts and other members of the community for a day of health, wellness, and safety at the Pelham Library. Kim Trapasso, LCSW, and PT Counseling Program Director presented to over 20 5th-7th graders to help them build confidence around home alone safety.
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We’re so proud to announce this new collaboration between Pelham Together and Pelham Rec Camps! By working together we will be able to help Rec camps be as responsive as possible to the mental health of their campers - a win all around!
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On March 1st middle school parents gathered in the MS Library to hear Rosalind Wiseman, noted author and bullying prevention expert, talk about bullying and our kids’ peer-to-peer relationships. Some key points she made were the difference between treating people with dignity vs respect, and what motivates young people to make healthy and considerate choices (hint: feeling proud and avoidance of being ‘called out’ negatively are big). The Q&A was robust, and we all left wanting more.
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A 5-hour interactive online training experience to teach and apply practical techniques for effective behavior management. Sessions will be held on three Fridays from 11:30am-1pm, 4/7/23, 5/5/23 and 6/2/23. Cost is $150-$225.
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Pelham Together just learned about this incredible opportunity for rising college juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in public service. The application is due on March 22, 2003, so if you or anyone you know are interested, please pass this along.
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Below are a collection of “copycat edibles” (there are more, this is just a selection from reliable sources). These are THC edibles created in packaging intended to look like regular snacks. People may not be able to tell the difference at a glance. It’s also very important to know that these items have high concentrations of THC, and may be laced with other substances, like fentanyl.
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We recently watched this webinar hosted by KNOW2PREVENT, and found it to be very informative, in particular in it's balanced look at the issues. Please click through for a recording of the webinar, as well as the presentation slides. You can’t prevent what you don’t know. . .
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On a very cold February 4th, Pelham got a little warmer by coming together at the Daronco Townhouse to celebrate who we are as a community with an evening showcasing our local musicians and local “chefs.” WinterFest 2023 featured all local bands and solo artists, mostly teens, with a few adult artists in the mix. There were some well established bands and some new talent, and even a trumpeter from Albania! Click to see more photos!
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During this interactive program for adults, participants are invited to explore a mock teen bedroom set up with over 30 items related to drug and alcohol use to see if they can identify them. Hidden In Plain Sight is a presentation of Student Assistance Services of Westchester County and this local Pelham event is co-hosted with Pelham Together.
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Pelham Together awards the Heart of Pelham (HOP and HOP Jr.) Awards twice a year to high school and middle school students. Recipients are nominated for demonstrating values such as compassion, kindness, leadership, determination, perseverance, and integrity—sometimes overlooked qualities, but ones that make our community a better place.
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Olivia Polsky, PMHS Junior, working with the National Charity League, Inc. has organized a book collection as part of MLK Day of Service. Collecting new and like-new children’s books, aged pre-K to 6th grade, from Jan 3 - 13, 2023.
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WinterFest 2023 is back, on Feb. 4th, 4-7pm, and we’re excited to announce how it’s NEW! We’ll still have the great local bands playing at the Gazebo. Starting at 5pm we’ll open the doors to the Daronco Townhouse and invite the community to come inside and taste one-pot dishes in our “Chili Your Way” Showcase! We’re expecting many different cultures to be represented.
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