Drug Counselor Dennis Bludnicki will talk about vaping, E-cigarettes and chewing tobacco as part of the “Coffee & Conversations” program at The Depot youth center from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. Please register for this event. Dennis Bludnicki has been with Liberation Programs, Inc. for over 12 years; initially working as a drug counselor at Greenwich Youth Options for seven years. He later was a counselor at Liberation’s Outpatient Clinic in Stamford facilitating early recovery skills to adults dealing with alcohol and other drug addictions through individual, group and family counseling suffering.
PARENTS, learn how to reduce your stress so that you may help your child develop healthy coping skills. Alanna Voloshin, LCSW is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and has dedicated the past five years to working with adolescents in the Transitional Living Program at Silver Hill Hospital, and the past year and half working in the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, which are both Dialectical Behavior Therapy based programs.
Upon receiving her Master of Social Work degree from Simmons College, she functioned as a Residential Counselor for the Transitional Living program and after receiving her clinical license became the Program Manager for the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program. This program is part of the Coffee and Conversations Parent Series and co-sponsored with Silver Hill Hospital. Oct. 20
7:30 to 9 p.m.
The Depot Darien Youth Center, 25 Heights Road
Please RSVP, http://ccstressmanagement102016.eventbrite.com
The Depot Darien Youth Center welcomes all Darien-resident middle and high school youth from MMS, DHS, private schools and home schooled to create new programs, join programs and activities, and access resources.
For Middle & High School Students
In 3-sessions, your student will learn evidence-based easy-to-implement strategies and systems to be active, engaged and successful in school. In this workshop, your student will learn how to study, organize, manage time, prepare for tests and use executive functioning strategies – essential skills for today’s academic rigor. For more information on this workshop, click here. Saturdays, October 8, 15, 22, 2016
Middle School: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
High School: Noon – 2:30 pm
Don’t wait to register! Our summer workshops were full! Register Now: http://enroll.successfulstudyskills4students.com/enroll/depot
* 3-session 7.5 hour workshop is $395
* All class size limited to 15
* Workshops include all in-class and at-home study materials, as well as a parent review email sent after each session.
During this powerful one-hour presentation, parents will learn how to they can support their child with seven tools and concrete ideas that can be implemented right away for better results and better grades. There is no charge for the program, but registration is requested. You can register online here. The Depot Darien Youth Center welcomes all Darien-resident middle and high school youth from MMS, DHS, private schools and home schooled to create new programs, join programs and activities, and access resources.
On Wednesday the Depot Youth Center announced that its car wash/pet wash has been not just postponed but totally cancelled because the drought is expected to last for some time. You can get a refund if you already bought tickets by bringing them to the Depot — or you could just consider your ticket a contribution to the town’s youth center. The event was originally scheduled for last Sunday, then postponed to Oct. 9. Here’s an announcement posted Wednesday by the Depot on Facebook:
Join us for a presentation on navigating the world of college test prep. Lynn Carnegie has helped thousands of parents learn the differences between the SAT and the ACT, when to take SAT Subject Tests, and how to prepare for these tests. Parents and students are welcome at this free presentation! —
The landscape of college admissions testing is becoming increasingly complicated. The ACT overhauled its Writing test last fall. And the College Board released a wholly redesigned SAT in March to better mirror the Common Core standards.
The Darien High School boys hockey team will hold a car wash fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at The Depot. — an announcement from the Depot
Join us for a presentation on navigating the world of college test prep. Lynn Carnegie has helped thousands of parents learn the differences between the SAT and the ACT, when to take SAT Subject Tests, and how to prepare for these tests. Parents and students are welcome at this free presentation! —
The landscape of college admissions testing is becoming increasingly complicated. The ACT overhauled its Writing test last fall. And the College Board released a wholly redesigned SAT in March to better mirror the Common Core standards.
Just in time before school starts! In just three sessions, your middle and/or high school student will learn evidence-based easy-to-implement strategies and systems to be active, engaged and successful in school. Your student will learn how to study, organize, manage time, prepare for tests and use executive functioning strategies – all essential skills for today’s academic rigor. For more information and registration, please visit http://www.successfulstudyskills4students.com/depot/
* Tue, Wed, Thu, Aug 23, 24, 25, 2016* Middle School: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
* High School: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
* Class size limited to 15. * The 7.5 hour workshop is $395
* Register with a sibling or friend and get a 10% discount. * All in-class and at-home study materials included.
Middle-schoolers: Come to the Depot after school to paint/decorate clay aromatherapy medallions that will be donated, along with therapeutic essential oils, to kids and families in need of comfort or hope around the world. You’ll also be able to keep one for yourself! Concession Special: Grilled Cheese/fries/drink @ $5 (other drinks/candy $1)
PLEASE RSVP: http://scentsability052416.eventbrite.com
Members of SADD Darien Chapter will be hosting an open discussion on permissive parenting for PARENTS from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday May 18 at The Depot. Topics covered will include:
Underage parties (liability, citations)
Social pressures (social media, who are your kids’ friends)
How to be an ACTIVE parent (open communication with youth)
and MORE
Please register here.
