Parent & Student University

Parent Conversation: Parenting & Mental Wellness: Mood Matters

Student Conversation: What's Trying to Silence Me?

Location: The OC

Time: 5:30 PM

Parent Conversation: Strengthening Communities Through Prevention

Student Conversation: What's Real: Choices, Risks, Truth

Location: Brown Middle School

Time: 5:30 PM

Parent Conversation: Parenting & Mental Wellness: Tools for a Calm Mind

Student Conversation: Turning Anger Into Action: Finding Your Chill, Part 2

Location: Themer Middle School

Time: 5:30 PM

Parent Conversation: Balancing the Chaos: Finding Joy While Managing Home, School, and Life

Student Conversation: Turning Anger Into Action, Finding Your Chill, Part 1

Location: Smith Intermediate

Time: 5:30 PM

Parent Conversation: Parenting in Difficult Times, Part 1

Student Conversation: Bridging the Gap: Skills for Understanding Others

Location: The OC

Time: 5:30 PM

Parent Conversation: Parenting in Difficult Times, Part 2

Student Conversation: Turning Anger into Action: Finding Your Chill, Part 2

Location: Forney High School

Time: 5:30 PM

Parent Conversation: Beyond Praise: Building True Confidence In Your Child

Student Conversation: School Success Skills: Resilience & Time Management

Location: Wilson Elementary

Time: 5:30 PM

In this conversation, we will share information with you that will increase your awareness about the emotion of anger, identify what situations may trigger anger in you, and what to do when it gets really strong so that it doesn’t get you into trouble

In this session we will build on the previous session by sharing information that will help you increase self-awareness into situations, topics, or people that lead to you becoming angry, explore when anger is a problem, and role play scenarios on what to do when you’re angry to increase healthy habits.

In this session we will share information with you about drug substances; examples of substances available, why they entice teens, their impact on the brain and brain development, signs of addiction, and what to do if you or someone you know is struggling with using drugs.

In this session we will share information about conflict, what it is, why it happens, and strategies to communicate what you need to avoid trouble or stay safe and out of trouble.

In this session we will share information that will help you grow “super powers” for school success like pushing through when things don’t go your way, and ways to look at your time in a way that helps you to get things done at school. These superpowers will help you succeed not just now but also in the future when you are on your own.

In this conversation, students will explore who they are, what influences their self image, and how to develop a healthier, more confident mindset through the participation of interactive activities, reflection, and real world strategies. Students will walk away with tools to challenge negative self talk, recognize their strengths and will be guided to build self confidence & self respect

In this conversation, students will recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression. With open discussion, relatable examples, and hands-on-activities, students will understand possible causes including stress, social pressures, and brain chemistry. Students will be guided in building coping skills and support systems in the home, school and community.

In this conversation we will share with you strategies to help you set boundaries and expectations at home and how to get your student to follow them.

In this conversation we will build on the previous session by sharing information about different parenting styles, explore steps to teach responsibility, and role play scenarios that guide children to own and solve their problems.

In this conversation we will share with you the connection between anxiety and depression with your student’s use of social media and discuss strategies for your student to use to engage more with the world around them.

In this conversation we will share information with you that will increase your awareness of what Depression is, signs, factors that cause depression, symptoms that meet criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options for you and your loved ones.

In this conversation we will share information with you that will increase awareness of what Anxiety is and discussion of the common types, factors that cause anxiety, internal vs external symptoms, and treatment options that include stress management strategies for you and your loved ones.

In this conversation we will share information with you that will increase your awareness of high risk groups, common risk factors, common protective factors, and what to do if you are worried about yourself or someone you love.

In this conversation we will help parents reflect on their daily challenges & identify areas of stress, share time-mgt and self care strategies, reinforce the importance of joy & connection with family life, gain tips to establish a strong parent-child relationship, and link to school and community resources that offer support.

In this conversation we will emphasize the importance of of regular attendance, show how absences impact learning, provide actionable ways parents can support consistent attendance, link resources available on campus to support student and family needs, and highlight how parent-school collaboration leads to better outcomes for students.

In this conversation we will help parents explore and discover the complex dynamics of parental pressures and its impact on the psychological, emotional, and social development of children and adolescents. Parents will walk away with practical strategies and tools to recognize the sign of stress in their child, reflect on their own expectations, and be able to foster a more supportive, balanced home environment.

In this conversation parents will understand the critical role they play in shaping their child’s self esteem. Through real life examples, guided reflection and strategies, parents will learn how to foster confidence, resilience, and a healthy self image in their children.

In this conversation parents are empowered with current data on drug and substance use among youth, gain insight of warning signs and risk factors to watch for, be offered effective communication techniques to talk with teens about substance use, learn about proven prevention and early intervention strategies, and will leave equipped to serve as an informed advocate and resource for their child and within their community.