Mental Health Matters

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and families, we are transforming our caring-adult education program from D34 ParentConnect to Mental Health Matters. We have heard from you that this is the most important topic to our families! Look for a variety of topics, presenters and formats.

September Event

Emotions Matter: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7pm at Westbrook School 1333 Greenwood Rd

Led by District 34 Instructional Coach for Student Services Dr. Sarah Gebhardt.

Parents, guardians, and caregivers got to learn how understanding emotions strengthens students' engagement and academic performance, how we support emotional learning and regulation in classrooms, and how you can help your children become effective "emotions scientists."

Presentation Slides:

English     Spanish     Korean     Mongolian

Handouts:

English     Spanish     Korean     Mongolian

Looking Ahead

  • October 25 at Hoffman School: The Passion Protocol: How to Rebound from Both Sides of Bullying & Bad Behavior, Chris Falcon (student programs will take place during the school day in October/November) - Sponsored by the Gelfand Foundation

  • November: Community book study of Dr. Devorah Heitner’s Growing Up in Public

  • January: Parenting Through Puberty returns

  • February: Restorative Parenting: Restoring Calm, Resolving Conflict at Home

  • March: Mental Health Matters virtual panel with D34 school psychologists and social workers + Family Service Center staff

  • April: Family Connect nights

Mental Health Matters: For D34 Parents, Guardians & Caregivers

October Event

The Passion Protocol: How to Rebound from Both Sides of Bullying & Bad Behavior, Chris Falcon

Artist and motivational speaker Chris Falcon shares his personal story of resilience as he brings The Passion Protocol to District 34. The Passion Protocol is a teachable system of beliefs and practices that can help you discover your true passions, through harnessing the power of your fear and insecurities.

When: Wednesday, October 25

Time: 7-8:30pm

Where: Hoffman School (2000 Harrison St.)

Middle school student programs will take place during the school day on October 3 (Attea) and October 19 (Springman).

Sponsored by the Debra Gelfand Children's Foundation

To view past presentations and resources, visit

D34 ParentConnect