The Ripple Effect: How Parental Kindness Impacts Kids & Teens
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES

​Parents, February is the month focused on love and relationships. Join Parent Coaching to help nurture and strengthen your relationship with your children. Parent Coaching is a free resource that connects you with a parenting coach and content created by therapists. Click here to register for on-going support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

​School Avoidance - February 21, 2024 - 5:30pm 
Registration link: https://cookcenter.info/Feb21Rtn 

Parents, there is a superhero in all of us, sometimes we just need help to find a little courage. Let us help you find your courage and be a protector of your children. Parent Coaching is a free resource that connects you with a parenting coach and content created by therapists. Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching.

How to Motivate Your Child - January 24, 2024 - 5:30pm 
Registration link: http://cookcenter.info/Jan24Rtn

Supporting Your Child's Mental Health - Sept 27 - 5:30 pm
Registration link:  http://cookcenter.info/Sep27Rtn

In response to parent concerns about student health and well-being, Raton Public Schools is partnering with ParentGuidance.org to deliver presentations developed by licensed therapists. This series will be virtual, interactive, and is designed to help parents and caregivers support students.

Registration, attendance and interactions are kept totally anonymous from other viewers.
For registration information, contact Mikki DeLapp at [email protected].

As we welcome families back to school, we hope you were able to take some time over the summer to enjoy moments with your family and friends. As you are preparing your students to begin another school year, we want you to remember the importance of parental mental health.

​The August Mental Health Newsletter (English)  (Spanish) emphasizes the importance of parents’ mental health and outlines steps for healthy coping strategies. As a caregiver to children, it is important that you take the time to care for yourself as well!

Check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Check out the course titled, How to Develop Self-Compassion , by Dr. Paul Parkin.  To access the course, login by creating or using your username and password to ParentGuidance.org. 

Hi Parents!
Here is the “How Parents Can Help Prevent Suicide” Mental Health Series recording information. Our hope is that you come away with more information on why suicide occurs, the warning signs, and where you can go for help. https://cookcenter.info/RatonSept21Replay Required Password: pGd699?e
To access Suicide Prevention resources, go to: https://cookcenterforhumanconnection.org/get-help/

Don’t miss our next session “Building Your Child's Confidence” on Oct 19 at 5:30pm, where we will discuss the role parents play as their child is forming their identity and the importance of listening, playing with and forming connections with your child. 
Register now: https://cookcenter.info/RatonOct19

Your district has partnered with us to provide individual coaching to parents. Go to:  https://CookCenter.info/GetCoaching and select "Begin" to fill out a quick and confidential questionnaire.  Our coaching manager will then reach out to see if coaching is right for you.

Take advantage of our free resources and on-demand e-courses.  You can also receive answers to your questions with the  "Ask A Therapist" feature…check it out by signing up for a free account at  ParentGuidance.org today! Parents tell us how much they appreciate the resources, and how it helps them to help their children. 

Stay safe and be well!
Sondi Laycock
Impact Manager
Cook Center for Human Connection
C:(208) 680-4212 (Call/Text) | CookCenter.org

"Your Child's Anxiety" on August 17, 2022 @ 5:30 on Zoom
Learn simple strategies that will help parents respond to their child’s anxiety. When applied these skills will help the child and parent bond, allowing the child to identify and work through their anxiety more effectively.

Register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nazQtr-_RyO_d6gLYXP9Sw