UPCOMING EVENTS
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Family Workshop with Dr. Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT hosted by the Darien Library
Join local family therapist, Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT for a three-part group series on family connection, based on her new book, Who Are You and What Have You Done With My Kid? These sessions, aimed at "tweens" aged 8 - 12 years of age, will offer a space where families can come together to discuss common pressures and how that affects mental health and well being. It will be an interactive group where families will leave with tips and tools for strengthening family connections.
Connect with Your Tween While They are Still Listening
Presented by YWCA Parent Awareness and Middlesex Parent Association
When: Wednesday, October 12th 7:30pm
Where: Middlesex Middle School Auditorium
Dr. Craig's BOOK LAUNCH!
Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Kid? …Connect with Your Tween While They are Still Listening
Dr. Craig’s new book from Hachette Book Group launches September 20th, 2022
Join Dr. Craig for light refreshments and snacks. Bring the entire family or come for a date night… sure to be fun!
When: September 20th 6:30pm
Where: Barrett Bookstore, 6 Corbin Drive, Darien, CT 06820
What: Q and A with the author, light refreshments and lots of fun!
RSVP: [email protected]
Family Group Series:
The Cost of Success: Protecting our Kids through Connection and Community
Family Group Series! The Cost of Success: Protecting our Kids through Connection and Community
Join Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT and Marybeth Jordan, LCSW for a four part Family Group series on family connection.
These groups will offer a space where families can come together to discuss common pressures and how it affects our mental health and well being.
It will be an interactive group where you will leave with tips and tools for strengthening family connections.
All family members are welcome but we ask that at least 2 members of the family attend, including 1 parent.
Thank you to the Darien Nature Center for hosting this event!
June 27th: Mental Health Matters: The power of knowing and talking
July 11th: Building Family Connection: Becoming the secure base kids need
July 18th: Building Family Connection: What gets in the way?
July 25th: Creating a Caring Community: Taking care of our kids and each other
(we ask one parent is in attendance)
Tween Happenings
Pop-In Series
Join us for a series of Pop In Groups on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm starting May 25th. Facilitators include Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT, Ruby Elgar, MFT-LP Family Therapist and Summer Intern and 2020 Darien High School Graduate Coco Jepsen.
These groups will offer a space where tweens (ages 9-12) can participate in a discussion topic or activity of the week.
Meet us in town at 1051 Post Road, Suite 1, Darien CT
May 25th: What's the 411? Navigating Social Media and Phones
June 1st: Taking Off the Masks: COVID and It's Aftermath
June 8th: Who Is That In the Mirror? Exploring Our Identity and Social Location
June 15th: Self Love and Self Advocacy
June 22nd: Emotional Awareness and Regulation
June 29th: Conflict Resolution
July 6th: Being A Good Friend
July 13th: Transitions and Milestones
The Cost of Success: Protecting our Kids through Connection and Community
Family Group Series! The Cost of Success: Protecting our Kids through Connection and Community
Join Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT and Marybeth Jordan, LCSW for a four part Family Group series on family connection.
These groups will offer a space where families can come together to discuss common pressures and how it affects our mental health and well being.
It will be an interactive group where you will leave with tips and tools for strengthening family connections.
All family members are welcome but we ask that at least 2 members of the family attend, including 1 parent.
Thank you to the Darien Nature Center for hosting this event!
June 27th: Mental Health Matters: The power of knowing and talking
July 11th: Building Family Connection: Becoming the secure base kids need
July 18th: Building Family Connection: What gets in the way?
July 25th: Creating a Caring Community: Taking care of our kids and each other
(we ask one parent is in attendance)
Tween Happenings
Pop-In Series
Join us for a series of Pop In Groups on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm starting May 25th. Facilitators include Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT, Ruby Elgar, MFT-LP Family Therapist and Summer Intern and 2020 Darien High School Graduate Coco Jepsen.
These groups will offer a space where tweens (ages 9-12) can participate in a discussion topic or activity of the week.
Meet us in town at 1051 Post Road, Suite 1, Darien CT
May 25th: What's the 411? Navigating Social Media and Phones
June 1st: Taking Off the Masks: COVID and It's Aftermath
June 8th: Who Is That In the Mirror? Exploring Our Identity and Social Location
June 15th: Self Love and Self Advocacy
June 22nd: Emotional Awareness and Regulation
June 29th: Conflict Resolution
July 6th: Being A Good Friend
July 13th: Transitions and Milestones
Building A Strong Relationship With Your Teen
Via Zoom
October 20, 2021
7:00-8:00pm
Maintaining a strong parent-child connection can be challenging, especially during the teenage years. Dr. Craig will help parents learn more about growing the relationship with their teenagers. They will explore emotional connection, self-compassion, supporting & nurturing during challenges, and facing anxieties.
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Ms President US, Wilton and Ridgefield
October 1, 2021
4:15-5:45pm
October 15, 2021
4:45-5:30pm
Ms President US motivates and prepares girls to aim for the highest civic leadership positions. Dr. Craig will facilitate a group of tween girls in a discussion and activity around becoming future leaders of the world.
*Private event*
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Emotional Connection in the Family
Via Zoom
October 12, 2021
7:00-8:30pm
This workshop will focus on how to develop, maintain and repair the emotional connection between family members. Topics include ways to foster productive communication, to notice and share your loved one's wins, and to find time and energy to be present. We will also delve into a 'secret' ingredient of great connections: self-care. The workshop consists of a lecture followed by a question and answer period.
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The Social Skills Guide to Tweens
February 8,2021
9:30-10:30am
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Winter Isolation Survival Tips with Children 3-8
February 3, 2021
9:30-10:30am
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What is Family Therapy and Why is it so Impactful
Via Zoom
October 15, 2020
*Sasco Center Staff, private event*
This workshop will focus on why family therapy can be so helpful in improving the connection between parent and child and couples.
Calming and Comforting Ourselves and our Kids
Darien Nature Center
November 12, 2020
*private event*
This discussion will explore ways to cope during a pandemic that doesn’t seem to end and address some do the anxieties families have going into the winter months.
March 2020 Workshop Series, Emotional Connection in the Family
These workshops focus on how to develop, maintain and repair the emotional connection between family members. Topics include ways to foster productive communication, to notice and share your loved one's wins, and to find time and energy to be present. We will also delve into a 'secret' ingredient of great connections: self-care. The workshop consists of a lecture followed by a question and answer period.
Connection With Your Partner
March 3, 2020 7-8:30pm
Southfield Center for Development
85 Old Kids Hwy N, Darien
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Connection With Your Children
March 31, 2020 7-8:30pm
Southfield Center for Development
85 Old Kids Hwy N, Darien
RSVP [email protected]
or 917-510-6422
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Winter Parenting Workshop Series
Parenting the Bumblebees: The Wonderful Years of Preschoolers
December 12, 2019 9:45-10:45am
Darien Nature Center-120 Brookside Road, Darien CT
Modern research shows that human connection and attachment are essential to feeling happy and healthy. Specifically, we need emotional connection with other people in order to thrive. It’s often difficult to be aware of your children's emotional and physical needs and respond appropriately and consistently. Join Amanda Craig, Ph.D, LMFT as she walks us through this developmental stage and the importance of being “in tune” with your child’s needs. We will discuss ways to build emotional connection in the family and survival tips for this developmental stage.
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Parenting the Fireflies: The Wonderful Years of Tweens
November 20, 2019 9:45-10:45am
Darien Nature Center-120 Brookside Road, Darien CT
Tweens are ages 9-12 or the "forgotten years"-years when parents describe their rapidly changing child with phrases like "he changed overnight" or "she is secretive" or "he has emotional outbursts for no reason" or "her friend group is more important than her family". Overnight it seems our children turn into new people we don't know. Tweens need to have people and places to feel safe and supported through these years because in reality, tweens are confused, too! Join Amanda Craig, Ph.D, LMFT as she walks us through this developmental milestone before puberty discussing ways to build emotional connection in the family and survival tips for this developmental stage.
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Interested in having Dr. Craig create or present a workshop for your group? Email [email protected] for more information!