A Kid's / Teen's inner world can shape everything--their social lives, academics, and overall mental state. But statistics are showing that anxiety, depression, self-harm, and so many other mental and emotional challenges are at their highest among our kids and teens.

If that thought makes you overwhelmed or scared, you’re not alone. We’re here to help. We’ve partnered with Parent Cue (Will Hutchinson & Dr. Chinwé Williams) to provide some essential insights to help us learn the psychology of what’s going on in your Kid’s / Teen's brain and science-based, practical tools to help you navigate your kid’s mental health.

Through these five Sunday morning gatherings, we will be equipped to Show up, See them, Listen, Speak life, and Build Grit.

This opportunity is open to all who want to be equipped in these areas. These sessions will be led by our Student Wellness Coordinators, Katie Schafer (Educational Specialist in School Psychology) & Kelsey Bigelow (Special Education Teacher). Childcare is not provided for this class. Please register by clicking below.

Session 1 | September 15

01: Introduction

Let’s talk through the current state of our kids’ mental health, and what power a parent or a caregiver has to make a difference in a kid’s life.

02: The Heart of the Parent

Since you’re here, you clearly love and care for your kid. Sometimes, though, we as parents and caregivers may be unaware of ways we unintentionally hurt our kid’s mental health. Here are the most common ways parents do that and how to change them.

03: The Heart of the Matter

To best understand your kid’s emotions, you need to understand their brain. Discover how a child’s brain works, common risk factors for mental health problems in kids, and warning signs you need to pay attention to.

Session 2 | September 22

04: It Takes a Village

Both parents and kids need a strong support system to develop the skills needed to protect their mental health. Here’s how to build a caring and available support system.

05: Let's Look Inward

A kid’s feelings and logic often don’t mix. But resilience and regulation can happen with the right tools. See what mental health looks like in elementary, middle school, and high school. Learn the tools to help your kid navigate their mental health in these phases.

Session 3 | September 29

06: Show Up

You can't always protect your kids from the bruises of life, but being present for your kid is a parent’s greatest asset during tough times. Here are five simple, easy ways to show up for your kid.

07: Let's Get Practical

Knowing your kid is struggling with their mental health is a great start but you will need some additional tools along the way. Discover four foundational things you can do when your kid is experiencing a mental health challenge.

Session 4 | October 6

08: Moving Forward with Grit

A parent’s role isn’t to shield their kid from all challenges. We need to offer them tools to build emotional resilience and grow. Here are practical, transformational steps to cultivate grit in kids and teens.

09: The Power of Hope

Hope is not just passively wishing for something; it’s a teachable set of skills and a powerful resilience tool. Learn three simple ways to build hope in your kid.

Session 5 | October 13

10: Something More Serious: "Help! My kid is self harming!"

Finding out your kid or teenager is self-harming is extremely scary and can be difficult to navigate. Here are the common things parents need to understand about self-harm and how to help them.

11: Something More Serious: What to do if your child is suicidal?

If your kid or teenager is having thoughts of suicide, take a deep breath, remain calm, but act quickly. Keep these are four things in mind to help your kid or teenager to navigate a suicidal crisis.

12: We Can Get Through Anxiety Together

As you parent with your kid’s mental health in mind, we want to leave you with three everyday habits you can teach your kid to help them manage their mental health, no matter the situation they’re in.