Parent/Caregiver Speaker Series
Through our Parent/Caregiver Speaker Series, the Downingtown Area School District furthers its commitment to promoting healthy communities by featuring speakers and presentations that support our mission of providing wellness opportunities for our families.
December 5, 2023
6:30pm-8:30pm
In person film screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence with panel discussion to follow
Penn State Great Valley - Conference Center Building
30 East Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19335
Funded by:
Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services
Presented by:
Be a Part of the Conversation
Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services
Presented by:
Be a Part of the Conversation
In Partnership with:
Coatesville Youth Initiative * Compass Mark * Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown *
Downingtown Area School District * Phoenixville Communities that Care *
West Chester Communities that Care
Downingtown Area School District * Phoenixville Communities that Care *
West Chester Communities that Care
Screenagers Under the Influence: Vaping Drugs & Alcohol in the Digital Age
This film examines the impact of our digital age on teens' decision-making in relation to substance use, including vaping, alcohol and other drugs. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with an adolescent treatment provider and educators.
Register to attend this free event!
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PEAK PERFORMANCE: SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION AND WELLNESS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
What makes students great athletes also places them at greater risk of substance use. Among US high school athletes, only 6% will get the chance to play in college. The pressure to perform has never been greater. This webinar will help parents understand why athletes today are at greater risk for substance use, how they use differently from their non-participating peers, and how parents can help them stay healthy and mentally prepared for their sport.
Parent/Caregiver Speaker Series Past Events
- A Conversation About Bullying: Sara Shepard and Zakiya Young
- Being Comfortable in the Uncomfortable How to have tough conversations with your kids: Dr. Jennifer Benjamin
- Community Connections: Addressing Student Mental Health with Experts
- Dr. Temple Grandin meets with DASD community
- Eating Disorders Amongst Youths: Shelby Milne, Renfrew Center
- Embracing Summer: Keli Laverty, BC - DMT
- Helping Students in Distress: Recognizing and Responding to the Warning Signs of Depression and Suicide: Dr. Matthew Wintersteen
- Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Family: Sara Brooks, LPC, Bethann Cinelli, D.Ed., Chrissie Dziembowski, MPH, Judy Hirsh, JD, CFRS, Kim Porter, CFRS, Lex Romillard, MSW, LCSW
- Internet Safety: Joe Myers
- Mock Teen Bedroom: Be A Part of the Conversation
- Online Safety Parent Night: DASD Technology Department
- Overcoming Adversity: Anthony Ferraro
- PREP: Prevention Resources & Education for Parents/Caregivers: Sarah Brooks, Bethann Cinelli and Selena Moressi, Caron
- Peak Performance: Substance Use Prevention and Wellness for Student Athletes: Tina George, MSW,CPS
- Recognizing the Signs of Suicide and Depression: Dr. Matthew Wintersteen
- Search for Identity: Be A Part of the Conversation
- Signs of Suicide- Helping Your Child Save a Life: Greta Neff
- Trauma, Resilience, & the Importance of Self-Care: Chester County ACEs Coalition and Chester County Health Department
- Wellness Reset for the Summer: Meghan Belamorich, MD, Jennifer Benjamin, PhD., LPC, Amanda Daley, Jan Michener, MA, Pricilla Singleton, LCSW, LMFT
- You can’t always be invincible: Vince Papale
