CHC Community Education Sessions

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Fostering Happiness Habits in Your Teen [presentation] [video]

Scientific research has turned its focus on how happiness can be sustained and even increased. Research has confirmed that through intentional practices, we can actually change the neural pathways of our brain to become happier. In fact, only 10% of our happiness is due to our external circumstances and a full 90% is based on our inner environment! Learn how to foster happiness habits in your teen with Project Happiness Founder and CEO, Randy Taran. Read more ›

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The Neurobiology of Stress in Teens & Mindful Pathways to Heal [presentation] [video]

Learn more about how stress can impact a child’s brain and how mindfulness practices can make a positive impact in this presentation by John Rettger, PhD, Director of Mindfulness at Stanford University’s Early Life Stress & Pediatric Anxiety Program. Read more ›

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Autism Research and The Wall Lab at Stanford [video]

Dr. Dennis P. Wall of the Wall Lab at Stanford University discusses current autism-related research projects (such as Autism and the Microbiome) and novel wearable technology that helps children recognize emotions. Read more ›

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Does Your Classroom Foster a Growth Mindset? [presentation] [video] [downloadable]

In this Community Education class for educators, middle school teacher Elaine Antipuesto discusses why a growth mindset is important and how you can foster a growth mindset in your classroom. Read more ›

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Responding to Your Teen’s Challenging Behavior [presentation] [video]

Does your child talk back and ‘push your buttons?’ Kendra Evans Fraka, MSW, presents some effective responses to behavioral challenges in your teen. Read more ›

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Sensory Integration and Autism [presentation] [video]

Did you know that sensory integration therapy improves daily function in children with autism? Learn more about this therapy and how it can benefit your autistic child. Presented by Vibha Pathak, OTD, OTR/L. Read more ›

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Anxiety, ADHD & Reading—How Do They Intersect? [presentation] [video]

Robert L Hendren, DO, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Co-Director of the UCSF Dyslexia Center discusses the frequency with which anxiety co-occurs with ADHD and/or learning disorders. In this presentation, Dr. Hendren explores types of anxiety disorders and reviews assessment strategies and treatment options. Read more ›

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Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior [presentation] [video]

Are there students in your classroom that tend to act out and disrupt the entire class?

Teaching behavioral expectations and providing rewards is a much more positive way to manage behavior in the classroom—much better than waiting for the misbehavior to occur and then providing consequences. Read more ›

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Technology Supports for Executive Functioning [presentation] [video]

Community EducationLearn more about technology supports can compensate for executive function challenges and help build more robust executive function skills.

Shayla Whiteley, M.A., experienced learning specialist shares her insights and knowledge to provide you with a greater understanding of how some types of technology can support executive functioning. Read more ›

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Dyslexia and Learning Differences in the Classroom [presentation] [video]

Are there students in your classroom that struggle with learning? Perhaps those students have a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning issue. In this teacher ed class, Jeff Kozlowski, former Head of Sand Hill School at CHC, reviews the types and signs of learning differences and the impact they can have on a student’s social and emotional well-being. Read more ›

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