Let's Catch-up: August 2022 |
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Our mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources, and peer support. |
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As you fill your calendar with back-to-school events and activities, we hope you are keeping mental health in mind... and we're not just talking about our CATCH programs! Yes, we are offering many opportunities to learn, share, and find support, and you'll see all of that in this newsletter.
Above all, we encourage everyone to prioritize mental health as you make decisions for your family.
Let your values guide your choices. Remember, you are enough, and make sure your children know they are enough as they are.
When we validate one another, we create a community of resilient people who are able to cope with life's ups and downs. Isn't that what we all want?
-The CATCH Team
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In this Issue
- Lunch & Learn: Upcoming Programs
- Parent Support Network
- Coffee Talk: New Schedule, New Topics
- Parents Connect: Join a Group
- GBN Mental Health Awareness Football Game & Wellness Fair
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My Red Said Mental Health Awareness Campaign
- Coping Kits for Freshmen
- Parenting the Mental Health Generation: Two New Podcast Episodes
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Self-Driven Child authors coming to Northbrook
- Learn from Experts: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Parenting Through Community Trauma |
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Thursday, August 25, 12pm-1pm
Via Zoom
Returning to school this fall may present challenges for many in the aftermath of the Highland Park shooting.
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Magida is an experienced therapist and mother of two. |
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Coming up in our Lunch & Learn series...
September 13: Helping Our Kids Understand and Overcome Social Anxiety
October 11: Tech Transitions: Practices to Help Kids Manage Screen Time
November 15: How to Find Joy with Your Kids When They Aren’t So Enjoyable
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Parenting is hard, but it can feel more manageable when we support one another. And that's why we created the Parent Support Network.
It offers parents and caregivers access to personalized resources as well as opportunities to connect with other parents and learn from peers in small, confidential groups.
We are here for you.
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Coffee Talk
New Schedule, New Topics for Fall 2022
Join other parents who can relate to what you're going through in open and honest discussions, where no question is a bad one, and we all have something to learn.
We are meeting via Zoom for our health and because we know it's often easier to hop online in the midst of a busy day.
Sign up to receive the Zoom link.
Back to school: Parenting through the transition
- Is your child extra anxious about a new classroom, new teacher, and new schedules? Do they have trouble making new friends or fitting in at school? Let's talk about the challenges of transitioning back to school, especially for kids who are struggling with their mental health.
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Aug. 24, 10am-11am, Register
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Sept. 7, 7pm-8pm, Register
Off to College: Supporting your student from afar
- Parenting a child who is away at college comes with a whole new set of challenges, especially if they have struggled with their mental health. Whether you have an overwhelmed freshman or a stressed-out senior, knowing how to manage expectations, recognize when your child is struggling, and give the right amount of advice can make their transition to adulthood a bit smoother.
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Sept. 14, 7pm-8pm, Register
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Sept. 27, 10am-11am, Register
Prioritize your mental health with the self-care of a CATCH Coffee Talk. #TalkAboutIt
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Parents Connect
If you're asking, What else can I do to help my child with their mental health issues? The answer is: Find support for yourself!
Parents Connect groups are made up of 4 to 8 adults who are caring for children of similar ages.
We meet weekly to provide a place where people can share their experiences in a confidential setting. Learn more.
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GBN Mental Health Awareness |
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Football Game & Wellness Fair
Friday, September 2, 2022
Glenbrook North vs. Deerfield
Varsity Kickoff: 7pm
Home Opener
Cheer on the Spartans and visit with representatives from these local mental health organizations:
- CATCH
- Community - The Anti-Drug Coalition (CTAD)
- Compass Health Center
- Dylan Buckner Foundation
- Family Service Center
- GBN Boys' Lacrosse
- GBN Mental Health Advisory Board
- Glenview Northbrook Coalition for Youth (GNCY)
- Josselyn Center
- Northbrook Police Department
- Peer Services
- Plena Mind Center
- Rogers Behavioral Health
- Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
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Believing in a Better Tomorrow
The Dylan Buckner Foundation will sell sports towels to keep Dylan's memory alive and support mental health awareness in our community. Bring $10, wave your towel at halftime,
and help erase the stigma!
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Start the Conversation. Share a message.
Join a community-wide conversation about mental health!
For the second year in a row, CATCH presents My Red Said. This mental health awareness campaign is designed to make it easier to talk about our emotional wellness which is more important than ever following the shooting in Highland Park.
Look for My Red Said stations throughout Northbrook, and stop by to write and read messages of hope and compassion on hearts that will be displayed on red ribbons from September 10th-October 10th.
What does your red say?
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Thank you, Northfield Township!
My Red Said stations are also opening at most of the junior highs and high schools in Northfield Township thanks to the Northfield Township Non-profit Service Agency Grant.
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Coping Kits for D225 Freshmen |
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Each kit contains items that support mental health as well as information on finding additional help. The students will receive the kits during small meetings with their counselors next month.
Thank you to our volunteers who donated their time to pack the kits... and to the Village of Northbrook and Northfield Township for funding this project.
CATCH truly is community!
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CATCH Podcast
Parenting the Mental Health Generation
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Two New Episodes
Get to Know Our Hosts: Amy and Lisa share their personal stories of what brought them to CATCH, the life lessons they are learning, and what they are experiencing after the July 4th shooting in Highland Park. Listen
Managing My Mental Health As A College Freshman: A Son And His Mom Share Their Story: If your child is heading off to college and taking their mental health struggles with them, this episode is for you. Kyle, who just finished his freshman year, and his mom talk about their strategies for success and lessons learned from bumps in the road. Listen
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Save the Date: Community Event |
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It’s Time for a Reset
Speakers:
William Stixrud, PhD & Ned Johnson
Authors
The Self-Driven Child
What Do You Say?
October 20, 2022 in the evening (exact time TBD)
Glenbrook North H.S. Auditorium
Presented by CATCH, GBN, & The Glenbrook Foundation
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Pick up The Self Driven Child and What Do You Say? at the Northbrook Public Library.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is a popular treatment for a range of mental health challenges for both kids and adults, but do you really know what it is?
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Looking for additional advice from experts?
- School Refusal
- Social Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Follow CATCH on Social Media |
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Are you following CATCH on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram? Stay up-to-date on all things CATCH and mental health in our community. |
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CATCH is dedicated to making a difference in our community.
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