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More great, FREE resources for families with ADHD! Register for one or all webinars, and drop into the free resource fair!

Our 2023 ADHD IN PERSON Resource Fair and virtual lectures are HERE! Register for one, or ALL: https://www.chadd.net/chapter/115

September is Mental Health Awareness Month! - https://mailchi.mp/e4f6a53cc0d4/group-therapy-availability-in-person-virtual-options-12644713

COMING UP ON MONDAY!

Join Dr. Michelle Mullaley as she kicks off the Education Connection's FREE virtual ADHD summit. Registration is still open! https://ectutoring.com/adhd-summit

Tired of endless homework battles? Join us at our Free Back to School Summit on Sept. 11-15th! 📚🧠

🗓️ Day 1: Dr. Michelle Mullaley of Bridges Therapy and Wellness Center joins us on Sept. 11 from 1-2 PM ET. Her LIVE webinar and Q&A will focus on nag-free solutions for parents of children with ADHD.

🗣️💡Learn practical and positive communication strategies by reserving your free spot now: https://ectutoring.com/adhd-summit

"The relationship between you and your child trumps any task that needs to get done!" explained Dr. Mullaley. "That does not mean that the 'to do' aspects of communicating with your child (the homework, studying, chores) are not challenging, frustrating, anxiety-producing, and more for both you and your student! These strategies can help to minimize those frustrations for you AND your ADHD child, increase task completion and ownership, and foster empathy and connection."

Tag a fellow parent in the comments who's ready to make this school year a success! 🤝✨

ADHD Summit coming next week! Dr. Michelle Mullaley is kicking off Education Connection's FREE virtual ADHD summit. This summit aims to help parents and ADHD students to navigate the school year (without nagging!) Registration is still open! https://ectutoring.com/adhd-summit

Our school supply drive has been up and running for the entire month of August and thanks to the support from the community, we have received binders, notebooks, pencils, etc. to give to a local elementary school. However, the school supply drive's end is fast approaching on August 31st, and we are still in need for specific supplies!

College is an exciting and new experience for teenagers. Handling living apart from their families for the first time and increased demands academically can be difficult to handle, which is why it is no surprise that some young adults struggle more than others. Read on to see how to best prepare your child for success on their new adventure!

Preparing for College Emotionally, Not Just Academically - Child Mind Institute With depression and anxiety on the rise, college students need emotional problem solving skills to handle the challenges of a new social and academic environment. Here are skills to teach and practice before they leave home.

Bridges Therapy and Wellness Center would like to introduce a new girls group ran by our own, Julia Cockrill, LMFT! A new girls group for ages 7 - 10 focusing on topics like school, friendship, and self-esteem.

Welcoming our 2023-24 training program! - https://mailchi.mp/856a3b47d403/group-therapy-availability-in-person-virtual-options-12640501

New Event!

Join our very own, Dr. Michelle Mullaley as she kicks off Education Connection's FREE Virtual Back to School Summit for parents and children with ADHD! This summit aims to help parents and ADHD students to navigate the school year. Register now to secure your spot! https://ectutoring.com/adhd-summit

Bridges Therapy and Wellness Center is hosting an ongoing school supply drive for schools in the area in need of supplies! The drive ends on August 31st and school is almost here for FCPS so if you have notebooks, folders, pencils, etc. to spare, drop them off with us!

Join us in welcoming our newest therapist to Bridges, Ariella Libicki, M.A. We are so excited to have her and she currently has both in person and virtual availability. Please contact us if you feel like she could help you or a loved one! You can read her full bio here: http://bridgestherapyandwellness.com/psychologists/ariella-libicki/

Letting go of a negative, or even positive, can have a significant impact on our lives. It can be difficult and scary, but it can get rid of additional, unnecessary stresses. Read on to find what is not serving you and how you can release those energies.

The Art of Letting Go How letting go of a positive or a negative can impact our lives.

Inflammation throughout your body may be linked to the amount and severity of stress in your life. Learn about how your body is impacted by stress in this article and strategies to help your overall wellness.

The Link Between Stress and Inflammation Research shows that the effect of stress on the body — chiefly the way it triggers inflammation — contributes to the development and worsening of many chronic conditions.

Reading for pleasure can come with lots of benefits that can improve stress levels, depression, and behavioral issues. Encouraging your child to indulge in fun reading can overall enhance their mental health!

Childhood Reading Habits Boost Brain and Mental Health in Teens - Neuroscience News Encouraging children to indulge in reading for pleasure can enhance their cognitive and mental health during adolescence, a recent study reveals.

It can be difficult when differences stand in the way of finding common ground with teens. Adolescence comes with changes in a young person’s life and it can be hard for parents to come to terms with them, read on for ways to better connect with your child during this time!

Parenting Adolescents and Dancing with Differences Parents have to learn new steps to navigate changes in their teenager.

Communicating with and understanding your partner can be two different things. Ensuring both people have the same expectations can help avoid feeling disappointment and potentially resentments. Read on to find out about how certain conflicts can occur and how to better avoid them in the future!

When Unrealistic Expectations Become Resentments How to keep your expectations of others in check so you aren't disappointed.

School Supply Drive - https://mailchi.mp/ec4ac291a74e/group-therapy-availability-in-person-virtual-options-12641390

Your outlook on the world can cause feelings of anxiety, fear, and pessimism. Simply viewing or reading about kindness can alleviate these feelings and improve your wellbeing!

Mean World vs. Kind World Have a negative outlook about the world? A little kindness can lift your mood.

Safety in daily life is at the forefront of many LGBTQIA+ individuals after the recent months where their identity has been discriminated against. Research shows that lack of acceptance for members in the LGBTQIA+ has negative effects on their mental health and well-being. Read on for highlights on how connecting with others within the community can help strengthen resiliency and foster positivity during unsure times.

‘The young people feel it in their bones’: A look at the mental health impact of antitrans legislation Psychological science points to an increased risk of su***de and poor mental health amid a record number of bills introduced in state legislatures aimed at restricting the rights of the LGBTQ+ population

The connection between your brain and your gut influences your mood and how you’re feeling, but did you know that it can affect how you sleep too? Read on to learn how certain foods are better for your sleep routine and how your sleep impacts your appetite.

How What You Eat Affects Sleep Is there a diet that promotes better sleep? Do certain foods help your shut-eye? There’s some evidence that suggests a healthy diet is (not surprisingly) good for your sleep. But it’s a ripe field of research, experts say.

Welcoming Ariella Libicki, M.A. to our team! - https://mailchi.mp/5565ecfeee31/group-therapy-availability-in-person-virtual-options-12639016

Appreciating what is around us can boost our entire environment’s happiness. Read on to find out other benefits of being thankful and appreciative and how to implement this in your daily life!

How to Be More Thankful How to express more thankfulness in your daily life.

Resilience is what helps people thrive in times where life throws curveballs in our paths. Read on for ways you can cultivate your resilience!

Top Tips to Help You Build and Cultivate Resilience Resilience is what helps us thrive regardless of life’s hardships. Some of us are born more resilient, but everyone can get better at it. Resilience expert Amit Sood, MD, shares 20 ways to boost your ability to bounce back and build resilience.

Yoga can help bring a sense of calm and inner peace. Read on to find 5 different poses to implement at bedtime to help improve your sleep!

Yoga Poses and Exercises to Help You Sleep If you struggle to relax and fall asleep at the end of a long day, these yoga postures are for you. They’re designed to be practiced just before bed (or in it). They’ll help you forget about the day’s (or tomorrow’s) to-do list and focus on you.

You may have heard of SAD during the winter time, but did you know that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur in the summer too? These symptoms may be less commonly known, so read on to learn more about what causes SAD during the summer time and how to help yourself or a loved one if this is occurring for you!

Sad in the summer? You may have summer seasonal depression. Summer seasonal affective disorder is not as well-known as winter SAD, but it holds a higher risk for su***de and may become more prevalent with climate change.

When celebrating the Fourth of July with your friends and family, take some time for mindfulness and use this meditation to better enjoy the moment! Being present in the moment can enhance these special events to be even more memorable.

A 3-minute meditation: How to be mindful watching fireworks When you're watching fireworks for the July Fourth holiday, take a moment to be mindful of the experience, noticing people, sounds, sights and scents around you.

Fairfax County has highlighted several ways you and your family can celebrate Juneteenth and support local black-owned businesses on this blog post: https://www.fxva.com/blog/post/ways-to-commemorate-juneteenth/. On June 22nd you can visit Ellanor C. Lawrence Park for the Paths of Freedom Seekers where they have participants learn and reflect on how enslaved communities and freedom seekers have forged a path of resiliency throughout American history. A link to sign up is here: https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/ACTIVITIES/Details.aspx?session_id=401198&back_url=fi9BQ1RJVklUSUVTL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4.

Ways to Commemorate Juneteenth Learn about the history of Juneteenth and support local black-owned businesses in Fairfax County.

If you'd like to support Black Owned restaurants in the local area, see a compiled list of them are here: https://www.fxva.com/restaurants/black-owned-restaurants/. If you know any others, Fairfax County asks for your recommendations for them to include everyone! Additionally, there is a list of Black-Owned Businesses in the Northern Virginia area here: https://www.yelp.com/collection/a3iyJlZyLG8V2EiGzDYkKA/Black-Owned-Businesses-in-Northern-Virginia.

Black-Owned Restaurants in Fairfax County, VA Whether you're looking to support Black-owned businesses, or simply looking for some delicious food, check out our list of Black-owned restaurants throughout Fairfax County.

As Juneteenth has become a federally recognized and acknowledged holiday, some families may be wondering how to honor this day with thoughtfulness and intention. This article highlights 28 different ways you and your family can do so, including learning about the history of Juneteenth, first and foremost.

28 Ways To Thoughtfully Celebrate Juneteenth (2023) Your guide on celebrating and honoring Juneteenth — on June 19th, and all year long.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Fairfax County with a free Lunch and Learn Experience at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly from 12pm-4pm today. This event will host speakers, singers, tours and a family celebration of Juneteenth. A food truck will also be available for food purchases.

Juneteenth | Park Authority Fairfax County, Virginia - What's happening in parks to celebrate Juneteenth.

Kids have the wide range of emotions that adults do, but don’t quite know how to label them yet. As they grow, it is important to teach little ones how to manage their emotions in a healthy way they can use in their daily lives!

Coping Strategies for Kids Teaching kids healthy coping skills for their emotions and stress is important for their growth. Learn these strategies and how to teach them.