October 4 and 5, 2008, F L Chamberlain School is hosting a Parents weekend with various informational workshops for parents and public to attend.
October 4th
Workshop A1: Psychopharmacology and Adolescence
Presented by John Kersting, M.D., Chamberlain Psychiatrist
9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Carriage House Classroom
Workshop A2: : Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D.B.T.): An Overview
Presented by Colleen Quaile, L.M.H.C., Chamberlain Clinician and Emily Lannigan, LCSW, Chamberlain Clinician 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Barn Classroom
Workshop B1: Anxiety Reduction: What Works?
Presented by Jocelyne Beaubien, L.C.S.W., Chamberlain Clinician and Lucita Oriza, M.S.W., Chamberlain Clinician 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Barn Building Classroom
Workshop B2: Estate Planning for the Special Needs Individual in Your Life
Presented by Richard Harwood of Securitas Financial Group 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Barn Building School Cafeteria
Parent Luncheon with presentation by Patty Konjoian and Gina Gallagher “Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid! The Movement of Imperfection” 36 Plymouth Street Lawn
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 5th:
Workshop C1: Understanding Bi-Polar Disorder in Children
Presented by Mary Ann McDonnell, APRN, BC, CEO & Cofounder of STEP Up for Kids, Inc. and owner of South Shore Psychiatric Services 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Barn Bldg. Classroom
Workshop C2: A Comprehensive Overview of Special Education Laws
Presented by Melissa Connors, Esq., Chamberlain Director of Studies 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., School Cafeteria in Barn Bldg.
Workshop C3: Life On & Slightly to the Right on the Autism Spectrum: Observations on Promoting Success for People with Autism
Presented by Stephen Shore author of “Beyond the Wall: My Life with Asperger’s” 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Carriage House Classroom
Workshop D1: Double Jeopardy: Alcohol and Prescription Drugs
Presented by Marilyn G. Belmonte, B.A., Founder Drug Abuse Recognition for Communities and Co-Chair Burlington Drug and Alcohol Task Force 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Carriage House Classroom
Workshop D2: The Art of Communication with Your Teen
Presented by Melissa Connors, Esq., Director of Studies at Chamberlain 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. School Cafeteria in Barn Bldg.
Wrap-Up to include lunch and softball game for parents, their children and staff.
Carriage House Lawn for lunch and Plymouth Street Field for the softball game. 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
F L Chamberlain School’s parent workshop materials
