Posts Tagged ‘Children’
Managing Social Pressures: A Blueprint for Your Child’s Social Life
For many children, returning to school can be a mix of emotions, from excitement to nervousness, especially when thinking about fitting in and making friends. Social pressure and peer relationships impact school life and can sometimes feel difficult and overwhelming to navigate. Here are some ways your child can manage the effects of social pressure,…
Read MoreSkills, Confidence & Success: How Extracurricular Activities Support Youth Mental Health
As school-based therapists, we often encourage youth to participate in extracurricular activities that help create a healthy mental state. In the bustling world of academics and social media, it’s easy to overlook the importance of after-school activities for kids. Whether it is joining a sports team, participating in a drama club or volunteering, these activities…
Read MoreTwo Paths, One Purpose: The Journey to Becoming a CHRIS 180 Foster Parent
Two CHRIS 180 families who initially set out on the path of adoption found themselves opening their minds to the possibility of foster care. Both families shared their unique journeys and personal experiences providing foster care to children in need with the support of CHRIS 180. Alisa Oliver always dreamed of adopting children but was…
Read MoreEmbracing A Season of Change: CHRIS 180 President & CEO Announces Retirement
When I walked into the offices of CHRIS 180 (then Georgia CHARLEE) in 1987, I planned to stay for eight years until my daughter entered college, then I intended to return to private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. But within three months I knew that I was where God had prepared me to…
Read MoreBridging Gaps, Building Futures: The Vital Role of School-Based Therapy
“You are Awesome! Thank you for sitting in on this teacher meeting and advocating for my child”, are often words spoken from a parent to a CHRIS 180 school-based therapist. Advocating for students is only one small piece of what consumes the day of a school-based therapist. Our School-Based Mental Health division offers a unique…
Read MoreFostering Hope: Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Foster Parent with CHRIS 180
Georgia’s foster care program plays a crucial role in providing temporary homes for 11,000 children who cannot live with their biological families due to various circumstances. Foster parents can contribute to the well-being of these children through various avenues, including Adoption, Partnership Parenting which entails providing support while families work toward reunification, respite care and…
Read MoreHelp Families Unwrap the Joy Found in Gift Giving
For most, the holiday season can be considered the most wonderful time of the year. However, for others, it is often a time of stress, depression and grief. One thing we have in common is that as parents and caregivers, we want to celebrate the joy found in gift giving. There is nothing better than…
Read MoreKeeping Your Cool While Back to School
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] We’ve all read stories and seen statistics on the rising rates of anxiety, depression and suicide in our youth and going back to school can put added pressure on students of all ages. But as kids across Metro Atlanta get back in the swing of things in the classroom, it can often…
Read MoreCHRIS 180 Extends Holiday Joy to More Families & Youth
CHRIS 180 adds more families to annual Holiday Wish List program, provides in-person shopping for parents and caregivers This year, CHRIS 180 is expanding its annual Holiday Wish List program to include more CHRIS 180 families and asking the Metro Atlanta community to help provide gifts through the organization’s wish lists. CHRIS 180, an Atlanta-based…
Read MoreBack-to-School Mental Health Red Flags
While it may still feel like summer outside, the rumble of school buses and displays of school supplies at every store are a sure sign the new school year is in full swing. As students go back to class, they also must adjust to early mornings, new classmates, teachers and academic challenges. With all of…
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