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The countdown to tip off is here! Steel Mike will be happening this Sunday! Join us for a fun community and family event benefiting the Michael Harris Fund at CHC. Play or bid for a great cause! Thank you so much to everyone who has signed up to participate in any shape or form. Together we are making a positive impact in teen mental health! See you all there!

We are excited to launch the fifth season of CHC's Voices of Compassion podcast! Your unwavering support has been the driving force behind our success, and we can’t wait to continue providing you with expert insights into mental health and learning differences for children, teens, and young adults. At CHC, we’re passionate about bringing you the best in this field, and we’re grateful to have you with us on this journey. Thank you for being a valued member of our community!

📣 Have you heard? Our new updated CHC Resource Library is here! Introducing a range of enhanced features tailored to streamline the search of content through advanced filtering options. Look for our distinctive CHC expert badge for materials crafted by our specialists, or other material rigorously vetted by our professionals. Enjoy a refreshed interface, providing access to a wealth of expert knowledge, tips, and strategies just for you. We invite you to take a look and share with others who may benefit from our resources. https://bit.ly/3UdOuTT

🫵 Are you ready to make an impact? Join us on August 25th for CHC's SteelMike Shootout 2024! 🏀 Compete for a cause and help provide vital mental health resources for youth. Your participation and contribution can make a positive impact on a young person’s life.

🧠 Learn how you learn. Students with ADHD or dyslexia can benefit from implementing active learning strategies to their studying. 📚 Creating flashcards, summarizing material in your own words, and completing practice problems can all lead to better retention when studying. We encourage you to give these tips a try and add them to your toolkit! 🤩

🌈 Happy Pride Weekend! 🌈 At CHC, we’re dedicated to welcoming everyone with open arms. Our comprehensive and personalized care respects the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth. 🫶

Autism & Learning
Understanding the early signs of autism can make a real difference. 🎧 Listen to our most recent episode on navigating autism and learning, here: https://podcasts.chconline.org/episodes/autism-learning/ Access a team of professionals, resources, and support through CHC! 🤝 We're here for you. 💙 . . . #CHC #VoicesofCompassion #Podcast 🧩 #Autsim 🌈 #AutismAwareness #ASD #School #Parenting

Who can relate? While your teenager is out there living their best summer life, you can't help but feel a twinge of apprehension knowing that the next school year is around the corner. Want to help your student start the new school year off right? Our upcoming parent workshop will help you establish a routine, get organized, and set goals for a successful school year. Hit the Ground Running: Starting the School Year Strong July 29, 6-7pm Via Zoom We'll cover: Re-establishing bedtime and wake-up time Developing an evening wind-down routine Methods for staying organized Join us!

👁️ I spy with my little eye, a couple of very talented Sand Hill Students with imagination and skills as big as the sky! - As you are enjoying all things summer, please enjoy these amazing art pieces created by our students. They utilized mediums such as oil pastels, water color paints, charcoal, and drawing in first point perspective. 🎨

Registration is open for CHC's SteelMike 3V3 Basketball Tournament 🏀 Grab your sneakers and get ready to ball like Jordan, Labron, or Curry. Registration is open for our 3v3 tournament across 5 divisions, including our new middle school division. - 😎 Join us and bring the competition for a good cause. Whether you shoot buckets or hit nothing but net, your participation will bring awareness and support to youth mental health. - Register, play, crowdfund, watch, volunteer, and make a difference. Together, we can ensure all youth have access to the mental health resources they need to thrive. 🫶 Sign Up Now! - #ballislife #steelmikeshootout #michaelharrisfoundation #basketballforacause

Feeling stuck in a challenging emotion like sadness, anger, or fear? Those emotions need motion! Physical motion is a great tool for processing tough feelings. Walking, dancing, or even jumping up and down trigger the release of endorphins and other feel-good chemicals in the brain, helping reduce stress and anxiety and improve our overall mood. In essence, motion acts as a bridge, helping us transforming complex emotions into manageable experiences.

Gender Diversity
🌈 Research has shown that supportive parents can save the lives of gender-diverse youth! 🌟 🎙️ Learn about the importance of gender diversity and inclusivity with Tracy Cavaligos, Licensed Psychologist at Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services at CHC. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.chconline.org/episodes/gender-diversity/ . . . #CHC #VoicesofCompassion #Podcast #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ 🌈 #Gender #GenderDiversity #TransYouth 💜 #Pride #Pride2024 #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 #CelebrateDiversity

Our first summer workshop is launching in less than 2 weeks! Back by popular demand: "Parenting and Everyday Executive Functioning." An executive functioning bootcamp for the parents of high schoolers, this workshop covers topics including: 👨‍👩‍👦 What is executive functioning and why is it important to your family's life? 😖 How breakdowns in executive functioning skills impact daily life for your teen 🏗️ How to scaffold executive functioning skills at school and at home Early bird registration: Sign up by June 10 and save $25. This class is being held in person at the SLC in Palo Alto. We can't wait to see you there!

🌈 How can we empower and support gender diverse youth? As we celebrate Pride Month, we'd love to share some insights from one of our experts. Tracy Cavaligos, PsyD, works with youth and specializes in gender difference youth, including teenagers and young adults. Tracy shares some key points such as being a supportive family member or peer, practice using pronouns or names that they share with you, allowing them to explore themselves, and identifying safe and supportive adults who can support them. 🫶 CHC is here to support all members of the LGBTQI+ community in allyship and in direct support via our services. We see and we celebrate this month and everyday for all that you are, your accomplishments, your growth, your love, and for everything that is you. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 #Pride2024 #Pride #genderdifferenceyouth

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month and our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists are sharing their knowledge in this fun quiz. 🤗 We invite you to try and test your knowledge or simply learn something new in regards to speech and language. How many did you get correct?💛 #National-Speech-Language-Hearingmonth #speechandlanguage #speechpathologists

Understanding Disordered Eating in Youth
Join us in our newest podcast episode – we dive deep into the world of disordered eating with Michael Manzano, Doctoral Psychology Intern at CHC's Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services. In this episode, you'll discover: 🍎 The subtle signs of disordered eating 🛡️ Preventive measures for a healthier mindset 🌿 How to foster a neutral, non-judgmental view of body image 🌟 Practical tips for parents and caregivers for modeling healthy behaviors Listen to this full episode here: https://bit.ly/3QNoNrd . . . #CHC #VoicesofCompassion #Podcast #EatingDisorders #DisorderedEating #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression

Did you know that according to the National Science Foundation, we have an estimated 12,000 thoughts a day—with about 80% of thoughts being negative? - As we continue with our resiliency toolbox for Mental Health Awareness month, we are sharing tips and instructions on how to create your own toolbox. - Challenging negative thoughts – Take control of your negative thoughts by interrupting them. Here are 6 questions you can ask yourself to challenge negative thinking. With practice, it will become easier to interrupt negative thoughts, allowing you to stay grounded. This process can help turn negativity into positivity or provide an opportunity for learning and self-reflection. Stay tuned as we continue to share tips throughout the month. #challengenegativethoughts #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth