Panel Seeking Questions on Teen Drug Abuse for Wyckoff 'Parent Connection'

The Wyckoff Family Y is pleased to announce the first in a series of two “Parent Connection” events on Wednesday, March 26 at 7pm in the Y’s Gymnasium at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff.

The event’s panel of experts includes:  Jen Saxton, Northern Highlands School Counselor; Danielle Heller LCSW, Clinical Director, West Bergen Mental Healthcare; and Bart Mongiello LCSW, Director, Counseling Center at Christian Health Care Center.

Topics will include:  having realistic expectations, optimizing school resources, handling pressure, recognizing the symptoms of depression versus sadness, understanding risk factors, how to ask the right questions if you suspect depression, awareness of dangerous behaviors and the availability of clinical care, dealing with school avoidance issues, and how to recognize signs of drug and alcohol abuse.

The panel will be moderated by Beverly MacKay, Director of Curriculum and Articulation for the Ramapo-Indian Hills School District, and will feature a generous Q&A session.  Questions may be confidentially emailed prior to the event to info@wyckoffymca.org.  There will also be opportunity to present questions during the event as well.

There is no charge for this presentation.  Pre-register by calling the Y at 201-891-2081.  For further information, contact Parent Connection Coordinator, Kathy Scarpelli at 201-891-1820.

Watch for details on the second of this special Parent Connection Series entitled “Courage for College” Preparing Your Student for Sudden Independence.”