Parent Coffee Presentations
Parent Coffee Presentations
The SHMS School Counseling Department hosts Parent Coffees periodically throughout the year. Parent Coffees are parent information sessions, on a variety of different topics. They are informal gatherings, usually with a guest speaker who presents on a particular topic. We typically conclude with questions and discussions with the speaker and attendees.
September Parent Coffee
"Supporting Your Student's Success in Middle School"
Our counseling department hosted our first parent coffee presentation of the year: “Supporting Your Student's Success in Middle School”. We introduced our counseling department, reviewed some middle school basics, and discussed ways to support your student both academically and social emotionally.
How to Support Your Child's Success in Middle School 2022 (1).pdfApril Parent Coffee
"Maneuvering the Bumps in Life During Middle School"
Dr. John Walker, our LCPS Student Support Services Supervisor will be presenting in person in the Brambleton Middle School Auditorium on Wednesday, April 20th at 6pm. In this presentation, parents will be provided helpful tips on how to manage adolescent development and behaviors and how to build healthy relationships!
April Parent Coffee Flyer.pdfMarch Parent Coffee
"Stress Management for Tweens and Teens"
Has stress for our teens become too much?
Our children live in a different world than the one we grew up in. They are growing up in a fast-paced community where they have constant exposure to bad things happening. Add to that the challenges they have endured with a global pandemic and now watching a war unfold on TV. It can create a lot of stress and the adolescent brain is not always equipped to know what to do with it. Join us on March 25th at noon to discuss what we do to help our children through these challenging times by practicing sound stress management strategies that can serve them for the rest of their lives. Susan McCormick, LMFT and owner of The Wellness Connection will lead this discussion and answer specific questions you may have to help you feel empowered to guide and lead your kids through this stressful time.
tjj-mxzz-rqs (2022-03-25 09:09 GMT-7)March Parent Coffee: Stress Management for Tweens & Teens February Parent Coffee
"Internet Safety"
Deputy John Miller from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Department will be joining us virtually to present on Internet Safety. He will discuss responsible social media use, staying safe online, and provide parents with valuable resources to help our students
grm-owft-oar (2022-02-18 06:32 GMT-8)February Parent Coffee Flyer 2022December Parent Coffee
"Being Satisfied with Imperfection"
This presentation, "Being Satisfied with Imperfection" focused on the negative consequences of perfectionism and practical strategies to help your child cope.
jvt-myyv-uom (2021-12-07 at 09:06 GMT-8)Presented by Casey Sarafinas (LPC), Dr. Sarah Haugh (PsyD), and Ben Orlando, (Counseling Intern) from the Wellness Connection
October Parent Coffee
"Untying the Knot: Teen Substance Use and Mental Health"
During this presentation and discussion, parents will have an opportunity to learn about and explore the impact of teen substance use on overall well-being and academic outcomes. Parents will be given information about risk and protective factors, current trends, warning signs and how to respond if a concern arises.
ffx-xqqh-moa (2021-10-06 at 09:02 GMT-7)Presented by Fiona Brown, Student Assistant Specialist for the Rock Ridge Cluster