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PsTSD
Private-school Traumatic Stress Disorder
-noun Psychiatry
A mental disorder, characterized by waking up in cold sweats during the middle of the night absorbed with memories of impending deadlines and admissions interviews.
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Free classes on Saturdays in Greenwich will cover depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and other common psychiatric disorders. Classes start Sept. 6 and run from 9:15am to 11:45am. Continue Reading →
First day of school for Greenwich Public School students is Aug. 26. Here are some suggestions for peanut-free, gluten-free, soy-free and natural. Continue Reading →
For adults only, a panel discussion with topics including effects of drugs on the developing adolescent, how to approach your children when discussing drug use, and learn about the myriad of support services available in our community. Continue Reading →
Juliana Collamer wants to inspire young people to get involved, and she has just the plan to do it. – Nicola Traynor Continue Reading →
A visit from Animal Embassy meant children could meet and touch a tortoise, duck, gecko, and sand boa. Continue Reading →
The Tri-Fit Camp at Chelsea Piers in Stamford runs from 3:30pm-5:30pm on August 18 – August 22. Continue Reading →
“Each year hundreds of lives are lost, thousands are injured, and millions of dollars of property damage occurs because of preventable recreational boating accidents on U.S. waterways. Too often pleasure outings turn tragic. You — as a boat operator, passenger, or concerned individual — can make a difference.” – US Coast Guard Continue Reading →
Friday from 11:00am to 3:00pm there is counseling available at GHS or EMS. Also you can call Child Guidance Center 211 for Emergency Mobile Crisis Hotline. Family Centers Den for Grieving Kids, the Center for Hope and Trauma Response are options. Also, Kids in Crisis has a hotline available 24/7. Continue Reading →
With the topic of rape and sexual assault making headlines, one young adult realizes the value of Ella Enchanted. “I hear a lot of parents (and activists) asking how we can talk to children about rape. How do you explain the concept of consent to little kids? More importantly, how do we teach little kids to respect the consent of others? Beyond the basic playground lessons of not touching strangers without their permission, the magnitude of consent is hard to make digestible, age appropriate, and fun.” – Ella Dawson, GHS ’10, Wesleyan University ’14 Continue Reading →