Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and read our monthly newsletter. This month is all about transitioning back to school during these uncertain times. I've included some of my own thoughts and I have shared with you my favorite song (see if you can find it somewhere in this newsletter and play it for yourself!)
Stay strong and healthy. Remember your are important and loved.
Dr. Pam McCaskill
734-416-9098
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McCaskill Family Services Newsletter
Term: Summer | Issue 8 | August 18, 2020
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Navigating the Road Back to School:
How to prep your kids for the transition
By Dr. Pamela McCaskill Ph.D.
Normally by this time of the year, parents and kids have done all of their back to school shopping. They come prepared for their first day of class with their new notebooks and a lot of predictability: they know their schedules, their teachers, friends, classroom expectations and extracurricular activities. Normally by this time, things are pretty, well, normal. This year, however, is much more uncertain. We have so many questions left unanswered, with little instruction on how to handle the upcoming months. How do we get there safely? What does life look like after we get there? Could someone please hand us a map to help us navigate? Thankfully, Dr. Pam has some tips on how to embark on this journey without a compass.
Click the link below for a little GPS assistance.
If either you, your children, or someone you may know could benefit from further services to assist in the transition back to school, please contact us! Our clinicians are trained in empirically-based skills and techniques to help you through this difficult time, and would be happy to promptly schedule an appointment. We can be reached by phone at 734-416-9098 or by email at office@mccaskillfamilyservices.com.
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Is Virtual Learning for Your Child? |
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The last few months have brought about unique challenges for us and our families. Making the shift to a virtual classroom was something we never dreamed of having to adjust to, and it wasn't the easiest transition! So why is it that some of our kids are actually thriving now that school has gone virtual? Some of them are doing better academically, while others have reported improvements in their mood. Is virtual schooling potentially a better option for our students? Click the link below for an insightful article published by Edutopia on why your child might experience some benefits of a virtual classroom.
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Am I OCD or Just COVID Anxious?
How to Spot the Difference
Presented by Jaclyn Rink, MS, TLLP
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Webinar (Free Webinar)
Presented by Dr. Nicole Wozniak
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Our Most Effective Stress Management Strategies
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Survival Strategies for Parents on Coronavirus Triple Duty:
Teaching, Parenting, Working
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PARENTING STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT*
Please contact our office for upcoming dates and availability
DBT SKILLS (Teens)*
Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:00 am- 12:30
Rolling Admission
GRIEF SUPPORT*
Losing a Loved One to Covid-19: Mondays and Fridays, 10 - 11:30 AM
Losing a Loved One During a Pandemic: Mondays and Fridays, 1:30 - 3 PM
Slots available;Runs for 4 weeks
Support Group for Parents of Children with ADHD (ChADD)
*Dates subject to change
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Dr. Pamela McCaskill Ph.D. is a Doctoral level psychologist and the owner of McCaskill Family Services. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of child development, and is currently focused on the growth and integration of both MFS locations into the community. In her free time, you can find Dr. Pam outdoors! She loves hiking, bike riding, and digital photography. She wakes up to this song playing every morning Click here to listen and works closely with our service dog, Cobi. Although Dr. Pam is not accepting new patients at this time, she would be happy to schedule a consultation to match you with the right MFS clinician to meet your specific needs. Please feel free to contact our office at 734-416-9098 or email us at office@mccaskillfamilyservices.com
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I can't believe I am typing this, but sadly, it's the final month of summer. My challenge to you this month is to enjoy every last ray of sunshine before the craziness of fall ensues! Although it has been quite an abnormal summer for all of us, I hope you still had a chance to make some memories and find some serenity.
Greetings! I'm Jaclyn Rink, a masters level clinician at McCaskill Family Services who specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders for all ages. I co-run the McCaskill Family Services DBT groups for teens and adults, and specialize in psychological assessment. I am also our monthly newsletter co-editor and social media manager! I'd like to personally thank you for staying in touch with our practice, and hope you find this newsletter inspirational and informative.
If you or someone you know would like to schedule an appointment with me , please feel free to contact our office at 734-416-9098 or email us at office@mccaskillfamilyservices.com. I look forward to meeting you!
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409 Plymouth Road, Suite 250, Plymouth, MI 48170 • 734.416.9098
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