The Baker Bulletin - Winter 2021 |
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As you’re reading this article, you may be thinking to yourself that something looks a little different about this edition of the Baker Bulletin. Our longtime readers may be more accustomed to the standard Judge Baker colors of dark red and blue as well as our logo. It’s possible you’re seeing these new blue and green fonts and wondering if the color settings are off on your computer or phone. We’re thrilled to announce that not only is your device fine, but we are in the beginning phases of a rebrand for the organization!
You may recall in the last edition that we announced the opening of our brand-new satellite clinic, The Baker Center for Children and Families at Waltham. Part of the process of launching this clinic was to give our planned rebrand a starting point. We gave the center a special logo, colors, and fonts, all of which we intend to apply organization-wide in the future. The soft and soothing colors, fonts, and logo chosen for the Baker Center were selected to convey a sense of tranquility and familiarity, both key concepts for families in need of mental health services.
In the coming months, we will be making a gradual shift toward taking the branding you see for the Baker Center and applying it organization-wide. You’ll begin to see changes to the formatting of our publications, our social media posts, and eventually, a full change of our logo.
This rebrand effort will culminate in a complete redesign and restructure of our main website. While we are still early on in the process, we are taking all the necessary steps to ensure the transition is smooth and that the new site is accessible and easy to navigate for all the families who rely on our services. We even intend to send surveys out to our community members (including you!) to gain direct feedback about what would be most helpful for you to have on this new website. Please look forward to receiving them this year.
Our branding may change, but our dedication to the families we serve won’t. A new look and feel will still come with the excellent services you’ve come to expect from Judge Baker, and we intend to ensure our new brand and website will only further the sense of security you have when trusting us to care for your children.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
FROM
JUDGE BAKER
A New Year, A New Look
Introducing Assessment Services at the Baker Center
for Children and Families at Waltham
Judge Baker Forms Partnerships to Establish
the LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
Camp Baker: Registration for Summer 2021 Now Open!
Next Step: Enroll for Virtual Saturday Sessions!
Judge Baker Presented at the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference
Judge Baker Celebrated ADHD Awareness Month
The Baker Center for Children and Families
Featured on Waltham Watches
NEWS & RESEARCH
MANVILLE SCHOOL
Helping Families in Difficult Times:
The Manville Food Angels Program
Boston Parents Paper Named Manville
A Top 10 Special Needs Elementary School
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
Virtual Child Mental
Health Forums
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
OUR SERVICES
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Introducing Assessment Services at the Baker Center
for Children and Families at Waltham
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We've heard from many families that there is a big need for testing and assessment services to help get their children on the treatment path that will work best for them. We couldn't agree more and that's why we are offering educational, neurodevelopmental, neuropsychological, and psychological assessments to evaluate specific mental health conditions that are most relevant for families. We provide assessments for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), learning disabilities, executive functioning problems and more.
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Judge Baker Forms Partnerships to Establish
the LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
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We're thrilled to announce that we've partnered with The Institute for Innovation & Implementation & Affirmative Research to launch the LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity! Designed to train behavioral health practitioners on how best to support their LGBTQ+ clients, the Equity offers specialized training & coaching.
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Camp Baker: Registration for Summer 2021 Now Open! |
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Registration is now open for Camp Baker’s Summer 2021 program! We are hoping to run the program in person, but are closely monitoring the pandemic and are prepared to run the camp virtually or using a hybrid model. Summer 2021's program will run from July 12th - August 20th.
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Next Step: Enroll for Virtual Saturday Sessions! |
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Our first Next Step virtual Saturday Session began in November. We have shifted to a virtual format, but our families are still able to receive the same level of attention and care. And as an added bonus, the virtual format makes these sessions accessible for those from out-of-state.
This program is perfect for teens with High-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger’s Syndrome, Non-verbal Learning Disorder (NLD), or related learning differences. who are serious about preparing for college. We have upcoming sessions on February 6th and May 8th.
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Judge Baker Presented at the
Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies Conference
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Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum, Associate Director of Training and the Center for Effective Child Therapy; Director of Camp Baker, presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies' annual conference in November. Dr. Tannenbaum highlighted the amazing work she and her teams have been doing to support children's mental health via Judge Baker's Center for Effective Child Therapy and Camp Baker.
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Judge Baker Celebrated ADHD Awareness Month |
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In celebration of ADHD Awareness Month in October, we coordinated and hosted a two-part virtual discussion featuring Judge Baker's Dr. Christopher Bellonci, VP of Policy and Practice and Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Sarah Tannenbuam, Associate Director of Training and the Center for Effective Child Therapy. |
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Part 1 of the discussion was a structured presentation where our experts reviewed the basics of ADHD such as how it's diagnosed, how it's treated, and where to get effective treatment. Part 2 included a panel of former Camp Baker parents who have lived experience raising a child with ADHD. |
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The Baker Center for Children and Families
Featured on Waltham Watches
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Our brand-new Baker Center for Children and Families at Waltham was featured on an episode of Waltham Watches which aired in October. The segment begins around the 7-minute mark in the linked video below.
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Part of our mission is to ensure we help disseminate accurate information and research to the community. During the pandemic, we've been hard at work making sure we're advocating for vulnerable communities during this unprecedented time. Below you'll see a collection of news stories and resources Judge Baker staff members have been featured in or created since October:
Featuring Dr. Christopher Bellonci, Judge Baker's VP of Policy and Practice/Chief Medical Officer
Op-Ed by Matt Pecoraro, Judge Baker's Associate Director of the Evidence-Based Policy Institute
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Helping Families in Difficult Times:
The Manville Food Angels Program
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Since the start of the pandemic, we've been providing financial assistance to our Manville families in need through our Manville Food Angels program. Our support has helped them access groceries and has ensured no child goes hungry.
Our goal was to raise enough to qualify for a $12,500 matching gift from a generous donor to continue to provide aid to families through the academic year, and we were successful in reaching the funding we needed! Thank you so much to everyone who gave. Your contribution makes a world of difference to families during these worrisome times.
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Boston Parents Paper Names Manville
A Top 10 Special Needs Elementary School
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In November, it was announced that the Boston Parents Paper had named the Manville School one of the Top 10 Special Needs Elementary Schools for 2020. Congratulations to our entire Manville staff and thank you for your incredible work!
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Virtual Child Mental Health Forums
Our Child Mental Health Forums have resumed in a VIRTUAL-ONLY format. The list of upcoming events is as follows:
February 3, 2021
Eve Puffer, PhD
Assistant Professor, Duke University
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke Global Health Institute
March 3, 2021
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parental Stress, Family Wellbeing, and Parenting Behaviors related to Neglect and Disciplinary Practices
Christian Connell, PhD
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
Associate Director, Child Maltreatment Solutions Network, Pennsylvania State University
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Judge Baker Children's Center is currently hiring for the positions listed below. Click on the job title to apply online.
No phone calls please.
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A fun, therapeutic camp for children ages 6-12 with ADHD based at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA.
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A statewide after-hours emergency response system designed to ensure the safety and protection of children across the Commonwealth.
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Learn about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a scientifically proven training program that works with caregivers to enhance parenting techniques for use with their children. PCIT is for children ages 2 to 7 with emotional and behavioral problems.
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A therapeutic day school for students from kindergarten through 10th grade who experience emotional, neurological, or learning difficulties that have impacted their ability to succeed in previous school settings.
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Designed for students, ages 16 - 20, who present with a social language deficit and are serious about attending college after high school. This program is appropriate for young adults with Asperger's Syndrome, NLD, or related learning differences. Next Step consists of Saturday day-long sessions throughout the academic year, as well as a week-long overnight dormitory experience based at Boston College.
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Through Judge Baker's outpatient services, we provide mental health assessments and focused short-term treatments for children and their families. We use only evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which have been scientifically proven to work. We have two clinics which provide outpatient services in Massachusetts:
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We are a nationally recognized institution providing professional training that has developed leaders in the field of mental health and special education for nearly 100 years. Our approach to professional training helps improve the quality of services for children and their families by developing trainees into outstanding professionals
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This Initiative works to create lasting improvements in the quality of mental health care and other services for all children and families. Our expert staff works collaboratively with families, service providers, schools, state agencies, academic institutions, and funding organizations to help ensure that all children and families have access to the highest quality care.
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We work diligently to provide the supports shared above and so much more to the community. To provide extra support during COVID-19, we've taken on unbudgeted costs. Click below to make a donation and help us continue to provide this support. |
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53 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120-3225
Phone: (617) 232-8390 Fax: (617) 232-8399
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