Let's Catch-up: November 2023

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As we approach the holiday season, it may feel uncomfortable to express joy, love, and gratitude given all that's happening in the world right now.

However, we can hold multiple emotions at the same time. In fact, when the big emotions that bring us down take hold, finding space for gratitude can heal.

Where do you start? Try that first moment as you wake up in the morning. Before you open your eyes, think of one thing for which you are grateful. Taking that time to express gratitude sets the tone for your day and really does make a difference.

If you want more, check out these community volunteer opportunities, and of course, we hope you will remember CATCH as you make your end-of-year donations and give if you can. (We'll send you a reminder on Giving Tuesday. :) )

#catchiscommunity #practice gratitude

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In this Issue

CATCH Lunch & Learn
Parenting the Mental Health Generation: Setting Students Up for Success
Save the Date: Michelle Icard Coming to Northbrook
Parent Support Network
More Resources: Bullying, Boys' Emotions, & Benefits of Music
Community Events
CATCH Around Town

CATCH Lunch & Learn

Social Conflict: Technology Takes it to a New Level

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 12pm, via Zoom

Why is today’s social landscape so tough for our kids?

Technology and social media play a huge role as they navigate a social life online.

Join us and learn:

what’s truly impacting our children
how to respond when their big feelings take control
what a parent can do to empower a child in these intense moments

Speaker: Dr. Sonya Sandhu, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Plena Mind Center

Our Lunch & Learn series is possible thanks to the generosity of the Northbrook Woman's Club.

Did you miss our last Lunch & Learn?

The recording is now available.

Press play and learn how to raise a digital native and ensure your child is using tech responsibly.

Brittani Sitar, Addiction Counselor and Mental Health Educator, explains the importance of intentional screen time and how to connect with our kids around all of their electronics.

Top Download: Social and Friend Drama

Recordings of all CATCH Lunch & Learn events are available on the CATCH YouTube Channel.

Parenting the Mental Health Generation

CATCH Podcast

A heavy course load, clubs, sports, and theater... our kids are doing it all, but is it really necessary? What truly sets up our kids for success, and what does that even look like?

In this episode of Parenting the Mental Health Generation, veteran high school teacher Aimee Wool talks about what she’s seen in her classroom throughout the last two decades and what we as a community can do to best support our kids.

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Find the CATCH podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.

Most Shared CATCH Podcast: What is Executive Functioning and How Can I Build it at Home?

Parenting the Mental Health Generation is also available on the CATCH YouTube Channel.

Save the Date

Michelle Icard Coming to Northbrook

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ 7pm

Northbrook United Methodist Church

Your child’s mistakes or rebellions don't have to be the headline for their childhood.

Instead, those moments can become a launch pad to a better future, according to Michelle Icard, author of 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success and Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen.

Mark your calendar and bring a friend to this program designed for parents and caregivers of children of all ages.

Parent Support Network

CATCH Conversations

Are your child's mental health struggles impacting you and your family? Are you wondering how to start finding help?

We recommend seeking support for yourself first with a CATCH Conversation.

Sign up and a CATCH volunteer will reach out to schedule a time to talk, meet for a cup of coffee, or go for a walk to give you a chance to share what's going on and learn how CATCH can support you.

Parents Connect: Peer Support

Plenty of parents are facing challenges raising children with mental health struggles.

When we come together and support one another, we build a community that makes each day easier.

Parents Connect groups are meeting weekly.

Find the one that's right for you.

Looking for professional support?

CATCH is here to help you find a mental health provider.

Look through our lists of providers or send a confidential email to CATCH, and we will provide you with names of trusted practices that might meet your needs.