Mental Health & Wellness REsources
sponsored by the New York Life Foundation and The Allstate Foundation
Offered by Middlebrook PTA, Wilton High School PTSA, Wilton Public Schools
Parent/Caregiver
Wellness Series -
DBT Skills for Healthy Minds
About the Program:
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Teaching DBT Steps A to students at the secondary level is part of our district Social Emotional Learning (SEL) approach. These skills are taught in the Wellness Seminar at the High School, DBT class at Middlebrook, and particular skills are in the process of being embedded in the health and the life curriculums.
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The series is designed for parents and caregivers of students in grades 6-12.
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This program was offered free by WPS and the PTAs for Wilton families through a grant opportunity.
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Led by Tanya Leonard.
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Two series were offered January-April 2023. 7-8:30 pm, Q&A 8:30-9pm Location: Middlebrook School
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This program was a series of 4 sessions. Attendees are asked to attend all sessions. Sessions are in person or live Zoom.
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Please see resources below for more educational opportunities.
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If you have questions about DBT for your student at Middlebrook, please contact Tanya Leonard at leonardt@wiltonps.org or Kim Zemo for the district zemok@wiltonps.org.
PTA Healthy Minds: Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home
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Goals:
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Discover what social and emotional learning is and why it’s important
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Learn about key social and emotional skills and how to foster their development in family life
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Reflect on our own family lives, how this lens already fits in, and ways in which we can use it to enhance our support of all family members
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Discuss with and learn from one another creating a safe, supportive learning community
Resources
Recommendations from WPS for further exploration
Books, websites, VIDEOS, APPS, and MORE
POSTERS- DBT CONCEPTS
DBT @ MB
DBT Skills in Tier 1 Education
All students at Middlebrook have some exposure to DBT throughout the curriculum
PE Teachers
Included throughout content and class
DBT Class
DBT Class by grade at Middlebrook.
School Counselors in LIFE classes
6th grade - 2 lessons
Mindfulness Module *4 options/ solutions to any problem- Handouts 1.2 and 1.3 *Three states of mind lesson, handout 3.3
School Counselors in LIFE classes
7th grade - 2 lessons
*Biological function and Goal of an emotion - make our own lesson, handout 15.3 and 16.1 *Check the facts and Opposite Action - make our own lesson, handouts 17.1-17.4
School Counselors in LIFE classes
8th grade - 2 lessons
*GIVE - building and maintaining positive relationships - Handout 27.1
*FAST - maintaining self respect - Handout 28.1
Health - 8th grade - 3 classroom lessons
*Why Bother Coping and Self soothing - Handout 6.1 and Handout 7.1
*Crisis Survival TIP - Handout 8.1
*Radical Acceptance - Handout 10.2 and 10.3
Newsletters & Guides
LOCAL RESOURCES
Local organizations and service providers
The Hub
The Hub is the state-designated Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO) serving Southwest Connecticut. It’s a regional resource supporting and coordinating mental health, suicide awareness, substance use prevention and problem gambling efforts in the 14 communities from Greenwich through Greater Bridgeport. It supports local prevention councils to prevent substance use and promote mental health, and brings consumers and providers together to identify needs and recommendations in treatment and recovery systems.
Turning Point CT
TurningPointCT.org was developed by young people in Connecticut who are in recovery from mental health and substance use issues. While we’re not clinicians, we know what it’s like to feel alone, stressed, worried, sad, and angry. We’ve lived through the ups and downs of self-harm, drugs and alcohol, and the struggle to find help. Fortunately, we found what worked for us. Our goal is to provide information and support to help you choose your path so that you don’t have to struggle the way we did. Our mission is to empower teens and young adults in their search for emotional and mental health. Our website will help you understand your options and learn how to navigate the behavioral health system:
Wilton Youth Council
Wilton Youth Services tends to the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of Wilton’s young people. It provides information on all things child-related, referrals, Wilton Youth Council equips students and parents with skills and information to make healthy decisions. Our professionally-led youth programs provide opportunities for leadership development and drug-free fun. We educate and support parents with inspiring speakers and events. Through our collaborations with partner organizations, we create a greater sense of community and strengthen connections among families. with parents and professionals, case management, problem assessment, and counseling services.
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DBT Resources
Jim and Liz Mazza - Co-authors of the Steps A curriculum
DBT in Schools and DBT in Schools, LLC
Book:
Facebook page:
Cognitive Behavioral Consultants - Co-author of the Steps A curriculum
Westchester, NY
Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Health
5 Sylvan Road South
Westport, CT 06880 - USA Practice Phone: 1(888) 745-3372 Practice FAX: 1(203) 307-5788
Contact: Michelle Feeney LCSW
Learn More About Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Health
The Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center, LLC -
(Information Updated: 5/19)
15 Powers Court
Westport, CT 06880 - USA
Practice Phone: (203) 454-3070
Contact: Dr. Kevin Holtzman Psy.D.
Learn More About The Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center, LLC
Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital Adult Intensive Outpatient Program DBT and DBT SUD tracks
(Information Updated: 1/23)
425 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511 - USA
Practice Phone: (203) 688-3182 Practice FAX: (203) 688-3596
Contact: Dr. Emily Cooney Ph.D.
Learn More About Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital Adult Intensive Outpatient
Program DBT and DBT SUD tracks
Leslie Cohen Rubury, LCSW
DBT skills groups for students and adults
Redding, CT
Insight Counseling
105 Danbury Road Ridgefield 203-431-9726
https://insightcounselingllc.com/
Teen DBT group Tuesday’s 5:30-7 pm
Young Adult DBT group Monday’s and Wednesday’s
Courses and Podcast:
Laurie Santos The Science of Well Being for teens
Laurie Santos The Science of Well Being for adults
The Happiness Lab Podcast
Additional SEL Resources:
Social Thinking - Michelle Garcia Winner -
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Stay tuned. More to come!
Save the Date for this Special Event with our Community Partners.
Resources from this Program
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Mindful Art
Two Events:
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This Wed, May 24th at Norwalk Art Space 4:30-6:30 pm. Will include a tour of the gallery and a guided art activity. $28 www.thenorwalkartspace.org
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Next Wed, May 31st at Middlebrook 3-4:30 pm. Be inspired by ink drop art. Free
This event is co-sponsored by Middlebrook PTA and SEPTA.
Wellness Fair
May 23, 2023
In promotion of Mental Health Awareness Month, you are invited to the very first Wilton High School Health and Wellness Fair. The Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 23 in the Zellner Gallery of Wilton High School for ALL Wilton parents and students from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
There will be a wide variety of vendors available for you to speak with. There will be nutrition specialists, fitness instructors, therapists, and even a few WHS clubs. There will also be a boot camp class demonstration and some door prizes. We would love to have you join us for our inaugural event!
If you have any questions regarding the fair, please reach out to Matthew Rosen via email at rosenm@wiltonps.org or by phone at 203-762-0381 x6272.