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kmilosov — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:35:22 CDT

Do you know what "sexting" is?
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090322/NEWS01/903220312/-1/TODAY

SPRING BREAK TIPS

If your child is going on an unsupervised trip – or even if your child is staying home for Spring Break – you need to take action. Here are three things you can do to help keep your child safe:

SET RULES, especially no alcohol or drugs
Be clear and specific about your expectations and establish consequences for breaking the rules. Spring Break should not mean a break from responsibility. Talk candidly about the risks of drug use and drinking.

PREPARE YOUR CHILD
Give your child tips on how to protect themselves, such as using a buddy system (3 or more is best) to watch out for each other, and make them aware of the laws that apply in various areas of travel. Walk through different scenarios and discuss how to handle pressures, including offers of drugs or alcohol and other risky situations.

KEEP MONITORING & ASK QUESTIONS
Know your child’s itinerary and where he/she is staying. If they are staying home, know how they are spending their unsupervised time. Network with and connect with other parents to confirm plans and coordinate ground rules. Research shows that parents are a powerful deterrent to drug or alcohol use, even when teens are far from home.
Source: The Partnership for a Drug-Free America

Have a safe, relaxing Spring Break!

"Boosting Your Child's Intelligence: Building the Growth Mindset" People approach learning with one of two mindsets: a 'fixed' mindset which holds that our abilities are set and limited; or a 'growth' mindset which holds that our abilities can be grown to unlimited potential. The mindset we hold carries enormous implications for our success in school, business, even relationships. Attend this conversational presentation to learn simple strategies and techniques to build a 'growth' mindset and boost your child's intelligence."
see attachments below

"New Addiction on Campus: Raiding the Medicine Cabinet"
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120639877117160751.html?mod=yhoofront

Texas Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
www.texassuicideprevention.org

“Sex Infections Are Found in 25% of Teenage Girls” by Lawrence Altman, New York Times, Mar. 12, 2008 (p. 1, A20) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/12/science/12std.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Sex+Infections+Found+in+25%25&st=nyt&oref=slogin

Exploding Drug Myths - see how much you really know.
http://www.utexas.edu/research/asrec/myths.html

"Drug addiction is a brain disease that can be treated."
Nora D. Volkow, M.D.
Director
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction/

I am here to provide students and their families support services throughout the school year!

Resources

kmilosov — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:34:03 CDT

http://www.211centraltexas.org/ - Community Resources
see attachment below

www.austinaa.org
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
www.austinalanon.org
www.al-anon.alateen.org
www.al-anon.alateen.org

http://www.atcmhmr.com/index.html

http://www.austinchildguidance.org/index.jsp

www.dshs.state.tx.us - Austin State Hospital

www.ca-scta.org - Cocaine Anonymous

http://www.candlelighters.org/ - Childhood Cancer Foundation

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/police/vic_phonelist.htm - Community Resources

www.ctana.org - Narcotics Anonymous

www.fortheloveofchristi.org - Grief and Loss Support

http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html - the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/education/images/forms/ResourceGuide9_06.pdf

http://www.lifeworksweb.org

http://loveisrespect.org/ - National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

www.namiaustin.org - National Alliance on Mental Illness

http://www.ndvh.org/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline

http://www.bluebonnetmhmr.org/OSAR.htm - Free drug and alcohol screening, information, education and referral treatment

www.outyouthaustin.org

www.pdapaustin.org - Chemical Dependency Support Groups (adolescents & parents)

http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/safe.html

www.austin-safeplace.org - Sexual and Domestic Violence

http://www.seton.net/locations/shoal_creek/ - Shoal Creek Hospital

http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/Default.aspx - Substance Abuse Treatment Center Finder

http://soberaustin.com/index.htm

www.sandstonehealthcare.com - Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
www.starliterecovery.com
www.summer-sky.com

www.stopcyberbullying.org - cyberbullying

http://texassuicideprevention.org/ - Texas Suicide Prevention

http://www.tcada.state.tx.us/treatment/index.shtml - Texas Substance Abuse Treatment Center Finder

www.waterloocounseling.org

www.wiredsafety.org - cyberbullying

http://www.wondersandworries.org/ - Services for children with a family member with chronic or life-threatening illness

www.ywca.org

LOCAL POLICE:
WESTLAKE POLICE 327-1195 311
TO REPORT UNDERAGE PARTIES TRAVIS COUNTY: 854-4318
ROLLINGWOOD POLICE 328-1900
CITY OF AUSTIN: 974-4415
PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM: 927-0422

Education

kmilosov — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:44:31 CST

http://2young2drink.com/youth/index.asp

http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/

http://www.utexas.edu/research/asrec/ - Addiction Science Research and Education Center (University of Texas at Austin) Scientifically-based free education on drug topics

http://www.centurycouncil.org/

http://www.thedbfoundation.com/index.html - "Choking Game" Prevention

http://www.search-institute.org/assets/40AssetsList.pdf - Developmental Assets

http://www.drugwarfacts.org/adolesce.htm - Facts

http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/ -

http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html - the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

http://www.hbo.com/addiction/ - Documentary and Information

http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/education/

http://www.aetv.com/intervention/ - Documentary and Information

http://www.jointogether.org/ - Effective Alcohol and Drug Policy, Prevention and Treatment

http://www.justthinktwice.com/index.cfm - Information, facts, description of substances, and more

http://www.drugabuse.gov/ - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/index.asp - NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse

http://www.teensusingdrugs.org/Library.htm#_top

http://www.texansstandingtall.com/ - Statewide coalition to prevent youth alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/

http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/default.aspx - Youth Alcohol Abuse Prevention

http://www.streetdrugs.org/index.htm - Information, facts, description of substances, and more

Articles

kmilosov — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:05:28 CDT

"Adult Attitudes and Hidden Heroes"
http://www.isacs.org/misc_files/Hiddenheroes.pdf

"Children of the Affluent - Challenges to Well-Being" - see attachments below

"Hosting Teen Parties: What's Your Liability"
http://www.adolescent-substance-abuse.com/teen_parties.html

"Keeping Parents Involved Through High School" - see attachments below

Listening to At-Risk Youth - see attachments below

"Mechanics of Addiction" - see attachments below

"New Addiction on Campus: Raiding the Medicine Cabinet"
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120639877117160751.html?mod=yhoofront

"Parent-Child Connectedness and Behavioral and Emotional Health Among Adolescents" - see attachments below

"Privileged but Pressured? A Study of Affluent Youth" - see attachments below

"Protect Your Kids! Prescription Drug Alert"
http://www.health.state.ny.us/publications/1021.htm

"The Highly Prize Child - Challenging Parents and Therapists"
http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/septoct2007p14.shtml

"The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds" - see attachments below

"What Addicts Need"
http://www.newsweek.com/id/114716

Group Schedules

kmilosov — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:22:35 CDT

Grief & Loss – For the Love of Christi

Tuesday 3/25 4th

Thursday 4/3 5th

Tuesday 4/8 6th

Thursday 4/17 7th

Tuesday 4/22 2nd

skip a week for TAKS

Tuesday 5/6 1st

Thursday 5/15 3rd

New Beginnings – Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP)

Wednesday 3/26 3rd (“B” Schedule Day)

Friday 4/4 4th

Wednesday 4/9 5th

Friday 4/18 6th

Wednesday 4/23 7th

skip a week for TAKS

Wednesday 5/7 1st

Friday 5/16 4th

Changing or Conflicting Families

Monday 3/24 3rd

Monday 3/31 4th

Monday 4/7 7th

Monday 4/14 6th

Tuesday 4/22 5th

Monday 4/28 8th

Monday 5/5 1st

Location: NGC Counseling Office Group Room – 9.203A

Contact Information

kmilosov — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:23:08 CST

Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

Katie Milosovich
732-9280 ext.34000
kmilosov@eanes.k12.tx.us