Parent Engagement Network

Senior Transitions
2018-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | CO
Join Dr. Don Misch and Amy Robertson, LCSW along with Monarch Counselor, Alex Cyr, parents and MoHi graduates when we cover:

what does this transition look like; what parents/students can expect.
differences between high school & college.
biggest pitfalls and skills to succeed.
dealing with stress in a healthy & productive way.
changing parent/child relationship.
signs to look for to engage / or ask for help.
college resources.

Co-Speakers:
Dr. Don Misch – Former Sr. Asst Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness Executive Director, Wardenburg Health Center at CU
Amy Robertson, LCSW – Private practice working for older teens and adults; Adjunct Faculty at Metro State University in their graduate social work program; Formerly with mental health services at CU Boulder

The Event will take place in the Monarch High School Library.

Child Decoded at Monarch K-8
2018-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
Child Decoded: Unlocking Complex Issues in Your Child’s Learning, Behavior or Attention
Presented by Kim Gangwish, Robin McEvoy and Marijke Jones authors/editors of Child Decoded

Is your child struggling?
Are you confounded by learning or behavior problems?
You need a new way to look at the pieces and dig beneath the symptoms.
Join neurologist integration expert Kim Gangwish, neuropsychologist Robin McEvoy and author and editor Marijke Jones as they share decades of expertise and experience in learning how to decode their child and customize an approach to problem behaviors and learning.
Preregistration is appreciated but not required to attend! RSVP BELOW
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For more information, please contact BVSD Parent Liaison, Anna Steward at anna.stewart@bvsd.org or 720-561-5918.
Brought to you in collaboration with Anna Stewart of BVSD Special Education
This workshop distilled the information it took me decades to gather, down into a few hours. As a parent of a son with multiple learning differences and a teacher of over thirty years, I see this workshop as an essential resource that will help you succeed as a parent and advocate for children with learning differences.
~ Craig, parent and teacher
PEN relies on donations to bring free and low-cost events to our community. Work with us in supporting parents in raising healthy, happy youth.
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“NATURAL HIGHS” Evening Healthy Alternatives to Drugs & Alcohol
2018-04-12 17:30 - 19:30
An interactive Conversation with Parents & Teens
A Panel of Natural Highs Youth Participants and Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII
Learn more about:

Brain chemistry basics about sobriety, drug & alcohol use and recovery
How to support your teen with healthy alternatives
Local resources

You are welcome to bring your questions to the discussion

5.30-6pm Dinner provided
6-7:30pm Presentation
Parents & Teens are Encouraged to attend together
$5 Donation Welcome

Angst Documentary: Raising Awareness about Anxiety at Manhattan Middle School
2018-04-10 18:30 - 20:00
Anxiety disorders are real, common, and treatable. Let’s talk about it! This intimate and honest documentary and look at anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it. Featuring interviews with kids, young adults, experts, and researchers.
Q & A will follow the screening. The film is subtitled in Spanish and interpretation will be available for the after discussion.
Tickets $10/Adult, $5/youth PURCHASE TIX
NOTE: A limited number of scholarship tix are available – please contact Nathalie Pratt at nathaliepratt@yahoo.com
Olympian Michael Phelps, talks with Megyn Kelly about his struggles with Depression and Anxiety and his role in the documentary Angst :
https://www.today.com/video/michael-phelps-opens-up-about-struggles-with-anxiety-i-didn-t-want-to-be-alive-anymore-1076804163738
The Angst project is an IndieFlix Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts, and parents. Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst will be screened in schools, communities, and theaters around the world. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and hope. AngstMovie.com
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The Psychology of Spending
2018-04-10 18:00 - 19:00
We all have a “money personality” and it has a major impact on our attitudes, relationship with money, and spending habits. By understanding this, parents and individuals can monitor and adjust their behaviors to make smart money decisions. This workshop will discuss strategies and tactics to decode personality types to gain control over finances.
Please join Capital One at the Capital One Cafe, and learn how to take control of your “money personality” once and for all!
Complimentary refreshments will be provided. While supplies last.

PEN's 3rd Annual Gala - "The Great Gatsby"
2018-04-08 17:00 - 22:30
Lionsgate Event Center
SILENT AUCTION — LIVE AUCTION — LIVE MUSIC – DINNER – DANCING
Eat drink and dance the night away Gatsby Style while supporting youth and families in our community.
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Show off your Gatsby style while supporting the Parent Engagement Network‘s 3rd Annual Gala! What a fun way to support parents in raising happy, healthy young.
Tickets: $125/Single Seat, $1000/Table of 10
5:00 PM – Hors D’oeuvres | Cocktails | Silent Auction
6: 30 PM – Dinner | Program | Live Auction
8:30 PM – Dancing
Start the evening by sipping cocktails and enjoying hors d’oeuvres while bidding on exclusive items in our silent auction. Smile for the paparazzi while enjoying gatsby style music, and the company of good friends.
Savor your three-course meal while host Adrienne Bulinski, award-winning motivational speaker, entertainer, former Miss Kansas, and the author of “Blood Sweat & Tiaras”, leads you through an evening that will move and inspire you. Hear amazing stories, celebrate the strength of our community, and dance the night away with our musical guest, the Sentimental Sound swing band.
Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and two drinks. All food served will be gluten-free. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions when registering.
Dress as you wish! Don’t be afraid to make it fun with formal or Great Gatsby style attire!
Thank you for supporting the families in our amazing community. We look forward to seeing you!

Cultures of Dignity TEST
2018-04-05 18:30 - 20:00
Rosalind is the author of the New York Times’ bestsellers, Queen Bees & Wannabes, which was turned into the movie Mean Girls and Masterminds & Wingmen. She is also the author of The Guide (which is being developed into a movie with the help of a teen advisory board), and the young adult novel, Boys, Girls and Other Hazardous Materials. In the fall of 2016, she published the Owning Up Curriculum, a social-emotional learning curriculum that she wrote in collaboration with middle and high school students.
She is constantly developing new books, films, and social media projects with her team at Cultures of Dignity and young people throughout the country. Although she grew up in Washington DC, she was born in Philadelphia, she now lives in Boulder Colorado.

Cultures of Dignity at Monarch High School
2018-04-05 18:30 - 20:00
A Presentation with Rosalind Wiseman author of Queenbees and Wannabes, & Masterminds and Wingmen.
Based on over twenty years of teaching and constant feedback from today’s generation of young people, Rosalind Wiseman’s presentation is a call for action to transform the way we understand youth culture and create communities where children can thrive. From young people’s friendships, social media use, gossip, drama, bullying, and the constant pressure to “keep up,” she’ll share how children and teens develop their sense of self and guide their decision making in everything from their academic choices, friends, and how they manage conflict. In addition, she’ll give concrete advice to parents and educators so they, in turn, can guide their children through the normal yet challenging problems young people face– while avoiding the common communication breakdowns and power struggles between children and adults.
Rosalind Wiseman has had only one job since graduating from college—to help communities shift the way we think about children and teens’ emotional and physical wellbeing. As a teacher, thought leader, author, and media spokesperson on bullying, ethical leadership, the use of social media, and media literacy, she is in constant dialogue and collaboration with educators, parents, children, and teens. Rosalind is the founder of Cultures of Dignity and is the author of the flexible, dynamic curriculum Owning Up: Empowering Adolescents to Confront Social Cruelty, Bullying, and Injustice. She is also the author of Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World—the groundbreaking, best-selling book that was the basis for the movie Mean Girls.
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PEN PALs Contact Paula for your discount tickets. paula.nelson@penbv.org
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Vaping - Got Knowledge? At Platt Middle School
2018-03-21 18:00 - 19:30
Parents and students 11 and up are invited to learn and ask questionsabout the use of e-cigarettes (aka. vaping), current
statistics, the different vape devices (pens & pods), along
with the laws and health risks involved. Strategies on how
to have conversations with your kids about vaping will be
discussed along with opportunities for questions.
Presenters/Panelist Include:
 Health Professional, Liz Blackwell,BSN, RN – Fairview HS School Nurse
 Licensed Therapist, Dan Fox, LPC
 Boulder County Public Health, Brittany Carpenter
 Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Officer David Kaufman
 Assistant Principal at Fairview HS, Jim Lefebvre
Questions?
Please contact Platt PEN Rep, Victoria Boydston at vboydston@gmail.com
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RSVPs are appreciated but not required
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Your donations enable PEN to provide free and low-cost presentations for our community. Work with us to support parents in raising healthy, happy youth.
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Angst Documentary: Raising Awareness about Anxiety at Angevine Middle School
2018-03-15 18:30 - 20:30
Anxiety disorders are real, common, and treatable. Let’s talk about it! This intimate and honest documentary and look at anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it. Featuring interviews with kids, young adults, experts, and researchers.
Q & A will follow the screening. The film is subtitled in Spanish and interpretation will be available for the after discussion.
Tickets $10/Adult, $5/youth PURCHASE TIX
NOTE: A limited number of scholarship tix are available – please contact Lisa Cech at lisa.cech@bvsd.org or Dionne Kenny at dionnek@me.com
Olympian Michael Phelps, talks with Megyn Kelly about his struggles with Depression and Anxiety and his role in the documentary Angst :
https://www.today.com/video/michael-phelps-opens-up-about-struggles-with-anxiety-i-didn-t-want-to-be-alive-anymore-1076804163738
The Angst project is an IndieFlix Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts, and parents. Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst will be screened in schools, communities, and theaters around the world. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and hope. AngstMovie.com

Enough As She Is at Fairview High School
2018-03-12 18:30 - 20:30
How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives
A Book Tour and Presentation with Rachel Simmons, Author of Odd Girl Out and Curse of the Good Girl.
PEN is partnering with Rosalind Wiseman, author of the book that inspired the movie MEAN GIRLS, and her organization, Cultures of Dignity, to bring you this event!! You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to learn how we all contribute to a culture of girls that believe THEY ARE ENOUGH!

REGISTER HERE for event, book and/or exclusive “meet-and-greet” with Rachel!
PEN PALs receive Discount Tickets Contact Paula at paula.nelson@penbv.org

Angst Documentary: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety at Louisville Middle School
2018-03-08 18:30 - 20:30
Hosted by PEN at Louisville Middle School
This intimate and honest documentary and virtual reality experience looks at anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it. Featuring interviews with kids, young adults, experts and researchers.
Q & A will follow the screening. The film is subtitled in Spanish and interpretation will be available for the after discussion.
Tickets $10/Adult, $3/youth PURCHASE TIX
NOTE: A limited number of scholarship tix are available – please submit your request by completing this form: Scholarship Ticket
The Angst project is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts, and parents. Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst will be screened in schools, communities, and theaters around the world. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and hope. AngstMovie.com
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Body Matters: Understanding Eating Disorders and the Jorrney to Recovery at Platt Middle
2018-03-01 18:00 - 20:00
Body Matters: Understanding Eating Disorders and the Journey to Recovery
Join our panel of experts in breaking the silence to remove the stigma of eating disorders. This presentation will cover:

Education about Eating Disorders
Warning Signs and Symptoms
How to talk about eating disorders
Steps to recovery

Thank you to our presenters:

Wendy Miller: Wendy has been a compulsive overeater her entire life. She has been in recovery from this disease for 16 years. She’s here to carry a message of hope as she shares her story of struggle as a compulsive overeater and how she found recovery from this disease. She is also a parent at Platt Middle School and will be commenting on eating disorders from a parent perspective.
Lize Britton: Lize was a four-time Colorado state cross country and track champion and twice qualified for the Kinney National Championships, placing seventh as a senior after winning the regional meet in Wisconsin. She also won and set the record at the grueling Pikes Peak Ascent. As a freshman in college, she placed second at The Athletics Congress Junior Cross-Country Championships and continued to set records in mountain races around Colorado, all while struggling with an eating disorder. Committed to her recovery, Lize now works as a writer and is an advocate for eating disorder recovery. She’s also the manager at SmithKlein Gallery downtown.
Dana L. McDowell, MA, LPC, CEDS: a licensed Psychotherapist & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)
She is the former President & Founder of the Denver Metro Int’l Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Chapter (iaedp)
and the founder of New Beginnings Psychotherapy, LLC Her passion is holistic healing with a commitment to helping clients reach optimal wellness naturally.

Special thanks to Jackson Miller, a student at Platt Middle School, whose passion to bring light to this subject made this event possible. Seeing the need for more education and support for youth around eating disorders, Jackson contacted PEN to assist him in creating this program as part of his Mitzvah project. Thank you, Jackson.
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Motivational Interviewing for Parents of Teens
2018-02-27 18:30 - 20:30
At Fairview High School
Communication consultant Karen Alonge will teach us a few communication skills from Motivational Interviewing — a collaborative conversation style that helps enhance motivation and commitment to change. You’ll come away with several strategies for facilitating productive conversations with your teens about creating positive changes in their own lives. You’ll also learn how to minimize your likelihood of triggering resistance and defensiveness.

“Change is exhilarating when done by us, and exasperating when done to us.” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter. We can leave this out if necessary
“Quite often, when we respectfully invite people to articulate their own reasons and plans for making a change, they will talk themselves into changing.” – Karen Alonge
About Karen Alonge: As an interpersonal communication consultant and trainer, Karen’s specialty is communication strategies for reducing resistance and defensiveness. She’s a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and has trained and coached thousands of Motivational Interviewing learners over the past decade. She designs and delivers customized communication workshops and retreats for professionals in a variety of fields, including conflict resolution, criminal justice, education, healthcare, and social service agencies, and also provides individual consultations to people who find themselves embroiled in contentious communication situations at home or in the workplace. In her free time, when Karen isn’t hiking or falling into internet search rabbit holes, she is writing. She recently published her first book: Just Two Words: Tiny Mantras for a Satisfying Life. Karen’s book will be for sale at the event.
This event is free but RSVPs are appreciated. REGISTER HERE
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Raising Resilient Girls
2018-02-20 18:30 - 20:00
With Simone Marean at Southern Hills Middle School
PARENT EDUCATION TALK FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Raising Resilient Girls is a 1-hour talk followed by a 30 minute Q&A session for parents, teachers, and community members

Girls Leadership speaks to parents and teachers across the country about the challenges girls face today, the reasons why we see girls struggling, and what we can do to help them. In this acclaimed 1-hour talk (followed by a 30 minute Q&A), we share how to help girls practice assertive self-expression, emotional intelligence, and healthy relationships, preparing them for a life of personal and social leadership. This engaging presentation covers the development of girl dynamics beginning in preschool through high school.
As written up in Parents Magazine, this talk concentrates on practical advice that can be executed in a real-life setting, such as:

Talking about your own not-so-happy feelings;
Sharing your mistakes;
Helping your daughter to solve her own problems;
The Good Girl Phenomenon and conflict as an opportunity for positive change

This presentation is for adults only.
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Free- "Natural Highs" Evening - Healthy Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
2018-02-20 17:30 - 19:30
An interactive Conversation with Parents & Teens
A Panel of Natural Highs Youth Participants
and Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII
Tuesday, February 20, 2017
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Casey Middle School
Parents & Teens are Welcome
Learn more about:

Brain chemistry basics about sobriety, drug & alcohol use and recovery
How to support your teen with healthy alternatives
Local resources

-You are welcome to bring your questions to the discussion –
For more information: Jenny Burnsed at 303-882-8819 or gigijack@aol.com
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Smart Parenting in a World with Sexting at Angevine Middle School
2018-02-15 18:00 - 20:00
Sexting has become a common form of sexual expression and, unfortunately, it is also a tool for manipulation, exploitation and sexual assault. We know that middle and high school students are some of the most enthusiastic and vulnerable participants in this sexting environment.
To give you the tools to support your children in maintaining healthy and empowering relationships, Angevine Middle School is partnering Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County to present “Smart Parenting in a World With Sexting”.
Join us for this informative panel and workshop designed to help you help your children, navigate the challenges of healthy relationships and interactions (sexual and otherwise). We will discuss the legal guidelines of consent with sexting and the related ramifications, and empower you with bystander intervention tools.
The evening will be co-facilitated by Prevention Educators at MESA (Moving to End Sexual Assault) and SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence) and the Boulder District Attorney’s Office.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOUR CHILDREN NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION.
RSVPs, while not required, are greatly appreciated. RSVP HERE
Special thanks to Zonta Foothills for organizing this important event for our community. For more information about Zonta visit: https://www.zontafoothills.org/contact-us/

Parenting the Love and Logic Way: A Class for Parents of Pre-Teens and Teens - Feb 8th - March 15th
2018-02-08 18:30 - 21:30
Taught by Stephanie Bryan, LCSW, CACIIIOne session presented on Natural Highs, presented by Avani Dilger
Sponsored by the Parent Engagement Network, Boulder County Healthy Youth Alliance and New Vista High School
Teenager running your life? Maintain and/or restore harmony to your household with this class. You will learn to parent with a smile. Your child will learn to accept responsibility for their actions
Dates: Thursdays, February 8th – March 15th, 2018
Class on March 8th on Natural Highs taught by Avani Dilger
Time: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Location: Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Rd Boulder 80303
Natural Highs Class on March 8th held at New Vista High School, 700 20th St. Boulder
Cost: $150.00 / individual
Call Stephanie for scholarships or ask questions about the class (303) 875 – 7294
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Smart Parenting In A World with Sexting at Boulder High School
2018-02-08 18:30 - 20:00
Sexting has become a common form of sexual expression and, unfortunately, it is also a tool for manipulation, exploitation and sexual assault. We know that middle and high school students are some of the most enthusiastic and vulnerable participants in this sexting environment.
To give you the tools to support your children in maintaining healthy and empowering relationships, Boulder High School is partnering Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County to present “Smart Parenting in a World With Sexting”.
Join us for this informative panel and workshop designed to help you help your children, navigate the challenges of healthy relationships and interactions (sexual and otherwise). We will discuss the legal guidelines of consent with sexting and the related ramifications, and empower you with bystander intervention tools.
The evening will be co-facilitated by Prevention Educators at MESA (Moving to End Sexual Assault) and SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence) and the Boulder District Attorney’s Office.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOUR CHILDREN NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION.
RSVPs, while not required, are greatly appreciated REGISTER HERE

Making a Living and a Life - A New View of “Environmental Careers”
2018-02-07 19:00 - 20:30
Are you a parent whose son or daughter is soon to make their way in the world and wants to make a difference? Are you a young person who wants to make the world a better place through your life’s work and sees that leadership is needed to make a difference? This interactive program brings new energy and concepts to envisioning and creating a sustainable world based on “environmental literacy.” Explore how our livelihoods can nourish us and the living systems upon which we depend. Learn ways that environmental principles can inform and guide ALL careers, not just those we normally think of as “environmental careers.” Educators, members of the business community and others are also invited to help co-envision and co-create ways to make these connections.
PEN Partners with Martin Ogle, because looking at how environmental literacy fits with career choices is a great example of the types of programs we do to prepare children for young adulthood. This presentation will include a talk by Martin Ogle, founder of Entrepreneurial Earth LLC and interactive discussions to help our community “Make a Living and a Life” – especially through the talent, energy and optimism of young people! This program will take place at the Broomfield Library on Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m. For more information,contact Martin Ogle at Martin@EntrepreneurialEarth.com or 720-612-0506.
* “Making a Living and a Life” is adapted from a section title in the book, The Nature Principle, and is used by permission from the author, Richard Louv.
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Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! Sessions run Feb 5 - March 5
2018-02-05 18:30 - 21:00
Put the FUN Back into Your Parenting!A class from the Love and Logic Institute for parents of kids
pre-birth to age 6
Taught by Stephanie Bryan
Sponsored by The Parent Engagement Network and Boulder county Healthy Youth Alliance
Raise your child to think and problem-solve from a very young age!
This class provides parents with specific skills to use and a mind-set that allows them to be present with their children, meet their needs, develop a loving relationship from an infant’s first day, and set developmentally appropriate limits and boundaries. It is empowering to both parents and children. Taking the class when you child is an infant will give you a way to think about parenting and your role as a parent.
Dates: Feb. 5 – March 5, 2018 from 6:30-9:00
Note: there is NO CLASS on Feb. 19th
Location: Congregation Har HaShem
3950 Baseline Road
Boulder CO 80303
Cost: $150.00/individual
Contact Stephanie with question or for information about scholarships (303) 875-7294
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2nd Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium
2018-01-27 08:00 - 16:00
Do you feel overwhelmed by the pervasive stress and anxiety that permeates our families, schools, and communities? PEN recognizes that every parent must at some point wrestle with the battle for time, energy and balance. And, every parent worries that their children will do the same. If you are tired of being negatively impacted by stress and anxiety, PEN can help! We have put together more than 30 experts and thought leaders to support you in understanding and managing stress & anxiety. Throughout the day, you will get breakfast, lunch and cutting-edge information and strategies to take care of yourself and teach your children to do the same. Don’t be a victim! Join us for the day and learn to Rethink, Reset, and Refresh your relationship to stress & anxiety!

Date: January 27, 2018
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Boulder Valley Christian Church: 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Boulder Co 80303
Cost: Adults – $50.00 / Youth – $10.00

The symposium is open to youth of all ages. All content is appropriate, however you will want to select workshops that your child can understand. Child care is available for children who are potty trained – 9 years old.

Click Here for Scholarship Tickets – Money for scholarship tickets provided by The Hope Coalition

Your ticket includes breakfast & lunch provided by Premier Members Credit Union, as well as entrance in to 1 workshop in the morning and 2 workshops in the afternoon. Resource tables will also be available throughout the day.
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Please fill out one form / person so that you can select your preferred workshops.
The purpose of the symposium is to:

Increase understanding of stress and anxiety.
Provide education about the types of stress, causes, signs & symptoms, impacts, healthy vs. unhealthy coping strategies and stress management techniques.
Rethink perceptions and impacts of stress on youth, families, and schools.
Provide practical tips, tools, and resources that help people take control of their stress!

Schedule for the Day:

Check-In & Breakfast: 8-9:00am
Keynote: 9-10:00am
Dr. Benjamin Mullin, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine | Children’s Hospital Colorado
Morning Workshop: 10:15-11:45
Lunch: 11:45-12:30
Afternoon Workshop 1: 12:30-1:30pm
Afternoon Workshop 2: 1:45-2:45pm
Debrief & Closing: 3-4:00pm

Click here for a detailed description of the Available Workshops
Do you want to be one of our sponsors, or know someone who would be interested in supporting this event? Click here for our sponsorship package. Contact Shelly Mahon at shelly.mahon@penbv.org / 608-770-1342 to get more information about PEN, the event, or sponsorship opportunities.
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Featured Keynote

Insider Perspectives on Autism
2018-01-25 18:00 - 20:00
￼The Insider Panel Group and Jon Garson, LCSW, along with sponsors BVSD and PEN invite you to
Bring your curiosity and desire to learn to:
INSIDER PERSPECTIVES ON AUTISM
Six young adults on the Autism Spectrum will answer your questions and talk about their life experiences.
This presentation is FREE but donations are appreciated. DONATE HERE.
Entrance: Please use the After Hours security entrance which is tucked behind the Board Room on the east side. In the evening, you can park in in reserved spaces.
RSVPs appreciated but not required. SIGN UP HERE

For more information, please contact Anna Stewart, BVSD Parent Liaison at 720.561.5918 or anna.stewart@bvsd.org

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Natural Highs
2018-01-18 18:30 - 20:30
Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
An Interactive Conversation with Parents & Teens A Panel of Natural Highs Youth Participants and Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII
Learn more about:

Brain chemistry basics about sobriety, drug & alcohol use and recovery
How to support your teen with healthy alternatives
Local resources

Parents & Teens are Welcome . Bring your questions to the discussion.
FREE – $5.00 donation welcomed
For more information: Allison O’Neall, Avani Dilger at 303-859-5778 or avani@ naropa.edu Facebook: “Natural Highs Community” www.naturalhighs.org
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Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
2018-01-16 18:30 - 20:30
Co-hosted by Casey Middle School, Centennial Middle and Crest View Elementary HELD AT Casey Middle School
This intimate and honest documentary and virtual reality experience looks at anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it. Featuring interviews with kids, young adults, experts and researchers.
Q & A will follow the screening. The film is subtitled in Spanish and interpretation will be available for the after discussion.
Tickets $8/Adult, $2/youth PURCHASE TIX
NOTE: A limited number of scholarship tix are available – please submit your request by completing this form: Scholarship Ticket
The Angst project is an IndieFlix Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety with an emphasis on youth and families. Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst will be screened in schools, communities, and theaters around the world. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and hope.
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PEN Program Training-POSTPONED!
2018-01-12 11:30 - 13:30
PEN’s 3rd Interactive Course: POSTPONED!
1.30.18 Parent 360 (Mentor) Program: 11:30 – 1:30 PM
This program connects seasoned parents with incoming parents, offering support and assistance as they transition into a school community and is a complement to BVSD’s Student 360 Program. This training provides the basics and materials necessary to start a program. PEN has enhancements for central aspects of the program as well as a training kit to support implementation that is customizable to fit the needs of your school.

Puzzled About How to Talk to Your Kids Regarding Drugs and Alcohol
2017-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
Let’s Sort Out the Pieces Together!
iThrive will lead a discussion on the current drug trends, brain chemistry of substance, and tools needed for teen drug prevention. In addition, Platt’s SRO (School Resource Officer), Jeanette Cunning, will be providing additional details and examples of what she is seeing at Platt Middle School & CHOICE Program as well as other BVSD Middle Schools.
Questions? Contact Victoria at vboydston@gmail.com
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Making a Living and a Life: A New View of “Environmental Careers"
2017-11-08 19:00 - 21:00
Are you a young person who wants to make the world a better place through your life’s work, but don’t know, yet, quite how to proceed? Are you a parent whose son or daughter is soon to make their way in the world and wants to make a difference? This interactive program brings new energy and concepts to envisioning and creating a sustainable world based on “environmental literacy.” Explore how our livelihoods and even our hobbies can nourish us and the living systems upon which we depend. Learn ways that environmental principles can inform and guide ALL careers, not just those we normally think of as “environmental careers.”
This program will include a talk, reflections by local business people who purposefully address sustainability in a wide variety of work and creative discussions to enable students to consider how they will “Make a Living and a Life.
Join Martin Ogle, founder of Entrepreneurial Earth LLC and education program coordinator for Lafayette Open Space for a program for middle-high school students and their parents and teachers. Come early for a light dinner or drinks! To RSVP and for more information, contact Martin Ogle at Martin@EntrepreneurialEarth.com or 720-612-0506.
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High Performance Parenting
2017-11-07 18:00 - 20:00
for Parents of 6-8th Grade Children with David Auday LMS counselor, teacher, coach
This dynamic presentation covers the skills for becoming a High-Performance Parent in our fast-paced world:

Positive Parenting techniques and Applications
Myth of Control
Support vs. Enablement
Parent/School/Activities Partnership’s
Creating a Community of Parents as Partners
Creating a High-Performance Parent GoalWith David Auday, counselor at LMS, teacher, and coach

Contact Lisa Nibarger with questions lisa@nibarger.org

Opioid Awareness: Speaking From the Heart and Soul of Addiction
2017-11-06 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for this free event to learn more about opioids and their impact on youth and familiesWhat’s going on in Boulder County? What’s different and dangerous about opiates? What can you do or say to support families and loved ones? Get the facts and engage in facilitated discussions around the use of opioids. Learn some of the signs, symptoms, and strategies for avoiding their damaging impact on our youth and families. Hear first-hand accounts and personal stories of addiction, including young adults and parents.
Expert speakers:

Jamie Feld, MPH, Epidemiologist, Bo. Co. Public Health
Denise Vincioni, LPC, CACIII, Denver Recovery Group
Douglas Jowdy, PhD., University of CO Hospital

Interpretation and childcare available upon request.
For more information contact:

Trina Faatz of BHS PEN trinafaatz@gmail.com
Debbie Brinley of FHS PEN debbie.brinley@penbv.org
Richele Mein of FHS PEN FHSLessStress@gmail.com

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