A educational class for both parent and baby. We will be focusing on all aspects of tummy time. Led by a skilled occupational and/or physical therapist. 9/28/24 10/5/24 10/12/24 10/19/24 10/26/24 11/2/24 8AM-8:45 AM

This 90 minute program will allow children 18 months to 3.5 years and their caregivers time to explore at the pace of young children and become immersed in the environment.

Respite programs for youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Here is where our kids will participate in various activities: Arts & Craft, Movement, Music, Sensory Play, Social and Life Skills. Transportation options may be available depending on eligibility, location, and capacity.

Baker Street Cares Foundation is providing Executive Functioning & Social Skills Group Therapy for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. Sessions are designed to use targeted activities and strategies to enhance cognitive processes essential for daily functioning and achieving personal goals. Registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN-CvOuCBciRg22ZOn56Iw6qxHDoQ7O3eYXn0zqUPVsrgc5w/viewform

Join us for a seven week engaging fun filled family program 6:00PM-8:00PM starting in October . Session are once a week and include free dinner, child monitoring, and interactive activities including role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects.

The TARA Method is designed to assist families in understanding and managing the challenges that come with a loved one dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). 

Hear expert panelists discuss affordable housing, consumer protections, security, consumer debt.  Free event, open to the public.  

RSVP NOW! NJCAEF's FREE Annual Financial Justice Summit is just 2 WEEKS away!

Join us and staff from Bergen County's Division on Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) on Tuesday October 8th

Join us for "The Healing Pen", a virtual weekly transformative workshop series open to anyone seeking to heal from trauma, including survivors of domestic violence. This supportive and empowering space will guide you in using writing as a tool for healing, self-expression, and reclaiming your voice. Wednesday evenings. Beginning September 11th.

The Family Support Organization of Bergen County (FSOBC) provides support, advocacy and education to families and caregivers of children with emotional/behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities and substance challenges.

When we understand what our children's behavior really is then we understand that kids with challenging and baffling behaviors don't need punishment! They need help. Focus on the nervous system to change behavior.

The Loneliness Epidemic: The Impact of Social and Physical Isolation on Adolescents

Join us for a virtual discussion geared towards families with infants and toddlers in Early Intervention, focusing on what to expect when your child turns 3 and they age out of the program.

Join us on Tuesday October 15th for a discussion about families with infants and toddlers.

This webinar will be presented in partnership with the New Bridge LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Center, a great resource for our LGBTQ+ youth.

Join us at the Bergen County Job Fair on October 18th!

Join us at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ, for a special breast cancer walk benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation!

Join us for networking, balloon animals, face painting, and games in a safe, welcoming, and disability-friendly gathering.  Plus, quiet spaces to relax and recharge.

50 Resource Tables to help parents and advocates learn about schools, camps, recreation, support services, therapies, legal and financial planning, and more.

Healthy Lifestyles Project: LIVE is a series of live, interactive events to promote healthy living for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ISP is the foundation for developing strong supports and services for your family member with I/DD. Join us to develop a person-centered ISP with effective ISP examples presented for families with adults and those transitioning out of the school system.

Physical, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral impairments may result following a brain injury and significantly impact survivor functioning. Clinicians must embrace treatment methods that address multi-faceted impairments. One method gaining attention is the use of virtual reality. Available literature targeting the effectiveness of virtual reality in the brain injury population is growing. Studies have focused on executive functioning, attention, memory, balance, functional mobility, stress, and anxiety (Brasse et al., 2021; Porras et al., 2019). Positive outcomes in areas including balance, functional mobility, executive functioning, cognition, and attention have been reported (Alashram, 2019; De Luca et al., Grealy, 1999; 2023; Porras et al., 2019). As technology continues to become crucial to daily life and rehabilitation, there is a growing need to be aware of the potential for its use, its limitations, and need for continued research. Objectives: 1. To summarize the current literature focused on the use of virtual reality and the brain injury population; 2. To recognize current guidelines and recommendations regarding the use of virtual reality and brain injury; 3. To identify gaps in the available literature and corresponding treatment recommendations; 4. To analyze a case series of the use of virtual reality in long-term survivors of brain injury.

Learn about foods targeted for kids and candy are full of hidden ingrediants and how it affects the body and as it relates to performance in school. Plus how to swap out foods for better choices. This is a Zoom presentation. Registration required at bradleybeachlibrary.org Events.

In this FREE webinar, we'll explore how acupuncture serves as a powerful complementary therapy for reducing anxiety and enhancing mental well-being. The audience will gain insight into the foundational principles of acupuncture, its effects on the nervous system, and how it can be applied to manage various anxiety disorders. Whether you're new to acupuncture or seeking alternative treatments for anxiety, this session offers practical and valuable information for improving your overall health. Don't miss the chance to discover a natural, effective approach to anxiety relief!

The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project team finds it important to keep nurturing our connections with you and branching out in ways that help us all continue to grow. These webinars are for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members, and Direct Support Professionals.

The Children's Interagency Coordinating Council of Bergen County (CIACC) is a monthly meeting of Bergen-based child serving mental/behavioral health organizations, school professionals, county agencies, and interested members of the public.   Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 9 AM using the meeting URL provided on the CIACC page .

Find Serenity in Recovery!  A 12-step meditation group is starting on September 10 at Body Positive Works in Saddle River!

8th-12th graders...Become a voice in your community and make change!

Current literature regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with traumatically induced disorders of consciousness (DOC) will be addressed, in addition to the definitions and evaluation of the spectrum of DOC. Common complications that can slow or arrest recovery are considered. Updated practice guidelines and recommendations for diagnoses and care and treatment strategies for DOC will be reviewed. Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss: Definitions of the spectrum of disorders of consciousness (DOC); Outcomes after DOC; Updated practice guidelines for the management of patients with disorders of consciousness; Recommendations for programs caring for patients with DOC. Presenter: Dr. Brian Greenwald