Session 1: Stressing Less and Building Your Resilience

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 23

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

Join us for a fun networking event that brings together lawyers, mental health professionals, financial and family-related professionals, and friends in the community!

Let’s celebrate NFRC and all the great things we do for children and families throughout the state of Maryland. By attending, sponsoring, or donating, you can help make a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health and seeking support.

This fundraiser will enable NFRC to continue to reduce fees for clients, provide groups for adults at no-cost or nominal costs, grant scholarships for children and teens educational programs, co-parent support for parents in financial need, and provide materials for children, teens, and parents.

You can choose from different levels of support. You can simply donate. You can purchase individual tickets to attend the event at $100 apiece. You can also elect multiple levels at which to provide sponsorship support. Increasing sponsorship level - from patron, silver. gold to platinum - is accompanied by increasing levels of support recognition. Regardless of the amount, your support is sincerely appreciated!

Details of Sponsorship Support

Becoming A Sponsor

Making A Donation

Purchase your tickets today!

Through this virtual program, children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family.

Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children.

Sessions are facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This portion of the program is for our child participants only

12:00 - 12:30 PM: This portion of the program is for parents/guardians only

Through this virtual program, children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family.

Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children.

Sessions are facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This portion of the program is for our child participants only

12:00 - 12:30 PM: This portion of the program is for parents/guardians only

Join us for the historic 10th Annual AAHP Community Day 2024! The event will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 9:30 am to 2 pm at Montgomery College, BioScience Center, Germantown campus, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD.

This year's event will include a walk/run/bike activity, which will begin at 8:00 am. AAHP Community Day 2024 will also include an interactive discussion on security, change, and wellness with youth, parents, and the community. In addition, there will be pertinent workshops, physical activities (e.g., Zumba, line dancing, etc.), fun activities for children and youth, a host of exhibitors, and something of interest for all ages.

RSVP

KidsConnex is a two-session, online program for children ages 8-12, experiencing family transitions, specifically, the separation and/or divorce of their parents.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 24

Through this virtual program children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family.

Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children.

Sessions are facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This portion of the program is for our child participants only

12:00 - 12:15 PM: This portion of the program is for parents/guardians only

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

KidsConnex is a two-session, online program for children ages 8-12, experiencing family transitions, specifically, the separation and/or divorce of their parents.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 24

Through this virtual program, children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family.

Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children.

Sessions are facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This portion of the program is for our child participants only

12:00 - 12:15 PM: This portion of the program is for parents/guardians only

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Beginning Wednesday, November 1, 2023

This in-person teen support group will be facilitated by two NFRC-licensed therapists. Going beyond an educational program, this teen group will provide a safe place, where teens meet for 8 weeks and will have an opportunity to see that they are not alone, have a safe place to discuss their concerns and work, with support, to make changes in their lives that can be helpful to them in school, in their family and in their community.

This is a confidential group and parents’ permission will be required to participate. Our therapists will meet with a parent(s) to do an intake and then teens will meet with the therapists prior to the group starting.

For more information about cost and how to register your teen, please contact Risa Garon, Executive Director, at risa.garon@nfrcfamily.org

Men’s Therapeutic Support Group: A place of Empowerment Every Wednesday, Starting October 18 from 6:30-7:45 PM facilitated by two male therapists. Sessions will be hybrid with a mix of in-person and Zoom.

Over the course of 8 weeks:

• Navigate Loss with Resilience

• Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds

• Build Positive Co-Parenting Relationships

• Master Stress Management

• Balance Work, Parenthood, and Relationships

• Rediscover Dating and Reconnect with Friends

Prior to the group beginning, potential group participants will meet with one or both facilitators to have an opportunity to meet the facilitators and discuss the participant’s current family situation.

This is your opportunity to regain control, empower your journey, and emerge stronger than ever. Join NFRC's 8-week Men’s Therapeutic Support Group, where we redefine masculinity and provide unwavering support during life’s transitions.

While NFRC does not participate with any insurance, if the participant’s policy allows out-of-network coverage then the fee can be submitted to insurance. 

If you are interested in getting more information about the men’s therapy group or to register, please email ask@nfrchelp.org  or call 410-740-9553  ext. 100

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This portion of the program is for our child participants only

12:00 - 12:15 PM: This portion of the program is for parents/guardians only

REGISTRATION FORM

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: This portion of the program is for our child participants only

12:00 - 12:15 PM: This portion of the program is for parents/guardians only

REGISTRATION FORM

POSTPONED, NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

We live in a world filled with stress. Faith community leaders are dealing with their own and the stresses that their faith members may have. This seminar and training will focus on how stress impacts our physical and psychological well-being, and will present strategies that may be helpful in reducing stress; how to foster resiliency through developing growth mindsets; how to avoid the “traps” of negative thinking and how to use positive other thoughts to help us, as leaders, hold on to hope as we try to make a difference in the lives of others.

For the registration form please click HERE

Interfaith Collaboration for Wellness in Our Community is a meeting that will take place on March 7, 2023, at 4 PM, at Olive Branch Community Church. We would like to hear from you about the concerns you have for children, teens, and families and what you are doing to help support them. We will also be discussing the programs we have developed for children and teens that address the stress, anxiety, and depression that we have seen increase significantly and share other services our center provides that might be helpful for some of your families. If you are able to, we encourage you to bring a young adult who might be interested in attending this meeting.

Let us know if you or someone from your faith group would like to attend. Please RSVP to ASK@nfrchelp.org and speak with Libby Killo, NFRC Administrative Director, to sign up for our community meeting.

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

6:30-7:30pm Kids Meet and 7:30-7:45pm Parents Meet

REGISTER HERE

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program Children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

6:30-7:30pm Kids Meet and 7:30-7:45pm Parents Meet

REGISTER HERE

Join us for an in-person training on working with children and adolescents on building resilience while managing stress, teaching a growth mindset, and replacing cognitive distortions with positive other thoughts.

Presented by:

Risa Garon, LCSW-C, BCD, CFLE, is the Founder and Executive Director and the lead therapist with the National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC). Risa has been an adjunct professor, served on numerous Child Custody Commissions and committees and has developed interdisciplinary approaches to working with families.

Pamela Blackwell, M.Ed, LCPC, is one of the co-coordinators for Educational Programs for the NFRC. Pam retired from the Howard County Public School System as Director for Student Services and has worked with NFRC for 10 years as a parent seminar facilitator, trainer, and developer of educational programs for children, teens and parents.

Carolyn Wohnsigl, M.Ed., is a therapist and one of the co-coordinators for Educational Programs for NFRC. Carolyn works as an elementary school counselor in the Howard County Public School System and has worked with NFRC for 22 years.

REGISTER HERE

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program Children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

6:30-7:30pm Kids Meet and 7:30-7:45pm Parents Meet

Call to register 410.740.9553 Extensions x100 or x300

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program Children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

6:30-7:30pm Kids Meet and 7:30-7:45pm Parents Meet

Call to register 410.740.9553 Extensions x100 or x300

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program Children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

6:30-7:30pm Kids Meet and 7:30-7:45pm Parents Meet

Call to register 410.740.9553 Extensions x100 or x300

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.

KidsConnex is a two-session program for children ages 8-11 experiencing family transitions. Through this virtual program Children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, and work toward understanding and learning how to navigate the changes in their family. Each child receives a Kid’s Guide for Navigating Family Changes to be used during the program. Parents will also receive a Parent Connection Guide to use with their children. Each session will be facilitated by NFRC counselors; Trish Adkinson, M.Ed., NCC; and Pam Blackwell, M.Ed., LCPC.

6:30-7:30pm Kids Meet and 7:30-7:45pm Parents Meet

Call to register 410.740.9553 Extensions x100 or x300

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.

Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays.

Teen Therapy Group for High School Students is the other program we are offering. Group sessions will meet for eight consecutive Wednesdays. This group will be formed around what goals each teen has, and we will assist them in working toward establishing connectedness and empathy with each other and supporting needed changes.