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Dear North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Community,
Olivia’s first visit to the E.R. for self-harm and suicidal thoughts came last fall, when she was just 14 years old. But instead of admitting her, the hospital referred her to North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. We saw her the very next day — an...
Ask the Guidance Center Experts, Blank Slate Media, December 1, 2020
In this new monthly column, therapists from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center will be answering your questions on issues related to parenting, mental health and children’s well-being. To submit a question, email NSCFGCexperts@gmail.com....
Drinking, Drugs and Driving: A Dangerous Mix for Teens
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is described by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals as “one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in impaired driving,” which is why December has been...
Celebrating During the Pandemic
Thanksgiving is just days away, which means Christmas, Hannukah and other celebrations are not far behind! The calendar at this time of year is typically loaded with gatherings of friends and family, where we get a chance to express our gratitude to those we...
The Fay J. Lindner Foundation Triage and Emergency Services: Rapid Response When It’s Needed Most
When a child breaks a leg or has acute stomach pain, you know where to go: the emergency room at your local hospital. But if your child is severely depressed or anxious and is talking about self-harm or suicide, where can you turn? For the most part, trying to...
Helping Military Families
Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, when we honor all the brave men and women who have served our country. In addition, all of November is Military Family Appreciation Month, when families are recognized for their commitment and contributions in support of our military...
Reducing Stress During the Pandemic
Tomorrow is International Stress Awareness Day, and if ever the world needed some stress reduction, it’s now. The pandemic is an ongoing global concern, especially with winter just around the corner. With the U.S. nearing eight months of virus-related closures,...
Voting is Good for Your Health!
Just one week from today, many Americans will be exercising their rights and heading to the polls—that is, if they haven’t already voted early or by mail. People on both sides of the aisle are calling this the most important election of our lifetimes. It may surprise...