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S.M.A.R.T., Inc. is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities. S.M.A.R.T., Inc. has three areas of focus: Local Prevention Council (LPC),
Parent University, and
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October is.... National Bullying Prevention Month
What Is Bullying?
Bullying
is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a
real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the
potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others
may have serious, lasting problems.
In order
to be considered bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include:
- An
Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their
power—such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or
popularity—to control or harm others. Power imbalances can change over
time and in different situations, even if they involve the same people.
- Repetition: Bullying
behaviors happen more than once or have the potential to happen more than
once.
Signs a Child Is
Being Bullied
Look for changes in the child. However, be aware that not all
children who are bullied exhibit warning signs.
Some signs that may point to a bullying problem are:
- Unexplainable
injuries
- Lost
or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry
- Frequent
headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness
- Changes
in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may
come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch.
- Difficulty
sleeping or frequent nightmares
- Declining
grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school
- Sudden
loss of friends or avoidance of social situations
- Feelings
of helplessness or decreased self esteem
- Self-destructive behaviors such
as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide
If you know someone in serious distress or danger, don’t ignore
the problem. Get help right away.
Signs a Child is
Bullying Others
Kids may be bullying others if they:
- Get
into physical or verbal fights
- Have
friends who bully others
- Are
increasingly aggressive
- Get
sent to the principal’s office or to detention frequently
- Have
unexplained extra money or new belongings
- Blame
others for their problems
- Don’t
accept responsibility for their actions
- Are competitive and worry about their
reputation or popularity
For additional
information, please visit https://www.stopbullying.gov
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some dates to remember: The Local Prevention (LPC) will be meeting the 4th Tuesday of every month at Southbury Town Hall Room 201 from 6pm to 8pm. ANY community member is welcome and encouraged to join! The next meeting of the 2018-2019 season is Tuesday, October 23rd. Hope to see you there!! Please note that due to the holiday season for both November and December, the LPC will be meeting on the following dates: Tuesday, November 27th and Tuesday, December 18th.
Upcoming Events Corner _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Courage to Speak Foundations Presents: Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"TM Drug Prevention Program Covering: • Effective Communication Strategies with Children Around Drugs • Teaching Drug Refusal Skills • Understanding Emotional Pain and Teaching Children How to Cope • Knowing Signs of Drug Use • The Influence of Marijuana and Opioid Use • Parent Resources and Much More! Danbury High School Auditorium 43 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT November 7th, 2018 6:45 PM For more information contact: Domitila Pereira at 203-797-4800 or pereid@danbury.k12.ct.us The Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc. was founded by Ginger Katz in an effort to foster open communication about the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse among young people. Ginger has been inspired to speak out by the untimely death of her son Ian from a drug overdose. Since 1996, she has given over 1,000 presentations nationally to hundreds of thousands of parents and their children. A Double Dose of PreventionTM Part 1: Featuring the Courage to Speak® Presentation presented by Ginger Katz, CEO, Founder, and Author of Sunny's Story, A Drug Prevention Book This event is funded in whole from the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (DMHAS). www.couragetospeak.org DHMAS Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086 Part 2: Facilitated by Carlos Reinoso Jr MSMOL, BHCC trained in substance abuse and addiction presenting Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 “Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond” TM ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 KEY FACTS ABOUT OPIOIDS
- Knowledge
is power. The
more you know about opioids the better. Because you can do more for anyone
who is struggling with them.
- People in crisis need support. People addicted to opioids have a serious
medical condition that requires understanding.
- Opioid
misuse is a medical condition that requires medical solutions. Talk to your doctor
openly and honestly. He or she can help with different approaches to
managing pain, treatment options, and medical planning.
Go to www.drugfreect.org for treatment,
recovery and prevention resources. For addiction treatment 24/7 call the
Access Line: 1-800-563-4086 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Program Kicks Off in the Tri-bury Area!!!
“The Issues Live in Our Tissues”
Starting Sunday, February 18, 2018, 5:00PM-6:30PM (and every 1st &
3rd Sunday)
At The Ruby Tree Yoga Studio
670
Main Street South (Sherman Village)
Woodbury CT
WHAT is Y12SR? Yoga of 12 Step Recovery combines the physical and
spiritual practice of yoga with the practical tools laid out in twelve step
programs of recovery, providing another tool in the toolbox of sustainable
recovery and relapse prevention.
WHY combine yoga and recovery? The 12-Step Recovery model takes
a cognitive approach to recovery. The practice of yoga (which means union,
balance) is a somatic approach. Y12SR pairs both, taking a holistic approach
and says, “The issues live in our tissues” – that the body bears the burden of
addiction, the effects get “stuck” in us, and the practice of yoga can release
what is held in our bodies.
WHO can attend Y12SR Meetings? Y12SR is open to anyone and
everyone who is dealing with addiction, their own addictive behavior or who is
affected by the addictive behavior of others. All “A’s” are welcome. Beginners
are welcome! The practice that is offered is accessible to all bodies and
levels of yoga experience. The principles of safety and anonymity are upheld by
Y12SR.
WHAT are Y12SR Meetings like? Meetings are modeled after the
format of 12 step programs, the meeting starts out with a topic or reading with
discussion in a group sharing circle, followed by an intentional themed yoga
class. About half of the time will be devoted to a gentle, restorative yoga
practice.
HOW much does a Y12SR class cost? Y12SR is donation based, there
is a suggested donation of whatever amount a drop in yoga class in the area
would cost (between $15-20). No one is ever turned away. You are more important
than your money. Donations collected are split 3 ways; with a 1/3 going to the
facility where the class is held, 1/3 going to the instructor, and 1/3 going to
a non-profit organization that is working in the area of recovery and addiction
services. S.M.A.R.T., Inc. has been chosen to be the first recipient of the
proceeds from this Tri-bury Y12SR meeting.
WHEN and WHERE are Meetings Held? Y12SR Meetings are held
the first and third Sunday of the month, from 5PM to
6:30PM at the Ruby Tree Yoga Studio, 670
Main Street South (Sherman Village), Woodbury, CT.
WHO can I contact for more information?
Lisa Martland (lisa.martland@gmail.com) or Christine Granja (christinegranja@att.net). For
more information about what Y12SR is visit www.y12sr.com.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SMART Recovery meetings at UCC Southbury SMART Recovery, a 25 year old recovery program is coming to the
United Church of Christ at 283 Main Street North in Southbury. The free peer support meetings will be held
in the Parlor on Friday evenings at 7 PM, starting on December 15, 2017. The program uses a modern, science-based,
abstinence-oriented approach to the four areas people struggle with when
recovering from addictions: · Living a balanced life · Building and maintaining motivation · Coping with urges · Dealing with self-defeating thoughts, feelings and behaviors Meetings are confidential. You are not required to participate and can just watch, or jump right in
and join the conversation. A typical meeting consists of an introduction, check-in, working
time where we use SMART Recovery tools to solve problems, a check-out, and a
few minutes for socializing. You're welcome at the meeting regardless of which substance or
behavior you are addicted to. There's no need to call ahead, just turn up. For more information, call the meeting facilitators at 475-209-8100, email info@smartrecoveryct.org, or visit https://smartrecovery.org/ For additional information click here for flyer. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Southbury-Oxford C.A.R.E.S. Family Hope & Support Group BeginsC.A.R.E.S. provides free, weekly drop-in support groups for parents, families, and concerned individuals impacted by substance use disorder. Click Here to read the full article!
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Upcoming Opportunities: Teens, are you struggling with Depression and marijuana/alcohol use? Click below to learn of an opportunity to participate in an ATOM program T-TAAD study at UCONN Health, which may help!
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