Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that “childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. As such, early experiences are an important public health issue.” We at Ptarmigan agree with this statement, and are committed to ending childhood maltreatment in…

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TRBI Training in Wasilla, Alaska – June 2018

A Trauma-Informed Training for Professionals and Parents Ptarmigan Connections is proud to co-host this upcoming June 21, 2018 training in our Aurora Conference room. What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TRBI)? TBRI® is an attachment-based, evidence-based, and trauma-informed intervention that is designed for children from “hard places” such as abuse, neglect, and/or trauma. A TBRI trainer and a…

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Boys Self Regulation Group

Boys Self Regulation Group

Jan-Mar, Tuesdays from 4pm-5:30pm This 9-week group will teach middle school boys skills to help boost attention and executive functioning. A pre-screening interview is necessary to join the group. Most private insurances will cover the cost (payment plans available). Call to schedule! LEARN TO: CONTROL EMOTIONS | RESOLVE CONFLICT | PAY ATTENTION | WORK INDEPENDENTLY | RESIST PEER PRESSURE | GET ORGANIZED…

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Open House Success!

Heartfelt Thanks A huge thanks to the Mat-Su community members who came to our Open House on Thursday, September 21st.  We were overwhelmed with support and kind words about all our clinic is excited to be offering families. Check out our website for referral forms if you find a family in need of services. We had a…

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Ptarmigan Connections Open House

    We are happy to announce our Open House on Thursday, September 21 from 4-6 pm       for the community, families and children to visit our new clinic, located right next door to Ptarmigan Pediatrics.  Check out our Facebook Event Page HERE for more details and to RSVP! Our team of providers…

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R.O.C.K. Mat-Su Dance Party

Ptarmigan Pediatrics and Ptarmigan Connections is proud to help this first-ever, family friendly dance party in the Mat-Su! R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Children with Kindness) Mat-Su’s first ever FREE community dance party for kids and families is Saturday, August 26 from 12-2pm outside the Palmer Ale House backyard stage! It is a free event to be…

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3rd Annual Ptarmigan Pediatrics SUMMER HEALTH FAIR!

Summer Health Fair, Wasilla Alaska

Join us on Friday, July 14th from 2-6 at our clinic (3543 E. Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla) for our annual Summer Health Fair! Highlights will include: Over 30 Health Vendors Hotdogs, Chips, Water Demonstrations by Excel Gymnastics Dunk Tank Popcorn, Cotton Candy Bounce House Music by NewCity Entertainment Blood Drive Blood Bank of Alaska We’ll…

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