The Health Connection: May 2019

What is Mental Health? Mental health is our emotional, psychological and social well-being.  How we deal with stress, interact with others and our ability to make healthy choices is affected by our mental health.  What is physical health?  Physical health is the state of being free from illness or injury.  Much of what we do…

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Boys Self-Regulation Group: October – December 2018

Attention and Self-Regulation Group, Ptarmigan Connections, Wasilla, Alaska

Join our next Teen Boys Group! This helpful group will teach middle school boys skills to help boost attention and executive functioning. Teens will learn new skills, engage in team-building fun, and bring home ideas for carryover. A pre-screening interview is necessary to join the group. Most private insurances and Denali Kid Care (Medicaid) will…

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Girls Expressive Arts Group: October – December 2018

Join our next Girls Group! A fun therapy group will teach middle school girls skills to help boost resilience and self-regulation. The group will meet and incorporate art, games, and learning once a week from October through December 2018. A pre-screening interview is necessary to join the group. Most private insurances and Denali Kid Care…

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Talking About Sexual Assault with Your Child

It is very common to have a hard time discussing sexual assault, as typically it may lead to questions and conversations about sex.  While there is not ever a ‘right’ time to talk about it, the best time to discuss it is as early as possible. Here are 10 key points to address when talking…

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Girls Expressive Arts Group

Jan-Mar, Thursdays from 4pm-5:30pm This 9-week therapy group will teach middle school girls skills to help boost resilience and self-regulation. A pre-screening interview is necessary to join the group. Most private insurances will cover the cost (payment plans available). Call to schedule! Download Girls Group Flyer   Learn to: Express Feelings, Improve Mood, Resolve Conflict, Resist…

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