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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Talking to your child about a Natural Disaster

On Friday, November 30th, Southcentral Alaska was rocked with a strong and devastating earthquake.  At this time, the Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley area professionals have responded quickly and promptly to the overall devastation. Parents, though, are often met with an immediate and important question, ‘How do I make sure my child is safe and okay…

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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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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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