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Dr. John Piacentini moderated a panel discussion focused on back-to-school anxiety and what the whole school community can do to support one another in managing stress and anxiety. The discussion was part of the Open Mind series for the UCLA Friends of Semel. Watch the full panel here or visit their website.

Dr. John Piacentini, Director of CARES, joined a Friends of Semel event with Dr. Eli Lebowitz from the Yale Child Study Center to discuss anxiety accommodation in childhood anxiety and OCD. They covered the importance of supportive parenting, and how parents play a pivotal role in helping children managing anxiety. Thank you to Friends of SemelContinue reading ““Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD” Discussion for Friends of Semel”

Dr. John Piacentini, Director of CARES, was interviewed by the DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence as part of a series of videos for educators adapting during the pandemic. Dr. Piacentini discussed student anxiety in the midst of the pandemic, and shared strategies teachers can use to help ease student stress, even over Zoom.Continue reading “Supporting Students Who Are Worried and Anxious with Dr. Piacentini”

We were excited to work with the UCLA Lab School to facilitate our first virtual Strong Together this month. Over 20 Lab School parents joined us for the 5-week workshop series to learn best practices for different parenting challenges. While we missed meeting with parents in-person, we still found group connection and growth over Zoom.Continue reading “First Virtual Strong Together”

Dr. John Piacentini, Director of CARES, joined a Friends of Semel panel discussion this week to talk about mental health and COVID-19. In his portion of the discussion concerning anxiety and the pandemic, Dr. Piacentini reminded parents to prioritize their own mental well-being in order to be there to support their children. Watch the fullContinue reading “Dr. Piancentini Joins Friends of Semel Panel Discussion”