CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE OFFERS FREE WORKSHOPS AT THE CENTER FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Revere, Somerville, Winthrop, MA…Cambridge Health Alliance's Center for Child and Adolescent Development is offering "Second Monday of the Month", a new, practical series of workshops aimed at parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with mood disorders. The series is free and open to the public.

The series will feature workshops about several child and adolescent development issues such as learning issues and Autism PPD spectrum disorders. Experts from Cambridge Health Alliance and other guest speakers will discuss topics that directly impact families. Workshops will generally run on the second Monday of the month throughout the year.

The first series is called "What does it all mean?: Parenting a moody child (including depression, bipolar and other mood disorders)" and will feature four workshops.

Workshops will run from 4-5pm and are free for families.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Mimi Braude, LICSW, at the Center for Child and Adolescent Development at 781-306-8684.

Here is the upcoming schedule:
August 14, 2006
Giving the problem a name: Why is a diagnosis helpful?

September 12, 2006
*NOTE: this lecture will take place on a Tuesday*
How to help your child with social skills

October 10, 2006
*NOTE: this lecture will take place on a Tuesday*
How to work with schools

November 13, 2006
New treatments and medication strategies

Center For Child and Adolescent Development (CCAD) is a regional clinic that helps children, adolescents, and young adults achieve their fullest potential by providing assessment, treatment, and support to children and families dealing with learning, attention, and behavioral difficulties; conditions such as ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychosis; Neurological Disorders such as Tic and Seizure disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorders; and Developmental Disabilities. To find out more about CCAD, please call 781-306-8640 or visit www.challiance.org

CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE
Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative, award-winning health system that provides high quality care in Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Revere, and Boston’s Metro-North communities. It includes three hospitals, more than 20 primary care practices, the Cambridge Public Health Department, and the Network Health plan. With this unique model, the Alliance is able to offer the finest health services, a diverse working environment, and a premier training experience in community-based medicine.