Upcoming Groups & Events
Group therapy, summer programs, community events, and more!
The Evaluation Process & What to Expect
Have you ever wondered what the assessment process looks like and what information you will gain from it? This is your opportunity to learn what a Psycho-Educational Evaluation would look like for both you and your child. You will learn about the different types of tests that are administered, the flow of the process, and the associated costs.
MC 5K Color Run & Walk
To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, Morrissey Compton, in partnership with Menlo College, is hosting a 5K Color Run & Walk to help students thrive. So grab your family and friends for a day filled with color and fun to support education & mental health as we take strides toward a healthier, happier community.
The Evaluation Process & What to Expect
LUNCH & LEARN: Have you ever wondered what the assessment process looks like and what information you will gain from it? This is your opportunity to learn what a Psycho-Educational Evaluation would look like for both you and your child. You will learn about the different types of tests that are administered, the flow of the process, and the associated costs.
Multisensory Learning for Reading and Math
LUNCH & LEARN: How does multisensory instruction make learning more engaging and effective? Multisensory instruction uses simultaneous sight, sound, and movement to boost learning in reading, spelling, and math. This hands-on lesson will show you how foundational skills are turned into learnable units. Advanced words will change color, break into component parts, and reassemble into meaningful words that can be read and spelled. You will also hear a clear explanation of how learning occurs beginning in infancy and throughout life.
Stay Sharp This Summer
LUNCH & LEARN: Our Director of Educational Services will share a host of resources to help your child fight off learning loss this summer. This will include games, classes, programs, and experiential learning opportunities to maintain academic and executive functioning skills over the long summer months.
MC 5k Color Run & Walk
To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, Morrissey Compton, in partnership with Menlo College, is hosting a 5K Color Run & Walk to help students thrive. So grab your family and friends for a day filled with color and fun to support education & mental health as we take strides toward a healthier, happier community.
Stanford Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine
Join us for the Fifth Annual Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine on Saturday, April 27, 2024 via livestream and Zoom breakout groups! This virtual conference aims to support students and healthcare providers with disabilities, training healthcare providers to better care for patients with disabilities, and provide research into the intersection of providers and patients with disabilities.
This conference will be a deep learning opportunity for medical students, residents and fellows, medical doctors, nursing students and nurses, PA students and PA’s, hospital administration, and additional interested healthcare providers and allies.
Behavior is Communication
LUNCH & LEARN: In this presentation, we will discuss how to understand the function of and how to hold space for developmentally appropriate challenging behaviors. Topics covered include strategies for supporting children through big emotions, the importance of co-regulation, and strategies for understanding what children may communicate when engaging in challenging behaviors.
Building Resilient Teens
LUNCH & LEARN: Are you concerned about your teens' self-confidence, ability to persevere, or ability to bounce back from challenges? This presentation will focus on building resiliency in teens by reviewing strategies and techniques to enhance their ability to deal with life’s challenges and learn from their experiences.
Social Cognition_Building Social Skills
LUNCH & LEARN: In this presentation, we will learn how the "Theory of Mind," which is an important social-cognitive skill that involves the ability to think about others' mental state, as well as our own, affects social cognition and the ability to build and maintain positive friendships. Topics include: what do we mean by social cognitions? How does social cognition influence your child's social behavior? What social skills and behaviors are important to teach?
Healthy Communication Skills
LUNCH & LEARN: In this presentation, we will discuss how to communicate in an effective and healthy manner within our relationships. Topics covered include increasing empathy, active listening, and different communication styles.
Building Healthy Parent-Child Relationships
LUNCH & LEARN: In this presentation, we will discuss how to have a healthy, successful, and emotionally responsive relationship with your child at any age. Topics covered include the 4 pillars of a healthy parent-child relationship: meeting your child's emotional needs, repairing ruptures, and purposeful changes you can make to enhance your bond with your child.
Information Session_PEERS® for Adolescents
Come Learn about PEERS®: We invite you to join us for a Zoom Meeting to learn about our new program PEERS® for Adolescents. In this 14-week evidenced based program, teens learn about and practice making and keeping friends. Meanwhile, parents attend separate sessions and learn to become effective social skills coaches, supporting lifelong change.
Friendship Matters
LUNCH & LEARN: In this presentation, we will discuss how to support children in establishing and maintaining healthy friendships. Topics covered include the importance of friendships, how to assess your child's friendships, and how to best support a child's social skills development.
Tips for Parenting Anxious Children
LUNCH & LEARN: This presentation will provide practical tools for parents to help their child manage their anxiety. We will discuss how to help your children understand their anxious responses and how to use cognitive-behavioral therapy skills to calm "fight or flight" and challenge worrying thoughts.
Wildly Grateful
Because we are GRATEFUL for you!!!
In Appreciation of our Clients, Families, Vendors, and Board Members. We are hosting a night at the zoo! For more details and/or to RSVP please email Jill.Notch@MCinc.org