Kickemuit Middle School Library: Student Assistance Counselor

"Dialectical Behavior Therapy was created in the early 1990s by Dr. Marsha Linehan. Dr. Linehan originally created DBT as a treatment for adults who had difficulties with intense emotions and safety issues (like suicidal thoughts, attempts and self-injury) (Linehan, 1993a). She studied clients who went through DBT and found that it helped them to stay safe, act less impulsively and improve their emotions and relationships.
Over the years, DBT has been proven helpful in a wide variety of settings and for a wide variety of people, including adolescents (Dimeff & Koerner, 2007; Marra, 2005; Miller, Rathus & Linehan, 2007). A DBT program typically involves a skills group and individual therapy. In a skills group, you learn what the skills are and get practice in using them. In individual therapy, you learn how to apply skills to your unique situation and to be aware of broader thought and behavioral patterns that contribute to mental health symptoms."

"Anxiety support group from East Bay Recovery Center held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm."

"Quick pamphlet with information on e-cigarettes."

"Quick pamphlet with information on opioids."

"Guidebook from DCYF and BHDDH to assist you as you transition into adulthood and may be experiencing behavioral health issues."

Summary of resources and support in Rhode Island for caregivers, families, and students for positive changes.

"While your teenager is going through a difficult time, you are likely going through a difficult time as well. The good news is that DBT can help you, too. DBT offers you, as parents, skills to cope and act effectively with this difficult time. The parent section of this book addresses underlying themes and concepts common to the parents of teenagers with mental health concerns. The goal is to help parents enhance their understanding of the dynamics that may be playing out in their household. Parents will learn to apply these concepts to their own teen-parent relationship. Parents will begin by learning about adolescent-specific Dialectical Dilemmas, as first identified by Miller, Rathus and Linehan (2007) in their book, Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal
Adolescents."

"Talk. They Hear You" is an excellent resource to share with parents and caregivers. It offers video examples of how to have conversations with teens about topics related to substance."

"Fact sheet families should know about marijuana becoming legalized in Rhode Island."

"Quick tips for families on how to talk about vaping with your teens."

"Document explaining alcoholism and recovery and support options for families."

Document explaining substance use disorder, treatment, and recovery for families.

"Document providing information on suicide prevention."

"Tips and information for caregivers about self-regulation and how to support their teenager."

"A document on caregiving support and positive caregiving practices while enhancing your child's resiliency."

"Document with information and resources for families to help support their LGBTQ children."

"Information and resources for helping your child with suicidal ideation, self harm, and suicidal attempts. "

"Quick guide with information and suggestions for caregivers on vaping. "

"Quick guide with information and suggestions for caregivers on marijuana."

"Document containing information, support, and resources on caregiving practices that encourage substance abuse prevention."

"The National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) website is for students and families. Their mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families. We envision a world in which no child who struggles because of family addiction will be left unsupported."

NACOA's website "Just 4 teens"

"The US tops all countries in the number of alcoholics (there are estimated to be close to 13 million alcoholics in America). What's life like when one of your parents is an alcoholic?"
— Nick News with Linda Ellerbee

IN-PERSON AND HYBRID MEETINGS

"Alateen- there’s an App for that!
YES! Kids can get to their self-help support groups virtually!
Teens ages 13 to 18 can download the AFG Mobile App to attend Alateen meetings.
Younger members (ages 1012) may participate in Alateen meetings in the Mobile App if
using a parent/guardian account or with permission to download the Mobile App to your
personal device."