Know the Friends
By: Pamela Garfield, LCSW,
On-Campus Counseling Site Director
at Gunn High School
Last year I had a great opportunity to lead a discussion of parents in the Sophomore Parent Network. Many parents in the group were worried about substance abuse and were wondering how to ask their children about drugs. 'How do we communicate when they are growing so independent?' 'How do we remain in the know?'
Ahhh the joys of raising a teenager...
Therapists call this adolescent stage "Separation Individuation." This is the phenomenon of your kid growing more independent and needing to learn life lessons on his/her own, yet still needing you as a base when he/she gets in over her head.
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ACS awarded Charity Navigator 4 Star Rating for 2nd Consecutive Year 
Charity Navigator, America's largest and most utilized independent evaluator of charities awarded Adolescent Counseling Services a coveted 4-Star Rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Click on the Charity Navigator icon, or visit acs-teens.org/news-and-events to learn why ACS continues to be a fiscally sound charity.
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Like ACS on Facebook! ACS is trying get 1,000 "Likes" on Facebook by June 30, 2015 and we need your help! It's as simple as going to www.facebook.com/acsteens
and clicking the Like button. Your "Like" will ensure that ACS reaches a broader community of teens and parents in need of social and emotional support.
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Breakfast with ACS: Adolescent Substance Abuse Workshops
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | 8:30-9:30 am
All parents of pre-teens/teens are invited to join ACS for breakfast, substance abuse education, and an open discussion about substance use with trained substance abuse counselors. Workshops are free! To reserve your spot, please contact: (650) 424-0852 ext. 200 or [email protected]
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Adolescent Counseling Services has a new website. After a lot of hard work, ACS is proud to reveal our updated online presence. If you have a minute, visit
www.acs-teens.org and check it out. Share your feedback with Aarika Riddle, Advancement and Marketing Director by email [email protected].
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You're Invited! Book Signing Event for "Beyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-to-Face Communication for Teenagers" on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 6-7:30 pm at ACS Board of Director Member, Naomi Fine's home in Palo Alto. Join bestselling author, Debra Fine, for a presentation, discussion, and book signing, along with wine and light treats. Guests must RSVP at [email protected] or through the Facebook events page here.
Get Your Tickets! Out to Eat is Friday, October 10, 2014 from 6-10 pm at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. This annual event raises funds to support the Outlet Program and their work with LGBTQQ youth. We hope to see you there! Ticket prices increase after September 19th. To purchase tickets visit www.outtoeat.org
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