Saving Jake: When Addiction Hits Home with award-winning author D’Anne Burwell, M.A.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Sequoia Union High School District Office, Birch Room

480 James Avenue, Redwood City

An epidemic of prescription drug addiction is sweeping the nation, impacting youth in every neighborhood.

In her award-winning memoir, D’Anne Burwell shares her powerful personal story -- a family grappling with a teenage son's drug addiction -- that transcends addiction and speaks to us all. Join us for a compassionate discussion on what every parent needs to know about the prescription drug and opioid epidemic in our communities.

D’ANNE BURWELL holds a Master's degree in education. She advocates for families of addicts through radio commentaries, parent mentoring, speaking engagements, and her resource-and-information website, www.ASKforFamilyRecovery.com.

For more information, contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Director, The Parent Education Series, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590. Workshop open to parents, faculty/staff, addiction/mental health professionals, and community members. Free admission.

Photo by Irene Searles for InMenlo.com (c) 2015; used with permission

The Parent Education Mini-Series is sponsored by the Sequoia Healthcare District and the Sequoia Union High School District.

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Upcoming events in the Parent Education Mini-Series:

2) "Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training" with Dr. Alejandro Martinez from Stanford University.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Register: http://qprtraining2016suhsd.eventbrite.com

Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) trains you on how to recognize and respond to an individual in psychological distress and how to get this person the help they need. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of someone in distress and possibly prevent a suicide.

3) “Mastering Difficult Conversations with Your Teen” with Eran Magen, PhD, Stanford University

Tuesday, May 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Sequoia Union High School District Office, Birch Room

480 James Avenue, Redwood City

Register: http://difficultconversations2016suhsd.eventbrite.com

Trying to offer support when your adolescent seems upset or stressed can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to offer emotional support when your teen is experiencing strong emotions such as stress, frustration, anxiety, or anger.

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