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Events
Past Events
Stephen Hill Not My Kid: Parent Program
We are pleased to announce that on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, the Primary Prevention Project is hosting a special program for parents and community members at Lake of Isles, 1 Clubhouse Dr, North Stonington, CT.
Our keynote speaker is Stephen Hill, a renowned national speaker on mental health promotion and substance use prevention with a truly inspiring comeback story that everyone must hear.
Stephen is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, bestselling author, recovery coach, and an attorney. He has presented in front of thousands of people for over 750 schools and coalitions across the country, sharing his cautionary tale of addiction to recovery and beyond.
Through knowledge gained from his own personal and professional experience, Stephen shows parents how to build resilient kids to make healthy choices and overcome adversity. Parents and community members will be equipped with essential insights gained through his lived experience and learn strategies needed to foster resilience, support mental well-being, and prevent substance use in young people.
This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond
The Primary Prevention Project joins together with the Courage to Speak Foundation to present a program for parents, "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond", a Double Dose of Prevention.
The Courage to Speak Foundation is a nonprofit founded after Ginger’s son, Ian, passed from a drug overdose. Since 1996, her foundation had helped empower the lives of many youths to be drug free as well as encourage parents to communicate effectively with their children about the dangers of substances.
"Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond", a Double Dose of Prevention.
Part 1: Featuring the Courage to Speak® Presentation presented by Ginger Katz, CEO, Founder of The Courage to Speak Foundation and Author of Sunny's Story, A Drug Prevention Book.
Part 2: Facilitated by Carlos Reinoso Jr MSMOL, BHCC trained in substance use disorder and addiction presenting Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Drug Crisis and Beyond".
Covering Topics Such As:
- Understanding Signs of Drug Use
- Effective Communication Strategies with Youth on Drugs
- Prevention and Intervention Strategies
- Teaching Youth Drug Refusal Skills
- Helping Youth Cope Effectively with Stress and Emotions
- Marijuana’s influence on Opioid Abuse and much more
