Tecumseh Public Schools would like to share an exciting new service for the parents of TPS at no cost to you. The district heard your message that accessing mental health resources is difficult to find. We have partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide mental health awareness resources to families. These resources include a free website, ParentGuidance.org, with over 50 e-courses led by licensed therapists and one-hour webinars that will be held throughout the school year.

ParentGuidance.org is a free program designed to help parents help their children. This is a great starting point as you look for answers regarding your child’s mental health, development, or even your needs. Many parents use this resource to get answers to questions about various topics from licensed therapists. You can also see the Ask-a-Therapist section, where you can submit questions and review therapist responses in our library of FAQ’s with issues such as anxiety, suicide ideation, bullying, self-harm, and more.

Our district will offer ten one-hour webinars called the Mental Health Series. These are designed to support parents on topics such as anxiety, the effects of screen time on your child’s mental health, and suicide prevention.

You can pre-register for these events and receive an email reminder before the event begins.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Meghan Way at mway@tps.k12.mi.us.

Ask A Therapist LIVE

• Wednesday, October 23

• 8 pm

• Registration - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5kmuqr4PREqbAcbGQrkDzw#/registration

• Synopsis: This might be the most important event of the year for all parents! Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining us for an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading family therapists and take advantage of a free resource to help parents with important topics such as identifying anxiety, depression, grief, suicide ideation and parenting with purpose.

"Supporting Your Child After Trauma"

• Thursday, October 24

• 7 pm and 9 pm (click times for registration)

• Registration - https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex/

• Synopsis: This course provides parents with knowledge and practical strategies to support their child's recovery and resilience after trauma. Learn about the effects of trauma, identifying triggers, creating a safe environment, promoting communication, and accessing professional support. Expert facilitators guide interactive sessions with case studies and additional resources. Empower parents to help their child heal and thrive.

Mental Health Series Catalog

The Mental Health Series Platform provides comprehensive coverage of 32 essential mental health topics. It features a wide range of resources, including on-demand videos, prerecorded sessions, live facilitated webinars, and topical articles.

To view the complete Mental Health Series Catalog, visit https://parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/

Mental Health Series Schedule 2023-2024

Spring Sessions - 2023

Social Media: Protecting Your Child's Mental Health
Tuesday, April 27, 2023
Session Recording -  https://cookcenter.info/April27TecumsehReplay
Required Passcode - keN5cB%X

ABC's of Substance Use and Vaping
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Session Recording - https://cookcenter.info/TecumsehMay23-SubstanceAbuse