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  • Mental Health Awareness Month: Co-Occurring Disorders

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The Mindful Parent & What Is Mindfulness and Why Is It Important?

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 1, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades K-2 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Mindful Parent
During this workshop, parents and caregivers will be provided with helpful tools that support children to confidently navigate their emotions and daily lives in school, sports, and family. 

What Is Mindfulness and Why Is It Important?
This session teaches children ways to reduce stress and feel calm through a story and activities, such as breathing techniques. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Happy Habits Club: Meet The Happy Habits Club

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 5, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Happy Habits Club
This program focuses on social and emotional learning by teaching students about random acts of kindness and emotional intelligence. Students learn how to develop habits that will promote positive self-esteem and creative problem solving. The sessions integrate mental wellness principles through storytelling and interactive activities. 

Meet The Happy Habits Club
Flip, Flop, and Flo are bunny rabbit sisters who created a club to teach others the importance of happiness and how to turn a frown upside down. They teach their friends the Happy Habits Dance to put them in a happy mood anytime. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

The Mindful Parent & What Is Mindfulness and Why Is It Important?

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 8, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades 3-5 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Mindful Parent
During this workshop, parents and caregivers will be provided with helpful tools that support children to confidently navigate their emotions and daily lives in school, sports, and family. 

What Is Mindfulness and Why Is It Important?
This session teaches children ways to reduce stress and feel calm through a story and activities, such as breathing techniques. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Happy Habits Club: Find Mrs. Mouse's Berries

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 12, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Happy Habits Club
This program focuses on social and emotional learning by teaching students about random acts of kindness and emotional intelligence. Students learn how to develop habits that will promote positive self-esteem and creative problem solving. The sessions integrate mental wellness principles through storytelling and interactive activities. 

Find Mrs. Mouse’s Berries
Mrs. Mouse lost the berries she had been collecting. Flip, Flop, and Flo teach their friends how to be kind to others. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

The Connection Between Thoughts, Behaviors, and Emotions

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 15, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades K-2 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Connection Between Thoughts, Behaviors, and Emotions (Caregiver Session)
This program allows caregivers to explore effective communication strategies, including breathing techniques, identifying emotions, and a 3-step system for resolving conflict. The skills taught will help caregivers and children to calmly and clearly communicate.

The Connection Between Thoughts, Behaviors, and Emotions (Student Session)
This session teaches children how thoughts and emotions influence behaviors. Through a story and interactive activities,  children will learn ways to think and act positively.  

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Happy Habits Club: Mr. Grumplekins Discovers His Laugh

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 19, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Happy Habits Club
This program focuses on social and emotional learning by teaching students about random acts of kindness and emotional intelligence. Students learn how to develop habits that will promote positive self-esteem and creative problem solving. The sessions integrate mental wellness principles through storytelling and interactive activities. 

Mr. Grumplekins Discovers His Laugh
Mr. Grumplekins is grumpy. Flip, Flop, and Flo teach him to see all the happy things around him and how to share his happiness with others. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

The Connection Between Thoughts, Behaviors, and Emotions

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 22, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades 3-5 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Connection Between Thoughts, Behaviors, and Emotions (Caregiver Session)
This program allows caregivers to explore effective communication strategies, including breathing techniques, identifying emotions, and a 3-step system for resolving conflict. The skills taught will help caregivers and children to calmly and clearly communicate.

The Connection Between Thoughts, Behaviors, and Emotions (Student Session)
This session teaches children how thoughts and emotions influence behaviors. Through a story and interactive activities,  children will learn ways to think and act positively.  

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Happy Habits Club: Tank the Turtle Lost the Race

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 26, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Happy Habits Club
This program focuses on social and emotional learning by teaching students about random acts of kindness and emotional intelligence. Students learn how to develop habits that will promote positive self-esteem and creative problem solving. The sessions integrate mental wellness principles through storytelling and interactive activities. 

Tank the Turtle Lost the Race
Tank the Turtle wanted to win the race, but he couldn’t keep up with the others. His friends cheered him on and taught him that doing his best and not quitting was more important than winning. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting & Helping Children Express Their Feelings

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

July 29, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades K-2 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting
With a focus on positive reinforcement, communication techniques, and individualized support, this program empowers parents and caregivers to cultivate a nurturing environment that promotes a child’s overall development and well-being. 

Helping Children Express Their Feelings
This session introduces children to what a conflict is and gives them tools to respond to and resolve conflict. Children will learn about “I-Statements” as a way of expressing feelings. Through a story and activities, children will experience how to use simple statements to explain their feelings in positive ways. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Happy Habits Club: The Magic of Compliments

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

August 2, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Happy Habits Club
This program focuses on social and emotional learning by teaching students about random acts of kindness and emotional intelligence. Students learn how to develop habits that will promote positive self-esteem and creative problem solving. The sessions integrate mental wellness principles through storytelling and interactive activities. 

The Magic of Compliments
Franklin the Bear doesn’t understand what compliments are. Flip, Flop, and Flo explain how easy it is to brighten someone’s day by saying something nice. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting & Helping Children Express Their Feelings

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

August 5, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades 3-5 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting
With a focus on positive reinforcement, communication techniques, and individualized support, this program empowers parents and caregivers to cultivate a nurturing environment that promotes a child’s overall development and well-being. 

Helping Children Express Their Feelings
This session introduces children to what a conflict is and gives them tools to respond to and resolve conflict. Children will learn about “I-Statements” as a way of expressing feelings. Through a story and activities, children will experience how to use simple statements to explain their feelings in positive ways. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Empowering Education Program: A Forgotten Birthday

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

August 9, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Empowering Education Program
This program offers a comprehensive social and emotional learning curriculum that is evidence-based and trauma-informed. 

A Forgotten Birthday
Meet bunny twins, Munchy and Jumpy, and see them learn how to do double-days, their chance to improve upon a day gone wrong. They have adventures and learn social emotional skills and mindfulness along the way. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

The Power of Gratitude & Gratitude Makes Everything Better

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

August 12, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades K-2 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Power of Gratitude
Studies have shown that when we practice gratitude, happiness increases, stress and depression decrease, and we are able to build stronger relationships with those around us. This program provides caregivers time and space to think about and practice gratitude.

Gratitude Makes Everything Better
This lesson provides children time and space to think about and practice gratitude. After listening to a story, the children will learn to focus on all they’re grateful for in a mindfulness gratitude activity. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Empowering Education Program: Allergic to You

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

August 16, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Empowering Education Program
This program offers a comprehensive social and emotional learning curriculum that is evidence-based and trauma-informed. 

Allergic to You
Munchy and Jumpy become allergic to the word “you” and find that conflict resolution is easier when they talk only about their own feelings. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

The Power of Gratitude & Gratitude Makes Everything Better

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

August 19, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered. 

This event is open to Ocean County students in grades 3-5 and their caregivers. Programming for caregivers and students will be offered simultaneously. Don’t miss it!

The Power of Gratitude
Studies have shown that when we practice gratitude, happiness increases, stress and depression decrease, and we are able to build stronger relationships with those around us. This program provides caregivers time and space to think about and practice gratitude.

Gratitude Makes Everything Better
This lesson provides children time and space to think about and practice gratitude. After listening to a story, the children will learn to focus on all they’re grateful for in a mindfulness gratitude activity. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.

Empowering Education Program: Curing the Grumps

Summer Wellness Series with the Ocean County Library

August 23, 2024

10:30 – 11:00 am at the Jackson Library

Ocean County: Jackson Branch
2 Jackson Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527

Join us for our free summer wellness series with the Ocean County Library. NJ4S COMPASS Prevention Consultants will be providing informative and engaging workshops for students and caregivers throughout the summer. Participants can attend any/all of the workshops offered.

This event is open to Ocean County students, ages 3-5. Don’t miss it!

Empowering Education Program
This program offers a comprehensive social and emotional learning curriculum that is evidence-based and trauma-informed. 

Curing the Grumps
This Munchy and Jumpy story teaches students the idea of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors being connected. 

To register, please call the Jackson Library at 732-928-4400.