Introducing Stony Brook CARE Virtual Summer Programs!

Summer can be a great time to build skills, confidence, and healthy habits ahead of the next school year. The CARE Initiative is offering a variety of virtual groups for parents and students focused on reducing anxiety, managing challenging behaviors, strengthening family relationships, and preparing for a successful return to school.

For parents of children ages 4–12 with behavioral concerns, ADHD, or oppositional behaviors. This evidence-based program builds positive parenting skills that promote emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy child development while reducing challenging behaviors at home and school.

For parents of children ages 11–16 struggling with screen time and technology use.

Parents will learn practical strategies for setting limits, creating routines, improving communication, and encouraging healthier technology habits.

For caregivers of youth ages 10–16 experiencing school-related anxiety or school avoidance.

Learn research-supported strategies to help children manage anxiety, improve attendance, and build confidence.

For information on parent groups: (631) 638-1111.

An eight-week group designed to help students manage school-related anxiety, social worries, and concerns about returning to the classroom.

A virtual three-session parent component which meets on Tuesdays at 6 pm is also included for both groups.

For students ages 10–12 transitioning to middle school. Participants will develop coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, executive functioning skills, and tools for building healthy peer relationships.

When: Tuesdays at 11 AM (eight weeks)

Leader: Laura Germaine, LCSW

For girls ages 12–14.

This skills-based group helps participants build self-confidence, emotional awareness, healthy coping skills, and positive peer relationships through guided activities and discussion.

When: Thursdays at 11 AM (six weeks)

Leader: Laura Germaine, LCSW

For information on student groups: CARE Line (631) 638-1111.