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The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Go to https://takebackday.dea.gov/ to locate collection sites near you.
Our Lives Our Voices Series: Power of Youth Advocacy Virtual Workshop REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/power-of-youth-advocacy-tickets-123738241411
This workshop is part of the free Our Lives Our Lungs Youth Empowerment Series for Burlington middle and high school aged youth interested in opportunities to learn skills to advocate for positive changes about issues they care about.
Communication expert Colin Ryan is on a mission to connect important messages to the audiences who need to hear them. Drawing on 10+ years experience as a professional speaker and comedian, Colin now trains students, educators and professionals in the skills of authenticity (telling stories, adding humor, strategic vulnerability, empathetic listening) that transform untrained experts into unforgettable ambassadors.
Colin will share how to connect, communicate, and foster change. Skills covered:
Sharing your “Why” Story (because why you personally care about what you’re saying is often your best argument);
How to be Respectfully Funny (and why humor is an important tool that strengthens your impact, undercuts over-earnestness, and makes your message memorable.)
Everyone who registers will be emailed a link to attend the event by Zoom.
To learn more about the Our Lives Our Lung Series and sign up to receive information about the amazing free workshops, self-care activities and social events offered for teens in Burlington go to this link: burlingtonpartnership.org/2020/08/olov/
Hidden in Plain Sight – an interactive workshop designed to give parents the tools they need to start conversations about substance use.
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-virtual-presentation-tickets-122771933157
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Join Zoom Meeting: https://uvmcom.zoom.us/j/123552961. Password: pedsgr
To access by phone: +16468769923, meeting ID 123552961#
Panelists:
- Marisa Bolognese, MA – Interim Coordinator, Prevention Works!VT
- Mariah Sanderson – Coalition Director, Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community
- Lindsay Kenney, M.P.H. – Evaluation Analyst, Public Consulting Group
- Samantha J. Kelly, M.S. – Project Manager, Public Consulting Group
- Jill Rinehart, M.D. – Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UVM Larner College of Medicine, Pediatric Residency Director, Pediatric Primary Care Physician, UVM Children’s Hospital
Our Voices Xposed (OVX) youth leaders and a Vermont key decision maker will join community members for a powerful discussion on the effects of tobacco and vaping in young Vermonters’ lives.
Virtual Town Hall featuring a Vermont state legislator and Our Voices Xposed (OVX) youth leaders will begin at 12:30 PM and conclude at 1:15 PM.
Youth are invited to stay on the call for a workshop to write a letter to their legislator from 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ovx-virtual-town-hall-tickets-136295037125
The more often youth are exposed to flavored tobacco products and advertising, the more likely they are to start using tobacco.
To learn more about the harms of tobacco and vaping to young Vermonters, check out:
COVID-19 and Tobacco Use
CounterBalanceVT.com
CounterBalance Fact Sheet
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cannabis-what-parents-need-to-know-tickets-140885254589
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug among youth today and is more potent than ever. The chances of our kids encountering cannabis in their tweens and teens have only increased with the passing of Act 164, the new law that allows retailers to sell cannabis starting in October 2022.
Teens and young adults are especially susceptible to the negative effects of any drug use, including cannabis. Evidence has shown that cannabis use can lead to cognitive and psychiatric problems, impede academic success, and diminish well-being.
This ParentIN sponsored presentation with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. David Rettew, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, will inform parents about the research, trends, and myths related to cannabis use so they can feel prepared and comfortable to talk about this issue with their kids. Dr. Rettew will also introduce his new book, Parenting Made Complicated, which was released this month.
Email Mariah to get the Zoom Meeting information.
Mariah@burlingtonpartnership.org