On Dec. 15 the Glenbard Parent Series hosted Dr. Jonathan Singer the author of "Suicide in Schools" in a program titled, Community Conversation on Suicide, Student Voice, Resources and Hope.
GPS was fortunate to engage Dr. Johnathan Singer for a return visit as an added event to our 2020-21 line up. The special event included a conversation with Glenbard high school students and the leaders of local community resources.
As in his well respected book Suicide in Schools Singer provided
students, caregivers and school-based professionals with the myths, truths and guidance on developing effective suicide prevention strategies. His suggestion that parents/caregivers model self-care and good mental health treatments (themselves) and make sure our children understand we are there for them-no matter what can make all the difference in the world!
Lanny F. Wilson, M.D., Chairman of the DuPage Railroad Safety Council, attended the presentation and shared the following takeaway: "What a pleasure to learn about local community resources and to hear Dr. Jonathan Singer's informative presentation! Questions asked by the Glenbard students were compelling while Dr. Singer's answers were compassionate and wonderfully helpful. His 'Tips' for parents, schools, and youth need to be creatively repeated again and again. Sleep deprivation wreaks havoc on the teen brain. ‘Want the best for your child’ he said, ‘not for your child to be the best’. This community conversation on suicide prevention must continue, and our organization is pleased that the Glenbard Parent Series has given us an opportunity at 7 pm on January 21 to discuss Railroad Safety with a panel of experts in the field."
Videos with Dr. Jonathan Singer
Click here for a TAKE 5: Five Minute Video for Parents and Caregivers
Click here for a TAKE 5: Five Minute Video for Teens
Click here for a recording of the program on Dec. 15 A Community Conversation About Suicide