Rotary Club of Queen Creek focuses of ‘Raising Resilient Kids’
Posted 8/29/22
The Rotary Club of Queen Creek is bringing together mental health professionals, the Queen Creek Police Department, social media experts and teen empowerment organizations to present “Raising …
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The Rotary Club of Queen Creek is bringing together mental health professionals, the Queen Creek Police Department, social media experts and teen empowerment organizations to present “Raising Resilient Kids.”
According to a press release, the event will focus on providing resources for parents to help their teens build self-confidence and resiliency. The free event takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday Sept. 8 at the Queen Creek Community Chambers/Law Enforcement Building, 20727 E. Civic Parkway.
“Raising Resilient Kids” is the newly formed Rotary Club of Queen Creek’s inaugural community event.
Scheduled to speak at the event are Natalia Chimbo-Andrade, director of community education and outreach at Community Bridges; Katey McPherson, social media expert and community advocate; and Officer Rachel de la Torre of the Queen Creek Police Department.
They will provide parents with tools to help their children overcome the growing mental health issues that many teens struggle with today.
"It is imperative that trusted adults and caregivers recognize that childhood has drastically changed with the advent of the smartphone and other devices we hand our children. The massive stressors they face are drastically different than we experience,” McPherson stated in the press release. “The race for academic performance, athletic prowess, bullying on social media/gaming platforms and the increase in youth mental health issues such as anxiety and depression must be met with a call to action that includes front loading them with prevention and resiliency training to confront these challenging times."
Also participating will be more than 15 organizations offering information and resources to concerned parents including: La Fronterra Empact, J.O. Combs School District, Community Bridges, Queen Creek Police Department, Life Skills for Confidence, COPA Health, Spirit Mountain Healing Services, Mental Health Therapeutic, SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group, SE Valley Community Alliance, I Am Teen Strong and more.
“Many of our members who are parents, counselors, police officers and teachers have expressed a need for an event like ‘Raising Resilient Kids’ to build awareness to the many challenges our youth face and subsequent resources that are available to parents, stated Jason Jantzen, chair of the Rotary Club of Queen Creek, in the release. “We’re pleased to be able to put together such a great event that I feel will really benefit our local community,”
