Project Resilience

19/01/2026

Tomorrow (Tuesday) night!

Treatment and management of serious mental illness has come a long way in recent years, offering a lot of hope for families and loved one. There are often many symptoms to be treated and having a knowledgeable, compassionate team of health professionals is key. Join us to learn more!

14/01/2026

Next week! The onset of serious mental illness often begins in adolescence and young adulthood. If you are worried about your child's behavior, mood swings or emotional well-being, this presentation is for you. Various local experts will talk about signs and symptoms of mental illness, exacerbating factors and how to seek help and support. There will be ample time for discussion and questions/answers.

Please register. We want to have enough chairs ;)

03/01/2026

Save the date! If you have a teen or young adult struggling with serious mental health issues or if you are wondering about the onset of mental illness, this program is for you. In collaboration with Silver Hill Hospital and authors, Lisa Mann and Katherine Cutts Dougherty, along with esteemed panelists, we will have a conversation about managing neuropsychiatric illness and treatment with loved ones. Lots of time for questions and answers with these local experts!

Please register!

16/12/2025

If you are struggling to process the events of this past weekend and wanting to talk to you children in a useful way, this post has many links for children and teens. We all need to work to create a safer and more loving world.

With such depraved displays of malignant narcissism coming from the nation's highest office on a regular basis, it's more important than ever for parents and educators to embrace the work of raising a generation that rejects cruelty as a form of strength.

That means naming cruelty when we see it -- not excusing it, not laughing it off, not pretending it's just politics. It means having honest conversations with our children: explaining why this is wrong, why we don't mock people in pain, why real confidence doesn't require tearing others down, why someone who uses a family's worst moment to congratulate himself is not strong -- he's an empty shell of a vindictive little man.

It means showing them, every day, that kindness and empathy are not weaknesses to outgrow but strengths to cultivate.

We become what we tolerate in our leaders. The question is what we're willing to teach the next generation to tolerate.

For those choosing to teach compassion over cruelty, our blog post "25 Children's Books That Teach Kids to Be Kind" offers a place to start: https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=19359

For a simple yet powerful picture book that reassures kids that the world is filled with helpful and friendly people -- and serves as a counterpoint to the darkness of these times -- we recommend "Most People" for ages 4 and up at https://bookshop.org/a/8011/9780884485544 (Bookshop) and https://amzn.to/3wKwNzL (Amazon)

For books for children and teens about the importance of standing up for truth, decency, and justice, even in dark times, visit our blog post, "Dissent Is Patriotic: 50 Books About Women Who Fought for Change," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14364

For powerful books for tweens and teens about girls living in real-life oppressive societies throughout history where leaders often used hate and division to rule, visit our blog post "The Fragility of Freedom: Mighty Girl Books About Life Under Authoritarianism" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=32426

Thank you to Maria Shriver for sharing this powerful reflection.

10/12/2025

Tonight---please join us.

07/12/2025

This Wednesday (December 10). Please join us if you or someone you know is, in any way, mourning the loss of a loved one. You are not alone.

Please register---we want to have enough chairs :)

01/12/2025

When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, every day is hard but the holidays bring a special ache. It can be very painful to watch those around you happily create new memories when the heart of the holidays for you has been torn away.

Martha Morris, LCSW, will talk about “Living with Loss” and how to navigate this time. Join us. Please register.

17/11/2025

Grief can feel especially tender during the holidays. Making room for sadness---either yours or a loved one's--- while also making room for joy can be difficult. Martha Morris, LCSW, will offer helpful insights on how to navigate these waters. Join us!

Please register.

04/11/2025

Save the date. Please share. The holidays can be very difficult when you are missing a loved one.

22/03/2025

Wednesday night! Jessica Lahey, along with Ridgefield's own Tim Salem and Jennifer Phostole, will help parents see that, in order to be successful later in life, kids need to understand their strengths and experience the occasional failure and disappointment.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts!

To register, use QR code or this link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a-conversation-with-tim-salem-jennifer-phostole-and-jessica-lahey

15/03/2025

Success in life begins with learning important skills in childhood and adolescence. No matter what ages your kids are, you will find this conversation with Jessica Lahey, Tim Salem and Jennifer Phostole very illuminating! Don't miss this!

09/03/2025

Raising successful kids is a LOT more than helping them get good grades. Intrinsic motivation, autonomy, self-efficacy, accountability---these are crucial attributes that can be fostered at every age. Tim Salem, Jennifer Phostole and Jessica Lahey will share valuable insights--- such as, should you bring forgotten homework to school?? Listen here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxcA7Yns0nE/?hl=en

Use QR code for tickets or direct link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a-conversation-with-tim-salem-jennifer-phostole-and-jessica-lahey