TOPIC: Regional Center Services and Funding

We'll Discuss:
Social and Recreational Programs
Non-medical therapies
Camps

GUEST SPEAKER: Zachary Guzik, M. Ed., Manager of Client Services, Children and Adolescents with San Diego Regional Center

At the heart of my degree and experience is the philosophy of Servant Leadership – a commitment to helping those whom society has written off as “less than”, such as students in under-served communities and people with disabilities and their families find success in their personal endeavors and develop systems of support that will provide them with the greatest opportunity for a successful future.

TO RSVP 

HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING:

• Please RSVP by no later than Mar 15 by 4:00 pm on Eventbrite
• On meeting day, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on Zoom. (Email sent by 10:00 am for early RSVPs and another at 5:00 pm.)
• Join the meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will start shortly.
• All interested family members welcome!

February Topic: "Therapies and Counseling for Children and Families with Autism."

We'll discuss:

• Individual Therapies
  
• Family Therapies
  
• Parent Counseling
  
• Social Skills Groups

Guest Speaker: Danielle Parker, Psy.D.  Founder and Clinical Psychologist at Nature and Nurture Therapy

Dr. Parker is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UCSB, and her Master's and Doctorate Degrees in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.  Dr. Parker has specialized in working with children, teens, and families for the past 13 years.  She started her career by providing in-home therapy for children with Autism.  Then, she provided direct care and therapy to children in residential treatment centers, who were under the care of The Department of Children and Family Services and/or the Juvenile Justice System.  After receiving her doctorate degree, Dr. Parker returned to the Autism field by providing psychological evaluations and therapy to children and teens with Autism. 

In 2019, she started her own private practice, which has since grown and is now Nature and Nurture Therapy.  Currently, Dr. Parker provides individual and family therapy to children, teens, and young adults, as well as parent guidance.  She also supervises and trains associate therapists at Nature and Nurture to provide similar services, including social skills groups.  Dr. Parker is an active member of the mental health community and works closely alongside school staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, in-home therapists and psychiatrists to provide the best care for her clients. To learn more.

TO RSVP 

HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING:

• Please RSVP by no later than Feb 15 by 4:00 pm on Eventbrite
• On meeting day, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on Zoom. (Email sent by 10:00 am for early RSVPs and another at 5:00 pm.)
• Join the meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will start shortly.
• All interested family members welcome!