Break the Hold on Anxiety and Transform your Stress | DAY SESSION
2020-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NY
Break the Hold on Anxiety and Transform your Stress is an evidenced program that supports you and your mental health and wellness. Just like we all have physical health, we also have mental health. Learning skills and practices to attend to your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. If you want to worry less, feel less overwhelmed, increase your motivation, be more productive and learn skills to manage your emotions more effectively, we invite you to join us. Let’s break the hold together! Let’s transform your stress and anxiety together. Let’s build your empowered life together!
SPECIFICS:
● Eight weeks; small group size which meets once a week for approximately one hour via Zoom
● Skill based–CBT, DBT, positive psychology, mindfulness with reinforcement practices
● Q&A
● Daily inspirational quotes
● Weekly Drop In Meditation (optional)
● Weekly Council Meeting (optional)
A day and evening session will be offered. This post is for the DAY SESSION. Because of the limited size, we encourage only those participants who can reasonably be assured of attending all sessions, to sign up. MAX 25 people | MIN 20 to run the program.
DAY SESSIONS: Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm
DATES: October 14th, 21th, 28th. November 4th, 11th, 18th. December 2nd, 9th.
COST: $53
REGISTER FOR DAY SESSIONS

Break the Hold on Anxiety and Transform your Stress | EVENING SESSION
2020-10-14 19:30 - 20:30 | NY
Break the Hold on Anxiety and Transform your Stress is an evidenced program that supports you and your mental health and wellness. Just like we all have physical health, we also have mental health. Learning skills and practices to attend to your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. If you want to worry less, feel less overwhelmed, increase your motivation, be more productive and learn skills to manage your emotions more effectively, we invite you to join us. Let’s break the hold together! Let’s transform your stress and anxiety together. Let’s build your empowered life together!
SPECIFICS:
● Eight weeks; small group size which meets once a week for approximately one hour via Zoom
● Skill based–CBT, DBT, positive psychology, mindfulness with reinforcement practices
● Q&A
● Daily inspirational quotes
● Weekly Drop In Meditation (optional)
● Weekly Council Meeting (optional)
A day and evening session will be offered. This post is for the DAY SESSION. Because of the limited size, we encourage only those participants who can reasonably be assured of attending all sessions, to sign up. MAX 25 people | MIN 20 to run the program.
EVENING SESSIONS: Wednesdays, 7:30PM – 8:30 PM
DATES: October 14th, 21th, 28th. November 4th, 11th, 18th. December 2nd, 9th.
COST: $53
REGISTER FOR EVENING SESSIONS

Going Places Skillfully (GPS) 2021 | Navigational Tools for Life
2021-01-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-03-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
Strong emotional intelligence (EI) help us to thrive personally and professionally. EI also helps us to manage stress effectively. Learn new EI skills and develop and strengthen what you already have. Even if you have already taken this workshop, it is a good refresher. You will pick up something new each time! Topics include: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
DATES:
Jan 28 – Mindfulness
Feb 25 – Emotion Regulation
Mar 22 – Distress Tolerance
Apr 22 – Interpersonal Effectiveness
TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
ONLINE: Zoom link will be sent out prior to class
QUESTIONS: Jolina Halloran | 914-907-7314 | BTHbreakthehold@gmail.com
FREE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Parenting During (and After) the Pandemic
2021-02-03 19:30 - 2021-03-31 20:45 | NY
Navigating the challenges of parenting can be overwhelming in the best of
times. During the pandemic, stress, burnout and uncertainty has left many
parents at their breaking point. This series of workshops will provide you
with insights, skills and practices to help you better manage your
pandemic parenting pitfalls as well as prepare you for the next new
“normal.”
Through the lens of mindfulness and compassion we will cover the
following topics tailored to age groups noted below.
● Navigating social interactions–both yours and your childs
● Effective communication
● Managing Stress and Anxiety
● Mental Health and Self Care: Am I ok? Is my child ok?
● Setting Boundaries, creating balance
● Technology
● Managing challenging emotions, both yours and your childs
● Transitioning to post pandemic “normal”
This is a four week course and will be offered as follows:
● parents of children in grades 1-6
● parents of children in grades 7-12
Please sign up for one session only. Groups will meet once a week for 75 minutes via Zoom.
Optional: Weekly Drop In– Skills practice and Q&A
CLICK TO REGISTER:
Grade 7-12 Parents | Wednesday, February 3rd, 10th, 24th and March 3rd.
Grade 1-6 Parents | Wednesday, March 10th, 17th, 24 and 31st
TIME: 7:30-8:45pm
COST: $32 ($30 plus $2.00 service fee)

Into the Light Walk 2021
2021-06-13 04:00 - 06:30 | Pleasantville High School, 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, 10570
This past year has brought to light the importance of mental health. It has been a very difficult year for many people. Please join us for our 3rd annual “Into the Light Walk.”
You have the option of walking in-person or doing a virtual walk. The in-person walk is capped at 200 people. Please help us break the hold on the stigma associated with depression and anxiety. You matter!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WALK
IN-PERSON WALK – 4:00 AM @ Pleasantville H.S. | 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY | Capped at 200 ppl |COVID pre-screening
VIRTUAL WALK – Do at your own pace and time | Tag @breakthehold36 on Instagram

GPS 2022 | Navigational Tools for Life
2022-02-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
If you have one goal in 2022, let it be improving your emotional intelligence! Strong emotional intelligence (EI) will help you thrive in your personal and professional life. EI also helps us to manage stress effectively. Learn new EI skills and develop and strengthen your current skill set. Topics include: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Conflict Resolution.
DATES: 4 Sessions | Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5
TIME: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
COST: Free
LOCATION: On-line via zoom
NOTE: Zoom link will be sent out a couple of days before class

Parenting Support & Skills | Grade 7-12 Parents
2022-02-08 19:30 - 20:45 | NY
Navigating the challenges of parenting can be overwhelming in the best of times. During the pandemic, stress, burnout and uncertainty has left many parents at their breaking point. This series of workshops will provide you with insights, skills and practices to help you better manage your parenting pitfalls as well as prepare you for the next new “normal.”
4 Weeks | Online | 7:30 – 8:45 PM | Cost $32
Grade 7-12 Parents | February 8, 15, March 1 and 8

Parenting Support & Skills | Grade 1-6 Parents
2022-03-15 19:30 - 20:45 | NY
Navigating the challenges of parenting can be overwhelming in the best of times. During the pandemic, stress, burnout and uncertainty has left many parents at their breaking point. This series of workshops will provide you with insights, skills and practices to help you better manage your parenting pitfalls as well as prepare you for the next new “normal.”
4 Weeks | Online | 7:30 – 8:45 PM | Cost $32
Grade 1-6 Parents | March 15, 22, 29 and April 5

GPS 2022 | Navigational Tools for Life
2022-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
If you have one goal in 2022, let it be improving your emotional intelligence! Strong emotional intelligence (EI) will help you thrive in your personal and professional life. EI also helps us to manage stress effectively. Learn new EI skills and develop and strengthen your current skill set. Topics include: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Conflict Resolution.
4 Sessions | Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Free | On-line via zoom
NOTE: Zoom link will be sent out a couple of days before class

GPS 2022 | Navigational Tools for Life
2022-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
If you have one goal in 2022, let it be improving your emotional intelligence! Strong emotional intelligence (EI) will help you thrive in your personal and professional life. EI also helps us to manage stress effectively. Learn new EI skills and develop and strengthen your current skill set. Topics include: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Conflict Resolution.
4 Sessions | Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Free | On-line via zoom
NOTE: Zoom link will be sent out a couple of days before class.

Hoedown for Youth Emotional Wellness
2022-05-13 19:00 - 23:00 | NY
Hoedown for Youth Emotional Wellness is an annual benefit to support the Break the Hold Organization. Together let’s destigmatize depression and anxiety. Funds raised will be used to provide mental health programs in our school districts and communities.
Friday, May 13th | 7:00 PM-11:00 PM | Law Memorial Park Pavilion in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. | 21 and older
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER | Ticket Fee $75-$100
Dress/Theme: Casual Western Attire

Into the Light Walk 2022
2022-06-12 04:00 - 06:30 | NY
Please join us at our annual sunrise walk for suicide prevention and mental wellness. Together we can remove the stigma associated with mental health challenges and honor those we lost too soon.
Check-in at 4:00 A.M. at Pleasantville High School
Start time at 4:30 A.M. at Pleasantville High School (rain or shine)
Approximately 2.5 miles
T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 500 registrants
Walk concludes at Pleasantville High School approximately 6:30 A.M.

Empowered Parenting Workshop | Mar 9, 16, 30 and Apr 13
2023-03-09 07:30 - 20:45 | Pleasantville High School, 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, 10570
EMPOWERED PARENTING WORKSHOP | Starts March 9, 2023

This course is for you if you are looking for new perspectives on common parenting challenges:
– Effective communication – how to talk so your child will listen and how to listen so your child will talk
– Stress management and emotion regulation skills and practices for parent and child
– Managing conflicts without bribes and threats
– How to build an empowering relationship with my child

Empowered Parenting Workshop | March 9, 16, 30 & April 13
2023-03-16 19:30 - 20:45 | Pleasantville High School, 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, 10570

Empowered Parenting Workshops | March 9, 16, 30, and April 13
2023-03-30 19:30 - 20:45 | Pleasantville High School, 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, 10570

Empowered Parenting Workshops | March 3, 16, 30 and April 13
2023-04-13 19:30 - 20:45 | Pleasantville High School, 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, 10570

5th Annual Into the Light Walk | June 11 at 4:00 AM | Pleasantville H.S. (60 Romer Ave., Pleasantville, NY)
2023-06-11 04:00 - 06:00 | Pleasantville High School, 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, 10570
5th Annual Into the Light Walk | June 11
Check-In 4:00 A.M.
Pleasantville High School | 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Walk Begins sharply at: 4:30 A.M.
T-Shirts are guaranteed to the first 500 registrants
Break the Hold is a program under the umbrella of The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA). MHA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Walk Details:
Check-in at 4:00 A.M. at Pleasantville High School (by cafeteria entrance) | 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Start time at 4:30 A.M. at Pleasantville High School (rain or shine)
Approximately 2.5 miles
T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 500 registrants
Walk concludes at Pleasantville High School approximately 6:30 A.M.
Guest Speaker at conclusion of walk
Questions? Email BTHbreakthehold@gmail.com or (914) 907-7321

Empowered Parenting Workshop 2024
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:15 | Pleasantville High School Library, 60 Romer Avenue., Pleasantville, NY, 10570, United States
FOR PARENTS SEEKING TO:
* Understanding your child’s behavior and what they need
* Effective communication to increase motivation and cooperation
* Stress management and emotion regulation strategies and practices for parent and child
* Managing conflicts without bribes and threats. All about boundaries!
* How to build an empowering relationship with your child
NOTE: 10 WEEK SESSION
DATES: Feb 8 and 15 | Mar 7, 14, and 21 | Apr 11 and 24 |May 2, 8, and 15
TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
LOCATION: Pleasantville High School | Library
FEE: $32
REGISTRATION LINK

"Empowered Parenting" classes
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-04-24 19:00 - 20:15 | Pleasantville High School Library, 60 Romer Avenue., Pleasantville, NY, 10570, United States
This course is for you if you are looking for new perspectives on common parenting challenges:
– Effective communication – how to talk so your child will listen and how to listen so your child will talk
– Stress management and emotion regulation skills and practices for parent and child
– Managing conflicts without bribes and threats
– How to build an empowering relationship with my child

Dates: 10 week session | Feb 8, Feb 15, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Apr 11, Apr 24, May 2, May 8, and May 15 | All sessions are not mandatory, but highly recommended.

Register at: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0E4EABA92FAAFD0-46343009-empowered

College Transition Seminar
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Pace University Student Center, 861 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY, 10570, United States
Seminar designed for high school students and parents to help guide them through the college transition process.
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Food will be served
