Pressley Ridge Friday Forum
The Pressley Ridge Friday Forum is a free monthly speaker series hosted on the third Friday of every month. Come and join us for breakfast, networking, and an informative presentation on various topics related to serving children, youth and families. All who attend will receive a certificate of attendance.
If you have any suggestions for topics that you would like to see presented at future Pressley Ridge Friday Forum events, please feel free to email your ideas to Erika Michanowicz at emichanowicz@pressleyridge.org.
> Upcoming Events
"Ask the Doctor: Commonly Prescribed Psychiatric Medications for Kids"
Presenter: Alan Bedell, MD., Pressley Ridge Pennsylvania Medical Director
When: Friday, November 21, 2008: 8:30am to 10:30am
Where: Beaver County Behavioral Health, 1070 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Deadline for Registration:November 17, 2008
"Looking Toward the Future of Education"
Presenter: Anne Lennox, MS, Clinical Coordinator
When: Friday, October 17, 2008: 8:30am to 10:30am
Where: Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Deadline for Registration: October 13, 2008
"Working and Living with Children Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder"
Presenter: Nancy Lindahl, Supervisor, Pressley Ridge Family-based Services; Pressley Ridge Treatment Foster Parent.
When: Friday, December 12, 2008 from 8:00am to 10:30am
Where: Fayette County MH/MR, 215 Jacob Murphy Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401
Deadline for Registration: December 8, 2008
"New Year’s Resolutions – Planning for a Year of Achievement"
Presenter: Tom Sullivan, MPA, Leadership Trainer and Consultant, Pressley Ridge Institute
When: Friday,January 16, 2009: 8:30am to 10:30am
Where:Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Deadline for Registration: January 12, 2009
> Past Events
"When Kids Bully...What Next?"
Presenter: Dr. Melvin Melnick, Pressley Ridge Corporate Medical Director
When: Friday, September 19, 2008: 8:30am to 10:30am
Where: Pressley Ridge Day School, Pittsburgh, 530 Marshall Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Deadline for Registration: September 15, 2008
"What’s New in Special Education for 2008"
Presenters:Megan Van Fossen, Director of Special Education, McGuffey School District
When: Friday, August 15, 2008, 8:30am to 10:30am
Where: Pressley Ridge Day School Greensburg, 1729 Poplar Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
Deadline for registration: August 13, 2008
"It's All About the Family: Including Families in Treatment"
Presenters: James Collins and Marcy Vaughn, Pressley Ridge Family-based Services
When: Friday, July 18, 2008
Where: Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
"Working and Living with Children Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder"
Presenter: Nancy Lindahl, Supervisor, Pressley Ridge Family-based Services; Pressley Ridge Treatment Foster Parent.
When: Friday, June 20, 2008 from 8:00am to 10:30am
Where: Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212