Read the October 2025 newsletter (Topic = Bullying Prevention: Breaking the Cycle of School Avoidance)
Have you ever noticed that a child’s backpack holds more than just books? It can carry fears and heartaches too heavy for their young shoulders. Some kids dread going to school because of bullying — feeling anxious, isolated, and desperate for a sense of safety and belonging. Together, we can be the difference these children need.
Read more in the October 2025 newsletter on Bullying Prevention.
Attend live evening webinars
The Cook Center for Human Connection October 2025 class schedule is available. Durango School District (DSD) has partnered with the Cook Center to offer mental health webinars for DSD parents at no cost.
Here's what you need to know:
- Classes are live and are developed by licensed therapists.
- Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child.
- Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
- Each class is offered twice on the scheduled day, at 5:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. MT.
Click here to view the October class schedule.
Watch recorded webinars when you have time
Can't attend a scheduled live class? The Cook Center offers a full library of recorded webinars that you can watch on your own time. Choose to watch the Deep Dive video (full class) or the Instant Insights video (brief summary of class highlights).
Here are just a few of the class topics offered in October, both as live webinars and prerecorded videos:
- Supporting Your Child After Trauma
- Emotional Regulation
- Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health
- Parenting Through Anxiety & Depression
- Watch Together Project: Bullying in Today's World — Are You Okay?
- De-escalating Cycles of Conflict
- Navigating Divorce When Children Are Involved
- Everyday Happiness
- ABCs of Substance Use & Vaping
- Mindfulness for Improved Mental Health
- Helping Your Child Succeed — Three Parenting Styles
- Understanding Loneliness in Children
Click here to view the library of recorded classes.
Attend the Ask a Therapist LIVE Event on Oct. 21
The October Ask a Therapist LIVE event is on Tuesday, Oct. 21. This event offers a unique opportunity for parents to engage directly with a licensed family therapist. Parents can ask questions anonymously and receive personalized answers in real-time.
Register online
To register for any event, click here or scan the QR code below.
