Riverside Trauma Center

10/29/2025

IMPORTANT NEWS:

Riverside Trauma Center updates will now be posted on Riverside Community Care's page.

Please be sure to follow us there for the latest information about our programs and services. Thank you for being part of our community!

10/17/2023

Join Larry Berkowitz, Ed.D. and Waheeda Saif, LMHC, on Wednesday, October 18th at 7 pm ET for a conversation on how to acknowledge and talk about the crises in Israel and Gaza with children and adults.

Tragedies that occur around the world can affect all of us, whether you hear about them on the news or belong to a community that is directly impacted. It's okay and expected that as adults we have our own reactions to these events. It's also okay to let children see our range of reactions, but it's important to also show them how to stay calm and talk about what makes us feel safe.

In this webinar, we'll address:

- Ways to start and have discussions in a safe and supportive manner
- Common reactions to traumatic events
- How to reduce potential risk and manage potential stress and trauma
- How to spot signs of struggle and seek support when needed

Our experts will also answer questions, offer advice, and share helpful resources.

Register here - https://lnkd.in/eZ6CpAJu

06/23/2023

Congratulations to our Mass Men team for winning gold in the behavioral health category of The Aster Awards.

The award-winning MENtal notes campaign highlighted advice on emotional hardship and mental health challenges from men across the state.

By sharing these thoughts, it’s our goal to continue encouraging this kind of discussion and help-seeking as a sign of strength in all men.

05/01/2023

As we hear about the worsening crisis in Sudan, many of us may experience a range of reactions even from afar. Tragedies and traumatic events around the world may bring feelings of fear and worry, and for some, may be reminders of potentially traumatic events in the past.

Here is a resource with supportive strategies to take care of yourself during difficult times, with tips on having supportive conversations with your children about challenging world events: https://bit.ly/3VjIRTk

As we kick off Mental Health Month, please take care of yourself.

01/25/2023

Lately, we have been hearing about many disturbing events happening in the news about traumatic events. These events may bring feelings of fear, concern, and for some, reminders of potentially traumatic events in the past. These are good times to recall principles of managing high stress situations: seek out Safety, Predictability, and Control in our lives. Remember to practice self-care during periods of high stress.

Here are some resources with tips for managing reactions to traumatic events:

Talking with Children About Traumatic Events: https://tinyurl.com/2yxs6595

Taking Care of Yourself During Periods of High Stress: https://tinyurl.com/4h2a5tbt

11/11/2022

UMass Amherst is seeking participants for a 90-minute group discussion about latino/x men's mental health needs. If you are a latino/x man living in Massachusetts visit the link below to determine your eligibility. Participants in the discussion will be compensated for their time.

https://umassamherst.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56I39lXsSw7BUeq?fbclid=IwAR0TjkLsK2IwtIdzrb4knwDlfWhSEqTreGfDoVjZsCuNRpMbLf7d8cyyaZo

UMass Amherst is seeking participants for a 90-minute group discussion about latino/x men's mental health needs. If you are a latino/x man living in Massachusetts visit the link below to determine your eligibility. Participants in the discussion will be compensated for their time.

https://umassamherst.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56I39lXsSw7BUeq

05/25/2022

After hearing the news of the mass murder of students and teachers in Texas, many of us will experience a range of reactions.

This is especially true for children. Their reactions may include:

- emotions (sadness, anger, shock, fear, etc.)
- changes in thoughts (difficulty concentrating, repetitive thoughts of the situation)
- physical reactions (feeling sick, headaches, not sleeping well, etc.)
- returning to older behaviors (bedwetting, needing physical closeness with parents, fighting more, etc.)

Traumatic events often lead people to feel they have lost control of their sense of safety. Here are resources on how to help children cope with the frightening news and their reactions:

https://bit.ly/3MUntz6
https://bit.ly/3GigJIu
https://bit.ly/3lFToav

04/13/2022

JUST ANNOUNCED: Don't miss your chance to attend a special public session of our trusted Su***de Prevention and Intervention Training.

This highly interactive workshop is designed to increase knowledge and improve skills and confidence for those caring for those at high risk for su***de. If you work with patients and clients at high risk of su***de, these tools are critical – give yourself the best tools to provide specialized help.

Register now:
https://bit.ly/3KBtOOy

03/15/2022

W're proud to share that Riverside Trauma Center's own Julia Campion, LICSW, will be featured in an upcoming Panel Presentation by Bellingham Public Schools: Supporting Kids Through Difficult Conversations.

More about this event from the event organizers:
We have an amazing line up of speakers with the goal of supporting families and educators as they navigate the many stressful adult topics emerging around our kids and throughout the world. This event is open to the public and we encourage you to join us.

When:
Monday, March 28, 2022 from 7:00pm-8:30pm.

Registration can be found at https://bpsdk12-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TEaUTrY-Q8-4cWaM8VffUw

01/24/2022

DEADLINE EXTENDED: By popular demand, we're extending registration for our February conference for one more day. If you haven't grabbed a ticket yet, this is your final chance to join us and leading industry experts as we discuss the modern era of su***de prevention, mental health support in workplaces and communities, and more.

The best part of our conference is you - and we want you to join us! Don't miss out.

https://bit.ly/359iN7c

01/23/2022

ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER: Have you grabbed your seat for our February conference? There are only 24 hours left before event registration closes.

Don't miss out on this groundbreaking event that will include industry-leading speakers, deep-dive panels on topics like the role social justice in su***de prevention, and more. We'd love to have you, so grab your seat ASAP!

https://bit.ly/3nITbob