AMC Counseling Services, LLC

02/05/2026

01/28/2026

The Town of East Hartford’s Youth & Social Services, in partnership with YWCA, is thrilled to introduce a Young Women’s Support Group for ages 15-18! The group will meet on Mondays, January 26th - March 26th, from 4:30-6:00 PM at the East Hartford Community Center (50 Chapman Place).

This group will offer a safe, supportive space to explore trauma-informed topics like:
- Empowerment
- Self-Care
- Healthy Relationships
- Building Self-Confidence

Register today here: https://forms.office.com/g/krt0c46PNR or scan the QR code on the flyer

For more information, please visit the Youth & Social Services website: https://www.easthartfordct.gov/health-and-human-services/youth-and-social-services/bulletins/young-woman-support-group

01/24/2026

In our ‘What is…?’ Series, we’re breaking down big concepts that shape a young person’s world — starting with this one.

Stimming is often misunderstood, yet it’s one of the most important ways many children regulate, communicate, and feel safe in their bodies. When adults truly get it, we respond with compassion instead of correction.

Today’s visual offers a clear, child-centred explanation you can share with families, colleagues, and classrooms.

If you’d like a deeper, easy-to-print version, check the footnote of the visual — you can download a free bite-size information sheet to use at home or school. Ensure you have LIKED the post.

Save this one for later and share with anyone who supports neurodivergent young people.

01/22/2026

Save the Date! 💘🛼

Skate Night Fundraiser supporting local youth programs and the West Hartford Teen Center!

🗓️ Friday, February 6
📍 Veterans Memorial Ice Skating Rink
Live music, popcorn, bake sale, flower sale, raffle prizes and much more! ❤️

01/21/2026

01/20/2026

Wow it's cold outside! Imagine not having a warm home to sleep in? Join CRT and Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness on February 28 for a walk to raise awareness of homelessness. Grab a warm coat, lace up your sneakers and join us for a fun night for a great cause. For more details go to https://cnoy.com/location/hartford for more details!

01/19/2026

Join Guest Facilitator Jamie Wright for Yoga & Meditation on February 3rd from 10-11am!🧘

This class offers a gentle yoga flow with seated guided meditation, slow flowing poses, standing & balancing, and a closing dedication. ✨

Visit toivocenter.org for more information and to RSVP!

01/17/2026

👇 📅 Want more info from experts on how to be a better parent?! Type SUMMIT to get a link to our FREE 2026 Parenting & Children's Mental Health Summit March 16-19, 2026.

Chores aren’t about raising “helpful kids.”
They’re about building capable, confident, resilient humans.

When children contribute at home, they’re not just learning how to clean or cook—they’re developing:
🧠 Executive functioning (planning, sequencing, follow-through)
💪 Self-efficacy and competence
❤️ A sense of belonging and responsibility
🧩 Problem-solving and emotional regulation

Research shows that children who regularly participate in age-appropriate chores develop greater independence, stronger work ethic, and higher long-term life skills—even predicting better outcomes in adulthood (Rossmann, 2002).

Chores tell a child:
"You matter here. You’re capable. You’re part of this family."

Join Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, Dr. Steve Biddulph, Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Laura Markham, Dr. Joel Warsh, Dr. Lawrence Cohen, Dr. Michael Gurian and so many more!

📕 TOPICS INCLUDE:
Emotion regulation, compassionate discipline, childhood anxiety, healing insecure attachment, ADHD, neurodiversity & autism, highly sensitive children, parenting toddlers, managing screen time, online safety, fostering brain development, raising resilient kids, positive body image, power of play, parental anxiety, fatherhood, picky eating, how to talk so kids will listen, and so much more!

✅ FREE Access
✅ 4 LIVE Interactive Workshops
✅ 35 Masterclass Presentations
✅ 45 Hours of Instruction Available
✅ The TOP Experts on the Planet
✅ Certificates of Completion (for those who purchase recordings)

01/17/2026

📣Calling all youth & youth supporters,
We are partnering with Choice Recovery Coaching to develop and implement a training curriculum on peer support services specifically for youth (ages 14–17) with substance use concerns who may also be experiencing mental health and/or physical health challenges. Youth do not need to be involved with DCF to participate in the program.

Beginning in March 2026,
🤝DCF regions 1, 2, & 5, will be served by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
🤝DCF regions 3, 4, & 6 will be served by Advocacy Unlimited

Contact your regional provider to learn more!

01/17/2026

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us!

This year, we’re celebrating the theme “Give to Gain,” focusing on the power of connection, community, and collective growth.

What to expect:
🗣️ Discussions on trauma and available resources
🌟 Stories of success and resilience from women in our community
🎨 Healing arts experiences
🤝Networking
🎁 Raffle prizes
🥗 Catered lunch

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

01/15/2026

Join Michaela at Toivo or virtually on Tuesday, January 20th from 12-1pm to practice basic breathwork techniques and learn the following:
1) Name at least 1 benefit of breathwork
2) describe how breathwork supports a healthy nervous system
3) Experience 2 breathwork practices

Register Here: tinyurl.com/m82e2wjh or use the link in our bio!

Visit toivocenter.org for more information and to RSVP! ✨