Parents of Sunset Prep: Dr. Susan Acosta to speak next Tuesday on Tech Use and your Kids

Dr. Susan Acosta will be speaking at Sunset Preparatory School to parents next Tuesday, November 18th. She will be discussing: The Use of technology along with its dangers and ways to limit usage as well as enhance effective parent-child communication.

Next Game this Sunday: Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers. Support PPA's Growing Tree Foundation Fundraiser

We are pleased to announce PPA has teamed up with the Miami Dolphins and is having a fundraiser for our very own, Growing Tree Foundation!!!

Get ready for a Sunday Funday! What says Sunday more than FOOTBALL? Nothing…which is why we have an amazing deal for you!

 Click on the  link below that says "Click here to get your tickets"  and simply enter the Promo code "PPA" to start enjoying the savings while helping our Foundation!

  

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/dolphins/EN/link/promotion/home/eb90f20b80be95e295f65528988070c6dd2ef336

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email us at: Alejandra@mailppa.com 

#STRONGERTOGETHER

#PHINSUP

#GOPHINS

New Social Skills PEERS Program in our Aventura Location

Is your child between 12 and 18? Have you been looking for a Social Skills Group? Check out our PEERS group program in Aventura on Monday evenings. For more information please email us at info@mailppa.com or you can call us at 305-936-1002.

FUN-gineeering Club coming to our Aventura Office!

We are pleased to announce we are having a FUN-gineering Club at our Aventura location!

Will your child benefit from strengthening:  Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Agility and Adaptability, Curiosity, and Imagination skills?

Does your child love to play with Legos?

Are they in the 2nd through 5th grade?

Do they enjoy: science, math, technology, arts and engineering?

If you have answered yes to these questions, do not hesitate and contact our office today!

For more information and register call 305-936-1002 or send us an email at info@mailppa.com

"Promoting Social & Emotional Growth in Children with ADHD"

Dr. Judith Migoya and Dr. Jessica Garcia in conjunction with CHADD of Boca Raton will be presenting "Promoting Social & Emotional Growth in Children with ADHD" at The Dawson Theater on Tuesday, October 7th from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.  Check out www.chadd.net/352 for more information.  See you there! 

Next Game this Sunday: Miami Dolphins + PPA's Growing Tree Foundation have teamed up for a Fundraiser!

We are pleased to announce PPA has teamed up with the Miami Dolphins and is having a fundraiser for our very own, Growing Tree Foundation!!!

Get ready for a Sunday Funday! What says Sunday more than FOOTBALL? Nothing…which is why we have an amazing deal for you!

 Click on the  link below that says "Click here to get your tickets"  and simply enter the Promo code "PPA" to start enjoying the savings while helping our Foundation!

  

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/dolphins/EN/link/promotion/home/eb90f20b80be95e295f65528988070c6dd2ef336

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email us at: Alejandra@mailppa.com 

#STRONGERTOGETHER

#PHINSUP

#GOPHINS

9/18/14, 9-10am: FREE Parenting Seminar on Fostering Independence, Sleep Habits, and Adaptive Skills

PPA's own Dr. Samantha Carella and Dr. Jessica Garcia will be presenting at The Gordon School of Beth David Congregation's first Parent Seminar of the new school year. The seminar is FREE to anyone who would like to come, and the topic will be Fostering Independence, Sleep Habits, and Adaptive Skills in Your Child. It will be held this Thursday, September 18 from 9-10am. For more information, see the attached flyer.

"Key Factors in Raising Happy and Successful Children"

Dr. Judith Migoya and Dr. Jessica Garcia presented  last week on Thursday, May 8th at Hallandale House of Learning - Montessori Method on "Key Factors in Raising Happy and Successful Children"

This Thursday is Kesher's Annual Scholarship Journal Dinner

You can still purchase tickets for this Thursday, May 15^th.  Dr. Samantha Carella, PsyD, ABPP will be Honored and Recognized by Kesher at their Annual Scholarship Journal Dinner. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets please email us at info@mailppa.com

Dr. Danielle Stier presented "Yosef and His Brothers: A Poignant Case Study of Sibling Rivalry," on Sunday, May 4th

Dr. Danielle Stier presented on Sunday May 4th at the Young Israel of Hollywood - Ft. Lauderdale. Her talk, "Yosef and His Brothers: A Poignant Case Study of Sibling Rivalry," focused on understanding this biblical story from the perspective of contemporary psychology and highlighted parenting practices for dealing with sibling rivalry, jealousy, and nurturing healthy self-esteem in our children.

Dr. Judith Migoya is selected as new President-Elect

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Judith Migoya, the new President-Elect for the Dade/Monroe County of the Florida Psychological Association!!! www.flapsych.com

PPA's Samantha Carella to be Honored and Recognized at Kesher's Annual Scholarship Dinner

Pediatric Psychology Associates would like to Congratulate Dr. Samantha Carella, PsyD, ABPP

On being Honored and Recognized by Kesher at their Annual Scholarship Journal Dinner on Thursday, May 15th. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets please email us at info@mailppa.com

Today, Dr. Susan Acosta presented at The McGlannan School

Today, Thursday, April 24^th, Dr. Susan Acosta presented at The McGlannan School on the topic: Creating Successful Homework and Organization Skills and how to maintain them during the summer months.  Thank you, Dr. Acosta for sharing these helpful resources and making PPA a useful resource to our community. 

Dr. Samantha Carella will Present: Psychotherapy, Inc: 101 Tips on Starting and Sustaining a Successful Private Practice

Dr. Samantha Carella will be speaking at the Dade-Monroe Psychological Association on Wednesday, April 30th at the Palace Suites in Kendall.  Dr. Carella is the past president of DCPA and is the current president of the Child, Adolescent and Family Division of the Florida Psychological Association.  The presentation is opened to mental health professionals.  To register please visit to www.flapsych.com

Let’s make waves with PPA's Summer Camps

Social Skills Intensive Camp Surf and Paddleboard Camp Promoting Social Skills in a Fun, Safe and Caring Environment Join the Fun and Sign up Today!!! Miami-Dade (305) 936-1002  Broward (954) 753-1112 info@mailppa.com PPA Summer Camp Flyer          Registration Form Social Skills Intensive Camp 9am-12pm- Small Group Ratio Ages 4-7 Aventura        June 9-13 & July 28- August 1 Coral Springs June 16-20 & August 4-8 Ages 8-10                                                                Coral Gables   June 9-13 & August. 4-8 This is the 4th year that PPA offers this camp! Some of the activities that your child will be involved with include: social skills lessons, karate, yoga, science experiments, and much more! Surf and Paddleboard Camp Ages 8 -14 (max 12 campers) Location: Surfside Community Center Session 1:  Aug 4-8 Session 2:  Aug 11-15 This is the 3rd year that PPA offers this camp!  Learn fundamentals surfing & paddle boarding skills and other water activities in a fun and safe environment! Ask us about multiple week and sibling discounts!!!

www.SouthFloridaTherapists.com

4/12/14 Raising a Moral Child

When our actions become a reflection of our character, we lean more heavily toward the moral and generous choices. Over time it can become part of us.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/opinion/sunday/raising-a-moral-child.html?smid=fb-nytimes&WT.z_sma=OP_RaM_20140413&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1388552400000&bicmet=1420088400000&_r=3

April 4, 2014 Recognizing, Coping and Preventing Bullying in Children with ASD Webinar

Dr. Samantha Carella spoke on Recognizing, Coping and Preventing Bullying in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders last Friday in a Webinar on Friday, April 4, 2014.  Click on the link for the Webinar Presentation.

Here is the link:  http://umnsucard.adobeconnect.com/p1zngjpd382/

Dr. Amanda Strunin has joined Pediatric Psychology Associates!

Pediatric Psychology Associates is proud to announce that Amanda Strunin, Ph.D. has joined the practice! Dr. Strunin is a licensed psychologist and will be working out of the Coral Springs office. She has expertise in working with adults and adolescents, including mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bereavement and family issues. She also has experience in health psychology, including specializations in sleep disorders, diabetes, lifestyle modification and stressors related to managing a chronic illness. Additionally, she has extensive experience with eating disorders from her post-doctoral residency and working as a psychologist at Oliver-Pyatt Centers, an eating disorder treatment center in South Florida. She is a graduate from the clinical psychology program at University of Miami. We are excited to have her join the team!

View her full bio here:

http://www.southfloridatherapists.com/team.asp# 

Congrats to Dr. Garcia for making the cover of Florida Psychologist!

Congratulations to PPA's own Dr. Jessica Garcia, whose article "Collaborating with Providers Across Disciplines in a Child and Family Practice" made the cover of Florida Psychologist, the publication of the Florida Psychological Association. Great job, Dr. Garcia! For those of you interested in reading her article, it can be found at the link below. Her article is on page 18 of the document.

http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.flapsych.com/resource/resmgr/publications/winter_fp_2013_lr.pdf

January 28, 2014- The Unified Protocol For Children: Emotion Detectives

Our next installment of our new group, The Unified Protocol for Children: Emotion Detectives, will begin on January 28, 2014, facilitated by Dr. Jessica Garcia. See the attached flyer and two page application for more information, and contact the Aventura office to sign up!