1st Annual Cooking Class

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Bonnie Brae’s 1st Virtual Event: Virtual Holiday Cooking Class Fundraiser was a success! Thank you to all the donors and participants who made the evening fun and memorable!  Your support will go towards Bonnie Brae’s Holiday Wish List. Our staff will be able to purchase gifts for our youth and help make this holiday extra special since […]

1/11/2021: COVID Caregiver Support Group

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Bonnie Brae is providing a free, monthly, support group to help caregivers cope with COVID-related difficulties. Our IIC manager, Maria Abada, LPC will facilitate 2021’s first support group on 1/11/2021 at 10:30AM – 11:30AM. This support group will provide a chance to connect with other caregivers, gain information, and share ideas on how to address […]

Workshop 12/23/2020: How to Beat the Winter Blues

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Cold weather, dark days, and holiday stress can bring on “Winter Blues.” In this free workshop, learn how to cope with low energy, sadness, and loneliness that can occur during the winter. Please join Bonnie Brae IIC Manager Maria Abada, LPC on Wednesday, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 1-2PM for a workshop dedicated to helping […]

11/25/2020: Holiday Anxiety: Coping Tips for Caregivers

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The holidays can be an overwhelming time for caregivers. While the  season is expected to be a time of love, cheer, and togetherness, it can also trigger feelings of stress and anxiety.  Please join Bonnie Brae IIC Manager Maria Abada, LPC on Wednesday, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 6-7PM for a workshop dedicated to helping […]

11/16/2020: School During COVID – Parent Support Group

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Bonnie Brae is providing a free, once monthly, parent support group to help parents cope with school-related difficulties this school year. Our IIC manager, Maria Abada, LPC will facilitate November’s support group on 11/16/2020 at 4PM-5PM. This support group will provide a chance to connect with other caregivers, gain information, and share ideas on how […]

Discussing Racism With Youth With Disabilities

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On Monday, October 26, 2020, Bonnie Brae presented a lecture, “Discussing Racism with Your Kids” in partnership with ASAH. ASAH is a non- profit organization of private schools and agencies in New Jersey that provides highly specialized services to more than 10,000 infants, children and young adults with disabilities. Founded in 1974, ASAH now serves […]

10/28/2020: Teens and Substance Abuse – What Caregivers Should Know

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Please join Bonnie Brae IIC Manager Maria Abada, LPC on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 4-5PM for a workshop dedicated to helping caregivers learn about teen substance abuse, and how to help adolescents at risk. To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-therapist-with-bonnie-brae-tickets-118377190363 As children enter adolescence, caregivers may worry about the risks they experience. One such risk is […]

9/19/2020: School During COVID – Parent Support Group

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Bonnie Brae partnered with the Family Support Organization (FSO) of Middlesex back in August to provide a workshop, “Transitioning Back to School During COVID-19” for caregivers.  No matter what school looks like for each family (i.e. hybrid, remote, or in-class instruction), we know that many parents and caregivers face continuous difficulties managing school responsibilities on […]