Parents and staff at the ES and HS gathered together over Zoom on Wednesday evening for a truly powerful Parent School Partnership program featuring an exclusive screening of the critically acclaimed film, “Angst”. Through brave and candid interviews, the film told the stories of children and teens who discuss their anxiety, its impact on their lives and relationships, and their hope for the future. The compelling film also included a special interview with Michael Phelps, a mental health advocate and Olympic gold medalist.
The film was followed by a panel discussion of experts including Dr. Jerry Bubrick, senior clinical psychologist at the Anxiety Center of the Child Mind Institute; Karin Gornick, Emmy-award winning producer; Charlie Tebele, digital entrepreneur, former president of the SAFE foundation, and former Flatbush parent with experience managing anxiety; and Dr. Nicole Yossef, Director of Students Services at the Elementary School. They shared compelling messages of hope and resilience in raising awareness about anxiety as well as offering tips and tools on how to manage anxiety within themselves as well as within their homes.
Parents shared that they not only felt supported by the panelists but also better equipped to manage anxiety at home with practical tips and techniques. Faculty shared that they gained a critical understanding of student needs, and they look forward to continuing the conversation with students in SAFE classes and beyond.
Special thanks to Project SAFE for co-sponsoring and to Nicole Oved, Rena Ashear, Amy Betesh, Sarah Chalouh, Michele Cohen, Esther Mishan, Amy Sasson, and Rabbi David Galpert and Dr. Etty Mizrahi in the HS and Dr. Nicole Yossef and Dr. Bethany Strulowitz in the ES for coordinating this phenomenal program!
To view a recording of the compelling panel discussion featuring Dr. Jerry Bubrick, Karin Gornick, Charlie Tebele, and Dr. Nicole Yossef, please click here.
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