End-of-year giving

Photo of a woman holding a glowing heart. End of year giving

Although Giving Tuesday is over, you can still be a part of our End-of-year giving campaign. Our main mission is to bring our Lifeline 24 hours. Research has shown that having a Lifeline of support in place is an important resource for people struggling, and those around them. The Holidays can be challenging, and lonely […]

EPP: Exploring family relationships with psychodrama

A poster of EPP: Exploring family relationships with psychodrama on Feb 17 at 7-9pm at Wesley Center

Exploring family relationships with psychodrama Part of the Exceptional Parenting Program Ashly Schanback, MS, TELL Psychotherapist & Dr. Akio Oshima, Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist & Certified Public Psychologist Psychodrama is an experiential form of psychotherapy that uses action methods, with which issues or problems and their possible solutions are enacted rather than just talked about. Psychodrama […]

Finding well being as a new parent

A poster of Finding Wellbeing as a New Parent on Dec 18 at 8:00-9:30pm at Spaces Shinagawa

TELL and Mom in Balance present: What are some signs of pre and post-natal depression? What are the benefits of outdoor activities and a supportive community? What are the resources available to you in Tokyo? We’ll answer these questions, and also demonstrate some gentle stretches and exercises that you can do at home or with […]

EPP: Youth mental health overview

A poster of EPP: Youth mental health overview on January 28 at 10am-12pm at Wesley Center

Most parents know what to do when their child comes down with the flu or sprains an ankle, but few can recognize the signs of mental illness. However, we know that 50% of mental illnesses begin to manifest by age 14. We’ll talk about the most common mental illnesses for youth, and how to recognize […]

2020 Connoisseurs’ Auction

An announcement of delaying the event until March 13, 2020

It is with the deepest regret that we are announcing the delay of our Connoisseurs Auction. We have received an excellent response from sponsors and donors such as yourself and were excited about the upcoming event and excellent line up of items on offer. But with recent typhoons and the Rugby World Cup, we have […]

2020 Connoisseurs' Auction

An announcement of delaying the event until March 13, 2020

It is with the deepest regret that we are announcing the delay of our Connoisseurs Auction. We have received an excellent response from sponsors and donors such as yourself and were excited about the upcoming event and excellent line up of items on offer. But with recent typhoons and the Rugby World Cup, we have […]

Self regulation and self care through positive discipline

A poster of Self regulation and self care through positive discipline on November 16 at 2-4pm at Yokohama International School Library

In this workshop we will explore strategies for understanding and caring for our emotions and ourselves. Learning will take place via experiential activities and conversations, and will aim to deepen parents’ understanding of their own and their children’s emotional lives. Presented by Cristina Varriale, MS Ed, CPDT, Seisen International School Counselor & Hillary Hewins, MA, […]

Peace of mind: strategies to keep your home safe and comfortable for mental wellbeing

A poster of Peace of mind: strategies to keep your home safe and comfortable for mental wellbeing on November 14 at 6:30-8:00pm at WeWork Nogizaka Common Area

Staying on top of daily household tasks can be challenging. Nathalie shares simple strategies to create a safe and comfortable home environment that helps you reclaim some control over your life. Presented by Nathalie Brantsma, Professional organizer FREE, donations appreciated WeWork Nogizaka common area, 1-24-3 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku Tokyo For more information or to register, […]

EPP: Executive functioning skills

A poster of EPP: Executive functioning skills on November 5, 2019 at 7-9pm at Wesley Center

Helping Children Develop Executive Functioning Skills ADHD and Executive Functions: How to help your child develop the skills to succeed in school. Planning and organizing can be hard for any child, but especially for kids with ADHD and other learning differences. In this workshop, participants will learn strategies to develop working memory, goal setting, planning […]

EPP: Art therapy for stress relief

A poster of EPP: Art therapy for stress relief on October 8 at 7-9pm at Wesley Center

Destressing with art therapy: How to effectively deal with parenting stress Having children can be stressful. You are dealing with another human being who you have limited control over. Children also go through stresses at school, with friends and home life. Art therapy can help you learn how to effectively destress yourself and your child. […]

Band Night for TELL vol. 27

Band Night for Tell on Aug 9

英語いのちの電話 (TELL) TELL LIFE LINE LIVE ☯ 募金ライブ Help support TELL’s counseling services and suicide prevention lifeline. See other TELL events and how you can volunteer or donate athttps://telljp.wpengine.com/. FREE ADMISSION * DONATIONS WELCOME TELL is “…dedicated to providing world-class, effective support and counseling services to Japan’s international community and helping to address the country’s […]

Self Care Day

A background with flowers arranged on the edges. Self Care Day on July 25, 2019

TELL, in cooperation with McCann Impact Day, wants to celebrate International Self Care Day with a series of free self care events. 12 p.m. Brown bag mixer 1-145 p.m. Stress management talk 2-230 p.m. Chair yoga 240-310 p.m. Mindfulness and meditation session 320-4 p.m. Flower arrangement and crafting workshops You’re welcome to sign up for […]