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Screenwise: Empowering your family in the digital world

Screenwise: Empowering your family in the digital world Presented by Nathan Gildart, M.Ed, IB Teacher, Educational Technology Consultant With the internet firmly rooted in our daily lives, the ubiquity of social media, and growing prominence of AI, children and adults alike have had to quickly develop new skills to adapt to online personal and professional […]

February pub quiz Shibuya

Is winter over yet? It’s time for the monthly TELL quiz at the Hobgoblin. We’ll challenge you, stump you, and send you home with prizes. 1000 yen per person to participate, up to six members on a team. All proceeds to suicide prevention and mental health care in Japan. Email [email protected] to reserve a table […]

EPP: Cool down–Anger management for kids and adults

TELL’s Exceptional Parenting Program presents… Cool down: anger management for kids and adults Dealing with temper tantrums and melt-downs on a daily basis is challenging for any caregiver. It’s natural to sometimes develop feelings of frustration or anger with your children. This class will focus on anger-management for both children and adults and cover: ・How […]

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

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

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 […]

December pub quiz in Shibuya

Ho! It’s our last pub quiz of 2019! Hope to see you down at the best local in Shibuya, the Hobgoblin. 1000 yen to play, up to six people per team. Bring your own team or turn up and we’ll find you a team! Email [email protected] to book a table. All proceeds to TELL for […]

EPP: Youth mental health overview

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

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

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 […]

November pub quiz in Shibuya

Back to our regular Wednesday schedule for our November pub quiz at the Hobgoblin!   Wednesday, November 6th, 8 p.m. Shibuya Hobgoblin Email [email protected] to reserve a table for your team (up to six people per team).

Self regulation and self care through positive discipline

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, […]