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7th Annual Dancing With the Local Stars 2024
Our annual fundraiser will take place on May 10, 2023 at the Hotel Northampton in Northampton, MA. This year, we will transport you through an evening of "Dancing Through the Decades", featuring iconic music and dance performances by local talent, an incredible silent auction, and a delicious dinner.
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Thank you to all that participated in our 6th Annual Dancing with the Local Stars: Silent Auction and Fundraiser Dinner
Cutchins Programs for Children & Families is proud to present our 6th Annual Dancing with the Local Stars: Silent Auction and Fundraiser Dinner. This year, join us for an evening of glamor and mystery for our Masquerade Ball!
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TEAMWORK Newsletter: Winter 2022 Addition
Preparation for the Winter and holidays is upon us. In this Winter 2022 newsletter, you will find many helpful and fun items like our Featured Pet from our Clinic Pet Project, info on our Amazon Wishlist, a very exciting Transracial Adoption training opportunity and more.
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TEAMWORK Newsletter: Fall 2022 Addition
I say this every year I’m sure, but where did Summer go? It feels like just yesterday I was stocking up on sunscreen and freeze pops, and now its #2 pencils and school snacks. Things feel like they are shifting so quickly for my family, perhaps some of you can relate?
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Our pets, Our stories, Our lives
Our pets are always loyal companions throughout our lives. We share everything with them. Our joys and sorrows, ups and downs…
Over the past few years, we were so glad to meet so many cute pets via Zoom. By presenting this Pet Project, we’d like to share your stories. How you and your family pets spend good times together, make memories, and learn from one another.
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2022 Trauma and Attachment Symposium
Cutchins Programs for Children & Families Inc. is proud to present the 2022 Trauma & Attachment Symposium: Sensory Integration, Praxis, and Developmental Trauma with Teresa May-Benson Sc.D, OTR/L, FAOTA on May 20th, 2022 from 9AM 0 4:30 PM.
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2021 Trauma & Attachment Symposium
Our 2021 Trauma & Attachment Symposium featured keynote speaker Bruce Perry, MDm P.H.D., Stephen Bradley, LICSW, LMHC, discussions and more.
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4th Annual Dancing With the Local Stars 2021
Cutchins Programs is proud to present our 4th annual gala: Dancing With the Local Stars Fundraiser and Silent Auction! This year, we’re taking you on a trip Around the World, with dances from cultures across the globe. Since this year’s event is virtual, participants don’t need to be local, and we’re hoping that our audience is from Around the World as well!
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Trauma and Attachment Symposium – Postponed until 2021
The Spiral Foundation in collaboration with Cutchins Programs for Children & Families Inc. is proud to present the 2020 Trauma & Attachment Symposium: Interoception- The Eighth Sense renowned guest presenter Kelly Mahler, MS, OTR/L.
Read more … Trauma and Attachment Symposium – Postponed until 2021
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Announcing our Sensory & Fitness Campaign!
We need your support! Cutchins Programs is raising $600,000 for our Sensory and Fitness (SaF) Campaign. The Sensory and Fitness Campaign will provide a modern gym and specialized equipment, tools, and adaptive spaces needed to help children heal.
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3rd Annual Dancing with the Local Stars
Cutchins Programs for Children & Families is proud to present our 3rd Annual Gala–Dancing with the Local Stars: Silent Auction and Fundraiser Dinner. This year, we transport you to the glittering dance floor of the 1970’s for an evening of dancing and disco glamour!
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3rd Annual Superhero Run
Cutchins Programs for Children & Families Inc. is proud to present our 3rd Annual Superhero Run- 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run. This community event is an exciting celebration of our programs: bringing awareness about the impact of trauma and mental health struggles on children and adolescents in our community, while promoting physical health!
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Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Care Professionals
This evidence based course is suitable for nurses, physicians, massage therapists, occupational therapy practitioners, physical therapists, counselors, acupuncturists, and other health professionals.
Read more … Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Care Professionals
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10-Day Comprehensive DBT with Dr. Charlie Swenson
The Ten-Day Comprehensive DBT is an intensive training experience designed for those who have already attended introductory DBT workshops, DBT seminars, and/or have studied the treatment manuals.
Read more … 10-Day Comprehensive DBT with Dr. Charlie Swenson