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Greenburgh Academy

2023-2024 School Year

Virtual Open House

Related Services

September 28, 2023

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What are Related Services?

Session-based services that support and assist meeting the specific needs of your child.

We are IEP driven.

What is our main goal? Holistic success!

We strive to promote the social, emotional, and academic success of your child here at Greenburgh Academy.

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Services Offered

Counseling

Speech/Language

Services that support the communication

and cognitive skills that underlie learning

and socialization.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy services seek to strengthen the sensory and daily life skills of your child.

Horse & Dog Therapies

Hands-on animal experiences to enhance emotional regulation, sensory regulation, and build empathy.

Services that support the emotional health and overall well-being of your child.

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Meet the Team!

School Psychologist

  • Dr. Mary Kay Aebly-Ryan: mryan@gncufsd.org

Social Workers

Speech & Language Pathologist

  • Caitlin Scott: cscott@gncufsd.org

Occupational Therapy

  • Roxana Socol: rsocol@gncufsd.org

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Emergency Numbers

New York has a free, confidential emotional helpline for people struggling with depression and/or having suicidal thoughts. If you are in need of emotional support, please use the following resources:

  • Text 988
  • 988lifeline.org

If you are in a dangerous domestic situation, New York State will help you find a safe shelter:

  • Call 1-800-942-6906
  • www.thehotline.org

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Social Emotional Learning & Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• DBT is an effective treatment for people who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors.

• DBT aims to replace problem behaviors with skillful behaviors.

• DBT skills help people experience a range of emotions without necessarily acting on those emotions.

• DBT skills help teens navigate relationships in their environment (family/school/peers).

Skills include mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, & interpersonal effectiveness.