Read the October 2026 newsletter (Topic = Bullying Prevention)
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Learn the four types of bullying, the warning signs to watch for, and how you can support your child.
Learn more in the October 2026 mental health newsletter on bullying prevention.
Attend live evening webinars
The Cook Center for Human Connection October 2026 class schedule is available. Durango School District (DSD) has partnered with the Cook Center to offer mental health webinars for DSD parents at no cost.
Here's what you need to know:
- Classes are live and are developed by licensed therapists.
- Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child.
- Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
October 2026 class schedule
Unless otherwise noted, each class is offered twice on the scheduled day, at 5 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. MT.
- Thursday, Oct. 1 — Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health
- Monday, Oct. 5 — NEW! Your Child's Anxiety
- Tuesday, Oct. 6 — ABCs of Substance Use & Vaping
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Helping Your Child Succeed: Three Parenting Styles
- Thursday, Oct. 8 — What Parents Need to Know about Suicide Prevention
- Tuesday, Oct. 13 — Emotional Regulation: Recognizing What's Wrong
- Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Effects of Screen Time and Your Child's Mental Health
- Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Watch Together Series (5 p.m.)
- Thursday, Oct. 15 — NEW! De-escalating Cycles of Conflict
- Monday, Oct. 19 — Social Media: Protecting Your Child
- Tuesday, Oct. 20 — Body Positivity: Nurturing Self-Image
- Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Understanding Loneliness in Children
- Thursday, Oct. 22 — School Avoidance
- Monday, Oct. 26 — Compassionate Parenting & Self-Compassion
- Tuesday, Oct. 27 — Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child
- Tuesday, Oct. 27 — Ask a Therapist Live (5 p.m.)
- Wednesday, Oct. 28 — NEW! Establishing Healthy Boundaries
- Thursday, Oct. 29 — Bullying: Stop the Cycle
Watch recorded webinars when you have time
Can't attend a scheduled live class? The Cook Center offers a full library of recorded webinars that you can watch on your own time. Choose to watch the Deep Dive video (full class) or the Instant Insights video (brief summary of class highlights).
Click here to view the library of recorded classes.
Attend the Ask a Therapist LIVE Event on Oct. 27
The October Ask a Therapist LIVE event is on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. This event offers a unique opportunity for parents to engage directly with a licensed family therapist. Parents can ask questions anonymously and receive personalized answers in real-time.
Register online
To register for any event, click here or scan the QR code below.
