Cook Center
Cook Center for Human Connection
Pattonville is partnering with the Cook Center for Human Connection. The Cook Center offers parental support information to families in Pattonville through its Parent Guidance website. Families can access a library of resources that offer overview and deep dive videos, key facts, practical tips, related articles and upcoming live events on certain topics. Additionally, each month, the Cook Center offers a series of webinars and an Ask a Therapist session. Webinars feature a variety of topics throughout the month and the Ask a Therapist sessions allow families to anonymously ask questions to a live therapist. These sessions are provided by the Cook Center and Pattonville will not be told who registered for which session. All resources and events are free.
Cook Center Programs
Mental Health Series
Each month, the Cook Center will offer a series of webinars 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. Each session is offered twice a day at both 6 and 8 p.m. and many are offered in English and Spanish. Registration for the mental health series can be found here. Those registering will need to enter the state and school district name in the dropdowns. To sign up for a webinar, click the link under “Monthly Calendar.”
Ask a Therapist
Each month, the Cook Center hosts a live Ask a Therapist session which offers an opportunity for parents to engage directly with a licensed family therapist. Attendees can submit questions that are answered by a live therapist during the virtual meeting. Participation is anonymous and those who register for the live event will receive access to the replay. A unique registration link for that month’s meeting will be shared near the beginning of each month.
Upcoming Events
August 2026
Mental Health Series
See below for a list of live, virtual webinars developed by licensed therapists that are taking place this month. Sessions take place on the listed night at 6 and 8 p.m.
- Monday, August 3 – Your Child's Anxiety
- Tuesday, August 4 – Building Your Child's Confidence
- Wednesday, August 5 – Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health
- Thursday, August 6 – Bullying - Stop the Cycle
- Monday, August 10 – Emotional Regulation - Recognizing What's Wrong
- Tuesday, August 11 – Social Media: Protecting Your Child
- Wednesday, August 12 – What Parents Need to Know about Suicide Prevention
- Thursday, August 13 – Establishing Healthy Boundaries
- Monday, August 17 – Everyday Happiness
- Tuesday, August 18 – Compassionate Parenting & Self-Compassion
- Wednesday, August 19 – Body Positivity: Nurturing Self-Image
- Thursday, August 20 – Understanding Loneliness in Children
- Monday, August 24 – Emotional Regulation - Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions
- Tuesday, August 25 – Helping Your Child Succeed - Three Parenting Styles
- Wednesday, August 26 – Why our Children Self-Harm
- Thursday, August 27 – Understanding Eating Disorders
- Monday, August 31 – Recognizing Child Abuse
Calendario español (Spanish Calendar)
- Lunes, August 3 – Ayudar a sus hijos a tener éxito
- Miércoles, August 5 – Herramientas para Apoyar la Salud Mentalde Su Hijo
- Martes, August 11 – Redes sociales: Proteger a su hijo
- Miércoles, August 19 – Duelo—El proceso de Sanación
- Jueves, August 27 – Evasión Escolar
Ask a Therapist
On Wednesday, Aug. 25, families are invited to attend the monthly Ask a Therapist session. Attendees can submit questions to be answered by a live therapist. Participation is anonymous and those who register for the live event will receive access to the replay. Ask a Therapist begins at 7 p.m.
September 2026
Mental Health Series
See below for a list of live, virtual webinars developed by licensed therapists that are taking place this month. Sessions take place on the listed night at 6 and 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 1: What Parents Need to Know about Suicide Prevention
- Wednesday, Sept. 2: Building Your Child's Confidence
- Thursday, Sept. 3: Bullying - Stop the Cycle
- Tuesday, Sept. 8: Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health
- Wednesday, Sept. 9: NEW - Milestones to Progress: Supporting Early Childhood
- Thursday, Sept. 10: Supporting Your Child After Trauma
- Monday, Sept. 14: NEW - Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
- Tuesday, Sept. 15: Everyday Happiness
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: Recognizing Child Abuse
- Thursday, Sept. 17: Understanding Video Game Addiction
- Monday, Sept. 21: Parenting Through Anxiety and Depression
- Tuesday, Sept. 22: Talking with Your Child About Pornography
- Wednesday, Sept. 23: Depression - You're Not Alone
- Thursday, Sept. 24: Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved
- Monday, Sept. 28: How to Motivate Your Child
- Tueday, Sept. 29: Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions
- Wednesday, Sept. 30: School Avoidance
Calendario español (Spanish Calendar)
- Miércoles, Septiembre 2: Herramientas para apoyaren la salud mental de su hijo
- Martes, Septiembre 8: Lo que los padres deben sabersobre la prevención del suicidio
- Miércoles, Septiembre 16: Cómo fortalecer la confianza de su hijo
- Jueves, Septiembre 24: Conceptos básicos sobreel consumo de sustancias y el vapeo
Ask a Therapist
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, families are invited to attend the monthly Ask a Therapist session. Attendees can submit questions to be answered by a live therapist. Participation is anonymous and those who register for the live event will receive access to the replay. Ask a Therapist begins at 7 p.m.
October 2026
Mental Health Series
See below for a list of live, virtual webinars developed by licensed therapists that are taking place this month. Sessions take place on the listed night at 6 and 8 p.m.
- 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
- 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
- Wednesday, Oct. 28: NEW - Establishing Healthy Boundaries
- Thursday, Oct. 29: Bullying - Stop the Cycle
Calendario español (Spanish Calendar)
- Lunes, Octubre 5: Acoso escolar: ¡Rompe el ciclo!
- Miércoles, Octubre 7: Evasión escolar
- Martes, Octubre 13: Cómo ayudar a tu hijo a tener éxito:tres estilos de crianza
- Miércoles, Octubre 21: Lo que los padres deben saber sobrela prevención del suicidio
- Jueves, Octubre 29: NUEVO - Etapas del Progreso: Cómo apoyar elcrecimiento y el desarrollo durante la infancia
Ask a Therapist
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, families are invited to attend the monthly Ask a Therapist session. Attendees can submit questions to be answered by a live therapist. Participation is anonymous and those who register for the live event will receive access to the replay. Ask a Therapist begins at 7 p.m.
November 2026
Mental Health Series
See below for a list of live, virtual webinars developed by licensed therapists that are taking place this month. Sessions take place on the listed night at 6 and 8 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 2: Depression - You're Not Alone
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Your Active Child: ADHD
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: NEW Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
- Thursday, Nov. 5: Grief - The Healing Process After Loss
- Monday, Nov. 9: Tools to Support Your Child's Mental Health
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: Parenting Through Anxiety and Depression
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Watch Together Series @ 7pm
- Thursday, Nov. 12: What Parents Need to Know about Suicide Prevention
- Monday, Nov. 16: Building Your Child's Confidence
- Tuesday, Nov. 17: NEW - Milestones to Progress: Supporting Early ChildhoodT
- Wednesday, Nov. 18: Why Our Children Self-Harm & How Parents Can Help
- Thursday, Nov. 19: How to Motivate Your Child
- Monday, Nov. 23: Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved
- Tuesday, Nov. 24: Children & Technology Addiction
- Monday, Nov. 30: Emotional Regulation - Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions
Calendario español (Spanish Calendar)
- Lunes, Noviembre 2: Comprender la adicción a los videojuegos
- Miércoles, Noviembre 4: Herramientas para apoyaren la salud mental de su hijo
- Martes, Noviembre 10: Lo que los padres deben sabersobre la prevención del suicidio
- Miércoles, Noviembre 18: NUEVO - La ansiedad de su hijo
- Lunes, Noviembre 30: NUEVO - Reducción de los ciclos de conflicto
Ask a Therapist
On Wednesday, Nov. 17, families are invited to attend the monthly Ask a Therapist session. Attendees can submit questions to be answered by a live therapist. Participation is anonymous and those who register for the live event will receive access to the replay. Ask a Therapist begins at 7 p.m.
December 2026
Mental Health Series
See below for a list of live, virtual webinars developed by licensed therapists that are taking place this month. Sessions take place on the listed night at 6 and 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 1: Effects of Screen Time and Your Child's Mental Health
- Wednesday, Dec. 2: Helping Your Child Succeed - Three Parenting Styles
- Thursday, Dec. 3: NEW - Your Child's Anxiety
- Monday, Dec. 7: ABCs of Substance Use & Vaping
- Tuesday, Dec. 8: NEW - Establishing Healthy Boundaries
- Wednesday, Dec. 9: Grief - The Healing Process After Loss
- Thursday, Dec. 10: Bullying - Stop the Cycle
- Monday, Dec. 14: Supporting Your Child After Trauma
- Tuesday, Dec. 15: What Parents Need to Know about Suicide Prevention
- Wednesday, Dec. 16: Emotional Regulation - Recognizing What's Wrong
- Thursday, Dec. 17: Social Media: Protecting Your Child
Calendario español (Spanish Calendar)
- Miércoles, Diciembre 2: NUEVO - Enfrentando juntos la crisis de losopioides: lo que todo padre debe saber
- Martes, Diciembre 8: Acoso escolar:¡Rompe el ciclo!
- Miércoles, Diciembre 16: Lo que los padres debensaber sobre la prevención del suicidio
Ask a Therapist
On Wednesday, Dec. 15, families are invited to attend the monthly Ask a Therapist session. Attendees can submit questions to be answered by a live therapist. Participation is anonymous and those who register for the live event will receive access to the replay. Ask a Therapist begins at 7 p.m.