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“How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop” by Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.

Canopy Park Resource Center 46 Sullivan Street, Biddeford, ME, United States

Facilitated by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator This unique and interactive program allows participants to experience the same Frustration, Anxiety, and Tension that children with learning disabilities face in their daily lives. See how teachers, social workers, psychologists, parents and friends who have participated in Richard Lavoie's workshop reflect upon their experience and […]

Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns

Stockton Springs Elementary School 113 Church Street, Stockton Springs, ME, United States

Cynthia Cullinane, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Are you feeling like you are always walking on eggshells when dealing with your child’s meltdowns? Are you at a loss about how to help your child to be successful? You’re not alone! Join in the discussion about what meltdowns are and strategies that can be used to help […]

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Oh, My

Stephens Memorial Hospital 181 Main Street, Norway, ME, United States

Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Are you raising a second set of children at a time you thought you would be planning your retirement? This discussion will focus on specific issues that may be challenging for grandparents today and uncover ideas and solutions for greater success and less stress. Unable to […]

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Oh, My

Stephens Memorial Hospital 181 Main Street, Norway, ME, United States

Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Are you raising a second set of children at a time you thought you would be planning your retirement? This discussion will focus on specific issues that may be challenging for grandparents today and uncover ideas and solutions for greater success and less stress.

Lives in the Balance

Sacopee Valley Middle School 137 South Hiram Road, Hiram, ME, United States

About the Conference Learn how the collaborative & proactive solutions (CPS) approach is improving the way kids with behavioral challenges are being understood and treated in Maine. Participants will learn how to solve problems collaboratively while teaching valuable life skills, share ideas on how to identify communication gaps & brainstorm solutions. This is a free […]

“Team Up for Your Child/Family Roadmap”

Supportive Educational Workshops, events and activities are offered FREE to parents/grandparents/caregivers/educators of children with emotional/behavioral health concerns!

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Signs of Hope Virtual 5K

Virtual

There are too many individuals in our community who need a sign that hope still exists and that help is available. You can help raise hope by signing-up for the virtual race or make a one-time donation to provide help now. Why we run, walk, skip or jump for 5K. At Crisis & Counseling Centers, […]

$10 – $50

“Do You Speak Teen? ‘mnE Ps dnt bleev der is a gNR8N d/c b/t em n thr teen”

Go-To Meeting

Communicating with teens today is more challenging than ever but not impossible! This workshop will explore modern technology and give you some new ideas to peek into your teen’s world. The framework of the 40 Developmental Assets® will also be shared. Minneapolis-based Search Institute® has identified 40 building blocks of healthy development – known as […]

Free

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Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Virtual Conference – Youth Track

Go-To Meeting

Join us on May 2nd for our Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Virtual Conference! Previously called Children’s Mental Health “Awareness”, in 2022 we’re changing the “A” to Acceptance. This significant shift to “acceptance” speaks more directly to our goal to eliminate bias and discrimination that individuals with a mental illness diagnosis or symptoms experience. We […]

Free
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Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Virtual Conference – Parent/Provider Track

Go-To Meeting

Join us on May 5th for our Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Virtual Conference! Previously called Children’s Mental Health “Awareness”, in 2022 we’re changing the “A” to Acceptance. This significant shift to “acceptance” speaks more directly to our goal to eliminate bias and discrimination that individuals with a mental illness diagnosis or symptoms experience. We […]

Free

“ACEs, Being a Trauma-Informed Parent: Linking Childhood Trauma to Long-Term Health & Social Consequence”

Go-To Meeting

Traumatic childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or substance abuse in the home can have long-term physical, psychological, behavioral and economic consequences. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study demonstrates the connection between childhood trauma and a wide array of physical & mental health problems. Despite the trauma in their lives, children can survive […]

Free

“Impulsivity & Disruptive Behaviors in Children & Youth”

Go-To Meeting

All children have outbursts from time to time; however, some children have chronic problems in their ability to regulate emotions and behaviors even when adverse consequences may occur. This lack of self-control can cause significant distress or impairment in a child’s or youth’s life. A number of different diagnoses are unified by impulsive and disruptive […]

Free