Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery (Kennebec)
2022-10-11 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-10-18 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-10-25 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-11-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-11-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-11-15 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-11-22 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-11-29 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Virtual
If you are a parent or caregiver working on your recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on your family, parenting style, and your relationship with your child, join us for this FREE 17-week program.
You will explore hands-on activities and guided discussions to enhance your self-awareness and increase your ability to relate to your child/children in a safe and supportive environment surrounded by parents and caregivers who share similar life experiences.
Together we will:

Explore ideas and build skills.
Strengthen your connection with your child.
Increase your and your child’s healing.

The Kennebec county group is for those living in the county and surrounding areas. There are seventeen sessions, all about 90 mins, which will take place on zoom on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
If you or a loved one is interested in participating in this free program, please contact Jenny Freudlich at (207) 859-1580 for more information or to register.
You may also register online here >> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocO6qpjkqGNGfEpVIyGv61NmfQ7rGx6LC

Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery (Somerset)
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 and 3 more dates | Virtual
If you are a parent or caregiver working on your recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on your family, parenting style, and your relationship with your child, join us for this FREE 17-week program.
You will explore hands-on activities and guided discussions to enhance your self-awareness and increase your ability to relate to your child/children in a safe and supportive environment surrounded by parents and caregivers who share similar life experiences.
Together we will:

Explore ideas and build skills.
Strengthen your connection with your child.
Increase your and your child’s healing.

The Somerset county group is for those living in the county and surrounding areas. There are seventeen sessions, all about 90 mins, which will take place on Zoom on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
If you or a loved one is interested in participating in this free program, please contact Kristen Plummer at (207) 859-2520 for more information or to register.
You may also register online here >> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vduCuqzkoG9OubWvZqu7hcm_q5ovDxG1X

Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
If you are a parent or caregiver working on your recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on your family, parenting style, and relationship with your child, join us for this FREE program.
Through a series of guided discussions, you will enhance your self-awareness and increase your ability to relate to your child/children in a safe and supportive environment surrounded by parents and caregivers who share similar life experiences.
Together, we will:

Explore ideas and self-awareness
Build skills for nurturing self and others.

What to expect:
In this course, parents and caregivers will learn about stress management, guiding behaviors, and setting boundaries. Participants will learn about building trust with their children through exercises centered on self-care, finding hope, and critical parenting skills.
Class instructors will also offer community resources to aid participants in their recovery and parenting journeys.
Who are classes for?
This class is ideal for expectant parents, parents, and caregivers who are impacted by substance use. The class is also open to family members who are raising children that have been affected by substance use. Participants are encouraged to come to the group for as long as they wish. Many members have attended the group for years to receive ongoing parenting support.
REGISTER TODAY if you or a loved one is interested in participating in this free program!

For more information or to register, please reach out to Kristen at (207) 859-2520 or kristenp@kvcap.org.
You are also able to register online by visiting https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcO2hpjkpHdzWro7A9sHkMq274-zwkIPK#/registration.

Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery
2024-07-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Zoom
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If you are a parent, caregiver, or working on your recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on your family, parenting style, and your relationship with your child/youth, please join us for this FREE 12-week program. You will explore hands-on activities, along with guided discussions, to enhance your self-awareness and increase your ability to relate to your child/children/youth in a safe and supportive environment surrounded by parents and caregivers who share similar life experiences. Join us to explore ideas and build skills; strengthen your connection with your child or youth!
Register online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpgJNGN2rk5Jn9mEZ4PlBDEKqv9IBGf_Pjks6ToNqjQJLIow/viewform or call Megan Dickinson at 207-859-1580.

Parent Support Group
2024-07-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
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For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns, it is held virtually the first and third Wednesday of each month (for July & August only) from 1-2:30 p.m. and in September, will return to every week Wednesdays 1-2:30 p.m.
Follow the link to register to join us for this no-cost support group: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdOutrDkrHt02ZK1Jdux_Na_ywH7nMPQe

Take Action Against Bullying
2024-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Boys and Girls Club of Bangor, 161 Davis Road, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
Bullying has become such a widespread problem it is now being recognized as a major mental health concern for children and youth, having been found to leave long-term emotional scars and psychological effects similar to anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress. This workshop will help you identify the warning signs of both the victim and the bully. Prevention and effective coping skills will be explored.

Understanding Child Birth Order
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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Birth order is a fun and exciting topic you may not have considered. Research shows that a person’s birth order is directly linked to personality. These stereotypes on birth order may sound silly, but their foundation has an exciting degree of scientific accuracy. But does birth order influence personality, or is personality shaped based on the ages of siblings around them? Understanding birth order positions allows parents, guardians, and teachers to guide and support children and strengthen positive qualities.
The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a Crisis & Counseling Centers’ program, is where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results. G.E.A.R. is run by parents for parents and provides supports for parents of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns.
Through parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge, the G.E.A.R. Parent Network empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs.
Follow the link to register to join us for this no-cost educational session: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uduuorDkoGtDwt-nKRw7G8W91qEmYRcbm#/registration

Surviving Parenting: Self-Care is NEVER Selfish
2024-07-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Boys and Girls Club of Bangor, 161 Davis Road, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
Self-care often becomes an afterthought for parents and caregivers. The ability to treat and understand oneself with respect and kindness can be especially elusive when raising a family. In this workshop, you will learn how stress and anxiety affect all of us and what you can do about it. You will do a self-care checkup and tools will be shared to create positive thinking. Join us to discover how to cope when your life is full but your energy is running on empty.

ADHD 101 – What We Want to Know but Forgot to Ask!
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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This workshop will offer a framework to help us understand Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, its causes, how to diagnose it, who can diagnose it, its symptoms, what helps and supports it, and treatment and management. Come and join the conversation as we journey together toward greater success.
The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a Crisis & Counseling Centers’ program, is where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results. G.E.A.R. is run by parents for parents and provides services for parents of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns.
Through parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge, the G.E.A.R. Parent Network empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs.
Follow the link to register to join us for this no-cost educational session: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAocOisqjgvE9EORTXeADBfTbb6zQTiB-v5#/registration
