Facilitated by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator This workshop explores proven techniques, strategies, and scripts - based on six possible motivational styles - that will revolutionize the way teachers and parents inspire children to succeed and achieve. Rick Lavoie explodes common myths and gives specific advice for motivating children. With empathy and understanding, […]

Facilitated by Robert Boulier, Parent Volunteer Dads have a tough job! Have you considered joining a parent support group for dads? G.E.A.R. Parent Network offers a free support group for dads of children with behavioral, emotional, or developmental health needs. Please join us to meet other dads who are on a similar journey. At Maine […]

Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator This workshop will offer the framework to help us understand what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is, what causes it, how to diagnose and who can diagnose it; the symptoms, what helps, supports; and treatment and management. Come and join in the conversation as we journey together toward […]

Presented by Michelle Hill, RAMP Team Leader Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know how to help your child? Children with behavioral health needs do not come with a manual! This workshop will offer a framework to understand the nature of your child’s behavior and methods to flexibly respond to the needs your child […]

Nancy Gray, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Raising a child is a rewarding but demanding job! Come and join in the conversation with other parents who share similar life experiences. If you are a parent of a child with behavioral, emotional or developmental health needs, please consider joining us once a month at one of the […]

Diane Bouffard, CPSP, 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 […]

Presented by Roy Ulrickson III, Education and Support Program Coordinator, NAMI Maine Do you have youth between 12-18 years of age in your life? Want to learn skills to be more supportive of mental well-being? Are you comfortable recognizing typical versus atypical adolescent development? Attend this fun, interactive 8-hour training to earn a 3-year national […]

Presented by Ross Greene, PhD Dr. Ross Greene, author of “The Explosive Child” and “Lost at School” and originator of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach, will speak about his time-tested, research-based CPS model. Dr. Greene’s model is highly effective with kids who are often described as “challenging,” “angry,” “defiant,” and “oppositional.” If you’re a […]

Facilitated by Diane Bouffard, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Parents, Caregivers, and children are invited to join in our interactive playgroup sessions! KVCAP and G.E.A.R. Parent Network are offering a child-friendly and developmentally appropriate environment in which parents/caregivers and children can explore, role-play, and discover together. Activities for the play group may include story reading, […]

Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator This workshop will offer the framework to help us understand what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is, what causes it, how to diagnose and who can diagnose it; the symptoms, what helps, supports; and treatment and management. Come and join in the conversation as we journey together toward […]

Presented by Laurie Cavanaugh, CPSP, Regional Parent Support Coordinator Our children are our future and child abuse and neglect is everybody’s business. This workshop will discuss what is considered child abuse, when to report and who to report to, state/national statistics, Maine law, “punishment” vs. “discipline,” behavioral management and protective factors. Unable to attend in […]

Presented by Nancy Gray, 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 […]