ACEs, Being a Trauma-Informed Parent: Linking Childhood Trauma to Long-Term Health & Social Consequence
Go-To MeetingTraumatic 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 […]
Team Up for Your Child
Go-To MeetingGetting services for a child with behavioral health needs can be overwhelming. “Team Up for Your Child” is a step-by-step guide designed to help families navigate confusing service systems and […]
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Oh My!
Go-To MeetingAre 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 […]
Do You Speak Teen? ‘mnE Ps dnt bleev der is a gNR8N d/c b/t em n thr teen’
Go-To MeetingCommunicating 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 […]
Positive Behavioral Supports & Tantrum Management: Self-Preservation & Success in Parenting Children with Behavioral Health Needs
Go-To MeetingDo 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 presents. Positive behavioral supports emphasize practical ideas […]
What’s Your Parenting Style?
Go-To MeetingThis workshop is intended to help you learn and identify your current parenting style and recognize the large impact that it has on your child’s development. We will review each of the four parenting styles. Through sharing of information and discussion you will be given the tools to use to evaluate both positive and negative […]
The Motivation Breakthrough: Six Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child by Author Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.
Go-To MeetingThis 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. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Crisis […]
Last One Picked – First One Picked On: Learning Disabilities and Social Skills by Author Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.
Go-To MeetingDo you watch your child struggle with social isolation and rejection? This workshop will provide parents, caregivers, and teachers with strategies for teaching our kids the social skills they will need for success in social interaction. Participants will learn about positive traits for peer acceptance, student traits that teachers like, and the “hidden curriculum.” About […]