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 […]
Take Action Against Bullying
Go-To MeetingBullying 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 […]
SPECIAL EVENT: Parenting with Dignity-Picking up This Ball Is a Victory for All (5 Session Series)
Go-To MeetingG.E.A.R. Parent Network invites you to pick up the ball and run with it through a multi-part parenting education course developed by Mac Bledsoe, father of a celebrated New England […]
ADHD 101 – What We Want to Know but Forgot to Ask!
Go-To MeetingThis 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, […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Go-To MeetingSeasonal Affective Disorder can impact adults, teens, and children. It is estimated about 6 in every 100 people (6%) experience SAD. One US study found rates of SAD were 7 […]
Disaster Preparedness 101: Families Prepare and Empower Themselves to Persevere Through Traumatic Events and Unexpected Disaster
Go-To MeetingWhen disaster strikes will you be ready? Flooding, blizzards, high wind, and intense storms with power outages are common disasters in Maine. This workshop focuses on the reactions and needs […]
What’s Your Parenting Style? Identifying Your Style and How it Affects Your Interaction with Your Children
Go-To MeetingDuring this workshop you will learn about the four Parenting Styles. This will help you to identify your current parenting style and recognize the large impact that it has on […]
Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns
Go-To MeetingAre you feeling like you are always walking on eggshells when dealing with your child’s meltdowns? (Professionals call this “dysregulation”) Are you at a loss about how to help your […]
SPECIAL EVENT: Holiday Fun! Creating a Cookie Jar Mix Gift
Go-To MeetingDuring this family activity you will create a homemade gift from your kitchen to show family and friends you truly care! Join us for fun in creating a cookie jar […]
Managing Stress During the Holidays
Go-To MeetingThe holiday season is here! While it is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it’s also the harbinger of stress for many of us. Join us and learn […]
Holiday Fun: Creating Salt Dough Ornaments!!
Go-To MeetingDuring this family holiday craft activity we will share a simple 3-ingredient salt dough recipe that we will be using to create Salt Dough Ornaments. Let’s have fun together, be […]
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. […]