Parent Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW 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 […]

What Disabilities Qualify for Special Education Under IDEA?

Zoom

REGISTER NOW This workshop will provide an overview of children’s disabilities, special education qualifying conditions under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and possible accommodations to make your child’s school experience successful. We also will review local and statewide resources available to your child and family. The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a Crisis & Counseling […]

Parent Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW 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 […]

Recognizing the Signs of Suicide Risk and Navigating the System of Care

Boys and Girls Club of Bangor 28 Downeast Circle, Bangor, ME, United States

Suicide is a significant concern in Maine and nationwide, and we can do something about it. Join us in learning how to recognize early signs of potentially elevated suicide risk, suicide statistics in Maine/Nationally, what risk assessments are, and common terms you may hear providers use, in addition to navigating the system of care to […]

Free

“It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success” by Author Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.

Zoom

REGISTER NOW Are you concerned that your child has no friends? Do you watch your child struggle with social isolation and rejection? This workshop will identify specific reasons why children with learning disabilities have difficulty with social interaction. Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies to assist children in gaining peer acceptance and developing age-appropriate […]

What’s Your Parenting Style? Identifying Your Style and How it Affects Your Interaction with Your Children.

Zoom

REGISTER NOW This workshop is intended to help you learn and identify your current parenting style and recognize its large impact on your child’s development. We will review each of the four parenting styles. Through information sharing and discussion, you will be given the tools to evaluate positive and negative influences in your lives and […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD

Zoom

REGISTER NOW Seasonal Affective Disorder can impact adults, teens, and children. It is estimated about 5% of the people experience SAD in the US, and 4 out of 5 are women. One US study found rates of SAD were seven times higher in New Hampshire than in California, suggesting the farther we are from the […]

Parent Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW 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 […]

Parent Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW 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 […]

Parent Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns, it is held virtually on Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. 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 supports parents of children with emotional and behavioral […]

Success in Co-Parenting and Blended Families

Zoom

REGISTER NOW Co-parenting can be very stressful and emotional. Join us to learn more about what some blended families encounter, such as significant parenting differences, false expectations as to what the relationships and family life will look like, how to manage emotions and work on challenges, and how to seek outside help when needed. We […]

Parent Support Group

Zoom

REGISTER NOW For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns, it is held virtually on Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. 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 supports parents of children with emotional and behavioral […]