Events
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Managing Stress During the Holidays
The Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd BangorThis is an in person event only The holiday season will quickly be here! While it is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it’s also the harbinger of […]
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Ho-Ho-Ho! Holiday Family Activities!
The Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd BangorThis is an in person only event. Join us as we celebrate the season with some holiday fun activities that the whole family can enjoy, so gather your family and […]
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What is a CCBHC – What you need to know
ZoomREGISTER NOW[/butt Did you know that Maine currently has a new service delivery model called CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic)? Come learn all about it and how they improve […]
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Disaster Preparedness 101: Families Prepare & Empower Themselves to Persevere Through Traumatic Events and Unexpected Disaster
ZoomREGISTER NOW[/butt When 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 […]
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Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Family Movie Night with your Kids!
ZoomREGISTER NOW[/butt Moms, dads, grandparents and kids of all ages! Join us for a family holiday movie night! Kids, wear your PJ’s and cuddle up with your favorite toy, pillow […]
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ADHD 101 – What We Want to Know but Forgot to Ask!
ZoomREGISTER NOW[/butt Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and one of the most common mental health disorders affecting children ‘s behavior. This workshop will offer the framework to help us understand […]
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Basic Advocacy! How to Advocate for What Your Kids Need!
ZoomREGISTER NOW[/butt What does it mean being a good advocate? Many parents and caregivers have faced challenges in getting their child’s or youth’s behavioral health and educational needs met. Having […]
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The Motivation Breakthrough: Six Secrets to Turning on the Tuned-Out Child
The Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd BangorThis event is in person only This workshop explores proven techniques, strategies, and scripts - based on six possible motivational styles - that will revolutionize the way teachers and parents […]
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Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-Escalate Your Child
The Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd BangorThis is an in person only event What is the best way to quickly defuse your child’s challenging behavior in the heat of the moment? Yelling at them? Punishing them? Grounding them in their room for a week? Or giving “Show ‘em who’s BOSS” vibes. Using these harsh methods will only add fuel to the fire. And the […]
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Parenting with Dignity – Picking up This Ball Is a Victory for All
ZoomREGISTER NOW[/butt G.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 former celebrated New England Patriots’ quarterback. Parenting with Dignity helps parents learn effective techniques for raising responsible, independent children. Note: You must attend all sessions in […]