“Last One Picked – First One Picked On: Learning Disabilities and Social Skills”

RSU Adult & Community Education , Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO

Do 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 […]

Free

Evening Support Group

Go-To Meeting

You are NOT Alone! Parenting and raising a child/youth is often challenging, however even more so with a child with an emotional or behavioral health concern. Join us in this safe place with no shame, blame or judgment from the comfort of your home on your tablet or smart phone and chat with other parents […]

Free

“Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery”

Go-To Meeting

If you are a parent, caregiver or working on your recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on your family, parenting style, and your relationship with your child/youth, please join us for this FREE 17 week program.  You will explore hands on activities, along with guided discussions to enhance your […]

Free

April Afternoon Support Group

Go-To Meeting

You are NOT Alone! Parenting and raising a child/youth is often challenging, however even more so with a child with an emotional or behavioral health concern. Join us in this safe place with no shame, blame or judgment from the comfort of your home on your tablet or smart phone and chat with other parents […]

Free

“What is Considered Child Abuse & Neglect in Maine?”

Go-To Meeting

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! Our children are our future and child abuse and neglect is everybody’s business!  In this workshop learn what is considered child abuse; state and national statistics; what Maine law is and how to report child abuse or neglect; the difference between “punishment” vs. “discipline”; child behavior management examples and […]

Free

“The Motivation Breakthrough: Six Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child” Video Presentation by Author Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed

RSU Adult & Community Education , Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO

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, he offers parents and teachers the key to unlocking […]

Free

“Autism and Strategies”

Go-To Meeting

Participants will gain a basic understanding of autism along with some general strategies to use while interacting with individuals on the spectrum. These strategies relate to sensory, communication, behavioral and social deficits that often interfere with an individual’s ability to process information. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Crisis […]

Free

“Youth Substance Use Disorder”

Go-To Meeting

Substance use with overdose among youth and young adults in Maine is at its highest level. Knowledge is power so please join us for this presentation on why does it happen in youth and how does it affect our youth, the risk factors; what to look for, what to do about it along with treatment […]

Free

“Understanding Child Birth Order”

RSU Adult & Community Education , Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO

Birth order is a fun and interesting topic you may have not have considered. Research shows that a person's birth order has a direct link with his or her personality. These stereotypes on birth order may sound silly, but there is an interesting degree of scientific accuracy in their foundation. But does birth order influence […]

Free

April Evening Support Group

Go-To Meeting

You are NOT Alone! Parenting and raising a child/youth is often challenging, however even more so with a child with an emotional or behavioral health concern. Join us in this safe place with no shame, blame or judgment from the comfort of your home on your tablet or smart phone and chat with other parents […]

Free

“ADHD 101 – What We Want to Know but Forgot to Ask!”

Go-To Meeting

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 greater success. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network The G.E.A.R. […]

Free

May Afternoon Support Group

Go-To Meeting

You are NOT Alone! Parenting and raising a child/youth is often challenging, however even more so with a child with an emotional or behavioral health concern. Join us in this safe place with no shame, blame or judgment from the comfort of your home on your tablet or smart phone and chat with other parents […]

Free