• Building Stronger Families Through Effective Communication

    Go-To Meeting

    Effective communication skills are vitally important for thriving family relationships. Using tools such as non-violent and non-verbal communication can improve our ability to resolve conflicts that arise and strengthen bonds […]

    Free
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Oh, My!

    Go-To Meeting

    Are you raising a second set of children or youth at a time you thought you would be planning your retirement? This discussion will focus on specific issues that may be challenging for grandparents today and uncover ideas and solutions for greater success and less stress. The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Crisis & […]

    Free
  • Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-Escalate Your Child

    Go-To Meeting

    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 point is NOT TO make things […]

    Free
  • Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns

    Go-To Meeting

    Are you feeling like you are always walking on eggshells when dealing with your young child’s meltdowns? (Professionals sometimes call these behaviors “dysregulation”) Are you at a loss about how […]

    Free
  • February Support Group

    held virtually every Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Crisis & Counseling Centers, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results. G.E.A.R. is run by […]

    Free