• “Reactive Attachment Disorder/RAD”

    Zoom

    REGISTER NOW[/butt Join us for this special Children’s Mental Health Action Week event, where Dr. Walker will discuss the implications of making a home for an Attachment Disordered child. He will discuss the effects of such a placement on the environment of the family and the implications of RAD on the parenting methods that must […]

  • “Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-escalate Your Child”

    Zoom

    REGISTER NOW[/butt 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 […]

  • Support Group

    Zoom

    REGISTER NOW[/butt For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns. This group is held on Zoom every Wednesday from 1-2p.m The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results.  G.E.A.R.is run by parents for parents providing services for parents of children with […]

  • “Family Yoga”

    Bangor Housing Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd, Bangor

    This Event Is in Person Only! Join us for this special Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Month Activity! This is a wonderful opportunity for family members of all ages to have some fun together and bond. Yoga is a great way to practice self-care, and has numerous mental health benefits, including stress reduction, anxiety relief, depression […]

    Free
  • Support Group

    Zoom

    REGISTER NOW[/butt For parents or caregivers of children/youth with emotional or behavioral health concerns. This group is held on Zoom every Wednesday from 1-2p.m The G.E.A.R. Parent Network, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health, is the place where Gaining Empowerment Allows Results.  G.E.A.R.is run by parents for parents providing services for parents of children with […]

  • “Summer Safety: Keeping it Cool! Preventing Heat Related Illness and Sun Safety for Children”

    Bangor Housing Opportunity Center, 161 Davis Rd, Bangor

    This Event Is In Person Only! Sunburn, heat cramps, heat stroke and skin cancer often are not thought of when you are enjoying the outdoors. Come learn about the importance of keeping your children and yourself safe while having fun in the sun!  Parents may share their challenges and some ideas how they deal with […]

    Free
  • “G.E.A.R. Annual Family Picnic”

    Lake George Regional Park 10 Main Street, Canaan, United States

    Lake George Regional Park, East Side, Route 2, 10 Main St., Canaan -In person only Lake George Regional Park is a family-friendly park that offers swimming, hiking, boating and fishing. […]

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

    Zoom

    REGISTER 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 […]