“Autism and Strategies”
Go-To MeetingParticipants 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 […]
“Youth Substance Use Disorder”
Go-To MeetingSubstance 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 […]
“Understanding Child Birth Order”
RSU Adult & Community Education , Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTOBirth 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 […]
April Evening Support Group
Go-To MeetingYou 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 […]
“ADHD 101 – What We Want to Know but Forgot to Ask!”
Go-To MeetingThis 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, […]
May Afternoon Support Group
Go-To MeetingYou 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 […]
Join GEAR Parent Network Parent Staff and Maine Families at our CMHA Tailgate Kickoff Event!
This year’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness/Acceptance Tailgate Kick Off event is organized by parents as a token of our appreciation and to thanks Children’s Behavioral Health Providers and the Office […]
“Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Stigma Effects!”
May 8th and May 10th from 6-8:30 p.m. (a two part Special Event Presentation) Know the Facts! Substance use among youth and young adults is at its highest level. This […]
“What’s Your Parenting Style? Identifying Your Style and How it Affects Your Interaction with Your Children.
This workshop is intended to help you learn and identify your current parenting style and recognize the large impact that it has on your child’s development. We will review each […]
“ACEs, Being a Trauma-Informed Parent: Linking Childhood Trauma to Long-Term Health & Social Consequence”
Traumatic childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or substance abuse in the home can have long-term physical, psychological, behavioral and economic consequences. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study […]