January Support Group
Go-To Meetingheld 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 […]
Building Stronger Families Through Effective Communication
Go-To MeetingEffective 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 […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
RSU Adult & Community Education , Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTOSeasonal 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 […]
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Oh, My!
Go-To MeetingAre 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 […]
Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-Escalate Your Child
Go-To MeetingWhat 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 […]
Positive Behavioral Supports & Tantrum Management: Self-Preservation & Success in Parenting Children with Behavioral Health Needs
Go-To MeetingDo you sometimes feel like you don’t know how to help your child? Children with behavioral health needs do not come with a manual! This workshop will offer a framework […]
Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns
Go-To MeetingAre 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 […]
The Motivation Breakthrough: Six Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child
Go-To MeetingThis video 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 […]
Disaster Preparedness 101: Families Prepare & Empower Themselves to Persevere Through Traumatic Events and Unexpected Disaster
Go-To MeetingWhen 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 and needs […]
Disaster Preparedness 101: Families Prepare & Empower Themselves to Persevere Through Traumatic Events and Unexpected Disaster
RSU Adult & Community Education , Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTOWhen 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 and needs […]
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 […]
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, […]