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SUMMARY:“Summer Safety: Keeping it Cool\, Preventing Heat Related Illness and Sun Safety for Children"
DESCRIPTION:Sunburn\, heat cramps\, heat stroke and skin cancer often are not thought of when you are enjoying the outdoors. Learn about the importance of keeping your children and yourself safe while having fun in the sun!  Parents are welcomed in sharing their challenges and ideas how they deal with the sun protection and other summertime problems. \nAbout the G.E.A.R. Parent Network \nThe 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 parents for parents providing services for parents of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns. \nThrough parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge\, G.E.A.R. Parent Network empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs.
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/summer-safety-keeping-it-cool-preventing-heat-related-illness-and-sun-safety-for-children/
LOCATION:RSU Adult & Community Education \, Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO
ORGANIZER;CN="Shannan Boyorak%2C CFPS%2C  Regional Parent Support Coordinator":MAILTO:SBoyorak@CrisisAndCounseling.org
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SUMMARY:“What are Family Peer Specialists and how do they Support Maine Families?”
DESCRIPTION:The Family Peer Specialist (FPS) role has been in Maine to support families who have children/youth with special medical\, emotional and behavioral health needs for over 25 years. During the past 10 years this role has quickly evolved to being one of not only providing emotional support and resource sharing to also reducing feelings of isolation by providing opportunities to learn from and support each other; build family protective factors\, resiliency and strength; and practice vital parenting skills in an environment free from shame\, blame and judgment. Join us to learn about the family organizations in Maine who offer you free parent peer support\, the three levels of support\, FPS role/credentialing and the benefits to the family and service delivery system when family peer specialists are utilized! \nAbout the G.E.A.R. Parent Network \nThe 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 parents for parents providing services for parents of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns. \nThrough parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge\, G.E.A.R. Parent Network empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs.
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/what-are-family-peer-specialists-and-how-do-they-support-maine-families/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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SUMMARY:June Afternoon Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 who share similar life experiences. If you are a parent wanting support\, or a parent/caregiver of a child with behavioral\, emotional\, or developmental health needs\, please consider joining to meet and compare notes with other parents who truly understand the journey you are on. Note: Keep in mind that if there is no support group participation within 30 minutes of start time the virtual platform will be ended. \nMeets weekly….6/7\, 6/14\, 6/21 and 6/28
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/june-afternoon-support-group-2/
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SUMMARY:“Positive Behavioral Supports & Tantrum Management: Self-Preservation & Success in Parenting Children with Behavioral Health Needs”
DESCRIPTION:Do 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 to understand the nature of your child’s behavior and methods to flexibly respond to the needs your child presents. Positive behavioral supports emphasize practical ideas about how to meet your child where they are and utilize their motivation to increase success. Understanding and using Stage of Change concepts\, maximizing provider involvement\, and enhancing natural supports will be emphasized to provide usable tools that can be applied in a variety of real-life situations. Join us to learn more how to manage your child’s tantrums by using positive behavioral supports! \nAbout the G.E.A.R. Parent Network \nThe 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 parents for parents providing services for parents of children with emotional and behavioral health concerns. \nThrough parent-to-parent sharing of experiences and knowledge\, G.E.A.R. Parent Network empowers parents of children with behavioral health needs to build on their family’s strengths and to advocate for their family’s needs.
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/positive-behavioral-supports-tantrum-management-self-preservation-success-in-parenting-children-with-behavioral-health-needs/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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SUMMARY:June Evening Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 who share similar life experiences. If you are a parent wanting support\, or a parent/caregiver of a child with behavioral\, emotional\, or developmental health needs\, please consider joining to meet and compare notes with other parents who truly understand the journey you are on. Note: Keep in mind that if there is no support group participation within 30 minutes of start time the virtual platform will be ended.
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/june-evening-support-group/
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