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SUMMARY:Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:If you are a parent\, caregiver or working on your recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on your family\, parenting style\, and your relationship with your child/youth\, please join us for this FREE 17 week program. You will explore hands on activities\, along with guided discussions to enhance your self-awareness and increase your ability to relate to your child/children in a safe and supportive environment surrounded by parents and caregivers who share similar life experiences. Join us to explore ideas and build skills; strengthen your connection with your child or youth! Call Jenny at 207-859-2521 or register online at: https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctceihrTMuHteI7o14lSv9bWlUPeXQ32dM#/registration \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/nurturing-parenting-for-families-in-recovery-3/
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SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:You are NOT Alone! If you are a parent wanting support\, or are a parent/caregiver of a child with behavioral\, emotional\, or developmental health needs\, please consider joining us to meet and compare notes with other parents who truly understand the journey you are on. 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 either in person when specified below\, or virtually from the comfort of your home and chat with other parents who share similar life experiences. \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/parent-support-group/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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SUMMARY:Empowering Young Adults with ID/DD
DESCRIPTION:Young adults with intellectual and developmental disability labels are more capable\, more fulfilled\, and safer when parents support their empowerment. In this workshop\, parents will explore how being an ally to their young adult’s independence can not only support individual development but also the strengthen relationships. Come learn skills and resources for supported decision-making and self-advocacy! \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. \n  \n 
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/empowering-young-adults-with-id-dd/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T180000
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SUMMARY:Defusing Challenging Behaviors: How to Effectively De-Escalate Your Child
DESCRIPTION: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 worse in those intense situations. Join us in learning to use different techniques that can help defuse a situation before it gets worse! \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. \n 
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/defusing-challenging-behaviors-how-to-effectively-de-escalate-your-child-2/
LOCATION:RSU Adult & Community Education \, Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO
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SUMMARY:Take Action Against Bullying
DESCRIPTION:October is Bullying Awareness Month! Bullying has become such a widespread problem it is now being recognized as a major mental health concern for children and youth\, having been found to leave long-term emotional scars and psychological effects similar to anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress. This workshop will help you identify the warning signs of both the victim and the bully. Prevention and effective coping skills will be explored. \n  \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/take-action-against-bullying/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
DESCRIPTION: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 US study found rates of SAD were 7 times higher in New Hampshire then in California suggesting the farther we are from the equator\, the more likely we are to develop Seasonal Affective Disorder. Join us for an educational and STRESS-LESS evening learning about SAD and how to deal with it. \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. \n 
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/seasonal-affective-disorder-or-sad/
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