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SUMMARY:Nurturing Parenting for Families in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Held virtually every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30–5 p.m \nIf 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 12 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/youth 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!  Register online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpgJNGN2rk5Jn9mEZ4PlBDEKqv9IBGf_Pjks6ToNqjQJLIow/viewform or call Megan Dickinson at 207-859-1580.
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/nurturing-parenting-for-families-in-recovery-4/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bouffard%2C CFPS%2C Team Leader &amp%3B Regional Family Support Coordinator":MAILTO:DBouffard@kbhmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T130000
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SUMMARY:January Support Group
DESCRIPTION:held virtually every Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. \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/january-support-group/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T130000
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SUMMARY:Building Stronger Families Through Effective Communication
DESCRIPTION:Effective 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 within families. As parents\, we can master these skills and model them for our children. Join us in learning the various strategies that are at the heart of good communication. \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/building-stronger-families-through-effective-communication/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020527
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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. \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/seasonal-affective-disorder-or-sad-3/
LOCATION:RSU Adult & Community Education \, Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T180000
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SUMMARY:Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Oh\, My!
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 be challenging for grandparents today and uncover ideas and solutions for greater success and less stress. \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/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-oh-my/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T200000
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CREATED:20231207T212003Z
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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! \n  \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/defusing-challenging-behaviors-how-to-effectively-de-escalate-your-child-3/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
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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. Temper tantrums are disruptive behavior or emotional outbursts displayed in response to unmet needs or desires. Come and learn how to manage your child’s tantrums by using positive behavioral supports! \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/positive-behavioral-supports-tantrum-management-self-preservation-success-in-parenting-children-with-behavioral-health-needs-2/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T120000
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SUMMARY:Helping Your Child Manage Their Meltdowns
DESCRIPTION:Are 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 to help your child to be successful? You’re not alone! Join in the discussion about what meltdowns are and strategies that can be used to help your child better manage these meltdowns. \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/helping-your-child-manage-their-meltdowns/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020527
CREATED:20231227T191245Z
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UID:6311-1705514400-1705521600@gearparentnetwork.org
SUMMARY:The Motivation Breakthrough: Six Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child
DESCRIPTION:This 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 achieve. Rick Lavoie explodes common myths and gives specific advice for motivating children \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/the-motivation-breakthrough-six-secrets-to-turning-on-the-tuned-out-child-2/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bouffard%2C CFPS%2C Team Leader &amp%3B Regional Family Support Coordinator":MAILTO:DBouffard@kbhmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T200000
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UID:6314-1706205600-1706212800@gearparentnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness 101: Families Prepare & Empower Themselves to Persevere Through Traumatic Events and Unexpected Disaster
DESCRIPTION:When 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 of children and adolescents in times of unexpected disaster – even a pandemic. This workshop focuses on the reactions and needs of children and adolescents in times of unexpected disaster. Participants will learn how to become prepared\, engage their communities and emergency teams to effectively respond to the unique health and well-being needs of their children and youth. You will learn begin to plan and prepare for an emergency evacuation and learn strategies to make the unforeseen event more bearable and less traumatic. \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/disaster-preparedness-101-families-prepare-empower-themselves-to-persevere-through-traumatic-events-and-unexpected-disaster/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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