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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-5/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T130000
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SUMMARY:April 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.
URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/april-support-group/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T180000
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SUMMARY:Impulsivity & Disruptive Behaviors in Children & Youth
DESCRIPTION:All children and youth have outbursts from time to time\, however some do have much difficulty in their ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors even when adverse consequences may occur. This lack of self-control can cause significant distress or impairment in a child’s or youth’s life. A number of different diagnoses are unified by impulsive and disruptive behaviors including oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)\, conduct disorder (CD)\, and impulse control disorder (ICD). In this workshop you will learn more about the disorders defined in the chapter on disruptive\, impulse-control\, and conduct disorders by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders\, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)\, what treatments are available\, and what parents/caregivers can do to better respond to impulsive and disruptive behavior. \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/impulsivity-disruptive-behaviors-in-children-youth/
LOCATION:RSU Adult & Community Education \, Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T100000
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SUMMARY:Basic Advocacy! How to Advocate for What Your Kids Need!
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean being a good advocate? Many parents and caregivers have faced challenges in getting their child’s or youth’s behavioral health and educational needs met. Having your heart in the right place is very important\, but is only the beginning. It is also important to know that the advocacy process doesn’t need to be confrontational. Learning to communicate and advocate effectively with service providers\, doctors and teachers is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s needs are being met. You can have ongoing\, collaborative and constructive relationships with others. Developing your advocacy skills is the next step to forming your own strategies about how to solve problems\, resolve conflicts and become a more effective advocate. \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/basic-advocacy-how-to-advocate-for-what-your-kids-need/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000
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CREATED:20240314T213017Z
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SUMMARY:Toxic Chemicals and Our Children’s Developing Brains
DESCRIPTION:Why is environmental health so important? Consider the following information: At least 1 in every 59 children has one or several learning disabilities. In the 1970s\, autism was estimated to have affected about 1 in 2\,500 to 5\,000 children. In 2022\, the rate was 1 in 44 and today it is 1 in 36. Boys are 4x more likely to be autistic. In January 2020\, there were 31\,991 Maine students with identified disabilities. Two years later\, there were 32\,641 students with an identified disability and an individualized education plan\, or 19.5% of all students. This was 650 more than the previous 2 years. Join us and learn why it is important to protect your family from toxic chemical exposures. \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/toxic-chemicals-and-our-childrens-developing-brains/
LOCATION:Capehart Boys and Girls Clubhouse\, 28 Downeast Circle\, Bangor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T130000
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SUMMARY:What is Considered Child Abuse & Neglect in Maine?
DESCRIPTION:April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Our children and youth are our future and child abuse and neglect is everybody’s business! In this workshop learn what is considered child abuse; state and national statistics; what Maine law is and how to report child abuse or neglect; the difference between “punishment” vs. “discipline”; child behavioral management examples and what are family and child protective factors; in addition to sharing stories of parenting lessons learned. \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/what-is-considered-child-abuse-neglect-in-maine-3/
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:20240422T180000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T203000
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SUMMARY:April 23 Evening Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 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/april-23-evening-support-group/
LOCATION:Go-To Meeting
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