BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gear Parent Network - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gear Parent Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T143000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T161944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T123057Z UID:6602-1714568400-1716993000@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:May 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/may-support-group/ LOCATION:Go-To Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T151616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T122806Z UID:6559-1715005800-1715011200@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:19th Annual Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Tailgate Kickoff Event! DESCRIPTION:Join us again this year for our Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Tailgate Kick-Off event which is organized by parents to bring acceptance about the importance of social justice and to show that positive mental health is essential our kids healthy development throughout their lifespan. Hear parents and youth share their lived experience of their paths to social justice & resilience! (no rain date will be held)\nWe are also distributing Advocacy Toolkits to children’s mental health providers and educators statewide. The kits will contain acceptance materials to display and distribute so you may join us in lighting the path to social justice for children and youth! If you cannot attend you may print resources here https://gearparentnetwork.org/cmhm/ or call 1-800-264-9224 to order your CMHA toolkit. URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/19th-annual-childrens-mental-health-acceptance-tailgate-kickoff-event/ LOCATION:Crisis and Counseling Centers 10 Caldwell Rd Augusta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T152207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T152208Z UID:6562-1715162400-1715169600@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion: Gaining Awareness of Individualization DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special Children’s Mental Health Acceptance presentation that you will find informative and enlightening about the person-centered approach to living! All individuals have a unique potential to live meaningful\, purposeful lives. Let’s learn how to become more aware of accepting individuals for who they are\, what their vision & goals are and honor them where they’re at in their individualized process of enhancing their lives. \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/diversity-inclusion-gaining-awareness-of-individualization/ LOCATION:Go-To Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T152652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T152652Z UID:6566-1715335200-1715342400@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:Reactive Attachment Disorder/RAD DESCRIPTION:Robert is an adoptive parent of two special needs children (now adults). Dr. Walker has almost forty years of experience training and supporting parents and professionals in the areas of adoption\, foster care\, and attachment related trauma. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology\, and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. His Ph.D. work focused on communication\, attachment\, and emotion in biological and non-biological family systems. His dissertation research examined the effects of dysregulated children on their biological and non-biological families and their family environments. \nJoin us for this special Children’s Mental Health Acceptance event\, where Dr. Walker will discuss the implications of making a home for an Attachment Disordered child. He will discuss the effects of such a placement on the environment of the family and the implications of RAD on the parenting methods that must be employed in an effort to help the child overcome the effects of their early life trauma. Dr. Walker believes that by increasing your understanding of the true nature of the deficits caused by early life trauma\, parents can more easily address those needs and by doing so\, fairly rapidly improve the climate within their families. URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/reactive-attachment-disorder-rad/ LOCATION:Go-To Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T153039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153039Z UID:6570-1715605200-1715612400@gearparentnetwork.org 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. \n  URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/building-stronger-families-through-effective-communication-2/ LOCATION:Go-To Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Bouffard%2C CFPS%2C Team Leader &%3B Regional Family Support Coordinator":MAILTO:DBouffard@kbhmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T153453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T205342Z UID:6573-1715623200-1715630400@gearparentnetwork.org 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! \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-4/ LOCATION:RSU Adult & Community Education \, Bucksport High School 102 Broadway #1 and GOTO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T153829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T153829Z UID:6576-1715767200-1715774400@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:Youth Substance Use Disorder DESCRIPTION:KNOW the facts! Substance use with overdose among our youth and young adults in Maine is at its highest level. Knowledge is power so please join us for this presentation on why does it happen in youth and how does it affect our youth\, the risk factors; what to look for\, what to do about it along with treatment and supports. This information can be used to inform yourself and to begin these important conversations with your children and youth. \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/youth-substance-use-disorder-2/ LOCATION:Go-To Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T154252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T162706Z UID:6579-1715882400-1715887800@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders! Youth Leadership: 101 DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Rights Maine’s Youth Self-Advocacy Team in an activity-based Leadership Training! We will explore what makes influential leaders successful\, practice strategies become leaders in our everyday life\, and set goals to start thinking about the future! Young Mainers aged 14-25 encouraged to attend! Our training provides several opportunities for discussion to build connection between participants and will offer several opportunities to connect after our training ends. Check out our growing community of self-advocates on Instagram @ysap_drm or on faceboom.com/DRM-YouthSelfAdvocacy \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/discovering-tomorrows-leaders-youth-leadership-101/ LOCATION:Go-To Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063813 CREATED:20240315T154615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T154615Z UID:6583-1716228000-1716235200@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:Surviving Parenting: Self-Care is NEVER Selfish DESCRIPTION:Self-care often becomes an afterthought for parents and caregivers. The ability to treat and understand oneself with respect and kindness can be especially elusive when raising a family. In this workshop\, you will learn how stress and anxiety affect all of us and what you can do about it. You will do a self-care checkup and tools will be shared to create positive thinking. Join us to discover how to cope when your life is full but your energy tank is running on empty. \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/surviving-parenting-self-care-is-never-selfish/ LOCATION:Go-To Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T143000 DTSTAMP:20260424T063814 CREATED:20240315T154959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T165915Z UID:6586-1716467400-1716474600@gearparentnetwork.org 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-2/ LOCATION:Capehart Boys and Girls Clubhouse\, 28 Downeast Circle\, Bangor END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR