BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gear Parent Network - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gear Parent Network 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T110320 CREATED:20251022T184542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T122946Z UID:7546-1775575800-1775581200@gearparentnetwork.org 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 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! \nTuesday afternoons from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.  Link to register: https://forms.gle/xT1y8T9uZVShR89P9 or call Megan Dickinson at 207-859-1580 \nThe G.E.A.R. Parent Network\, a program of Kennebec Behavioral Health\, 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/nurturing-parenting-for-families-in-recovery-7/ LOCATION:Zoom 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:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T110320 CREATED:20260319T131047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T131946Z UID:7626-1776247200-1776254400@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:What is Considered Child Abuse & Neglect in Maine? DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW[/butt \nOur children 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 Kennebec Behavioral Health\, 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. \nFollow the link to register to join us for this no-cost educational session: https://kbhmaine-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/rCr3wJK2QECL_L6pyyCJEA URL:https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/what-is-considered-child-abuse-neglect-in-maine-4/ LOCATION:Zoom 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:20260428T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T110320 CREATED:20251222T164739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T141206Z UID:7592-1777397400-1777402800@gearparentnetwork.org SUMMARY:Building Stronger Families Through Effective Communication DESCRIPTION:This is an in person only event \nEffective 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 Kennebec Behavioral Health\, 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-5/ LOCATION:The Opportunity Center\, 161 Davis Rd Bangor END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR