Events in November 2021
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November 1, 2021(1 event)
NH Vocational Rehabilitation - Parent Information SessionNH Vocational Rehabilitation - Parent Information Session – If you have a child in high school, consider attending one of these information sessions from Vocational Rehabilitation and the services they provide. Registration required, email Marissa.Chan@doe.nh.gov
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November 2, 2021(1 event)
Special Education: It's More Than Just AcademicsSpecial Education: It's More Than Just Academics – Special Education: It's More Than Just Academics Presented by Maureen Shields: Parent Information Center Free virtual presentation! Register for Zoom link: patricia.hunt@lrcs.org
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November 3, 2021(2 events)
NH Online Suicide Prevention ConferenceNH Online Suicide Prevention Conference All Day Registration is OPEN for the NH Online Suicide Prevention Conference on November 3rd & 4th, 2021! Learn more & register: https://files.constantcontact.com/46cb78d6001/643b0261-80db-4783-99a4-0a7600f1ea6c.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0fipA1LMeAC3k2QpkkSiSDiAzUD9-yyL_3O0HwzaU8Vx-AK3cbvrMWPbg Managing Stress: Strategies for Recognizing & Reducing StressManaging Stress: Strategies for Recognizing & Reducing Stress – FREEWe all have stress in our lives. The stress is even greater for parents of a child with behavioral health needs. Please join us in the conversation and discovery of what stress is, how stress affects us, how to differentiate between good and bad stress and learn about some different stress relief and reduction strategies that can help us to live healthier lives. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: 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. Through 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. Register: https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/managing-stress-strategies-for-recognizing-reducing-stress/ |
November 4, 2021(3 events)
NH Online Suicide Prevention ConferenceNH Online Suicide Prevention Conference All Day Registration is OPEN for the NH Online Suicide Prevention Conference on November 3rd & 4th, 2021! Learn more & register: https://files.constantcontact.com/46cb78d6001/643b0261-80db-4783-99a4-0a7600f1ea6c.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0fipA1LMeAC3k2QpkkSiSDiAzUD9-yyL_3O0HwzaU8Vx-AK3cbvrMWPbg Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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Parent Support Group - Maine Parent FederationParent Support Group - Maine Parent Federation – First Thursdays of every month at noon. If you have any questions please reach out to Allison Wiest, awiest@mpf.org. |
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November 6, 2021(2 events)
Community Open Barn Event at UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc.Community Open Barn Event at UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. – Rain or Shine For More Information on UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center:
The Choose Love Tour - NHThe Choose Love Tour - NH – The Choose Love Tour is heading to Concord and UNH this weekend! Concord's event is from 11-3:30 on Saturday at the State House Lawn, and the event at UNH is from 10-12:30 on Sunday at the Child Study and Development Center.
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November 7, 2021 |
November 8, 2021(3 events)
Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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Charting the LifeCourse: Overview of Tools & PrinciplesCharting the LifeCourse: Overview of Tools & Principles – Join Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network to explore the framework created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live.
 Online “Open” Community Connection Session for Parents of Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22)Online “Open” Community Connection Session for Parents of Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22) – Parenting in the time of COVID-19 is especially difficult due to restrictions on normal activity and interaction. If you’re unsure how to provide structure with kids out of school, need some self-care, or if you’re feeling isolated from other adults and the community drop in to our community support sessions to connect with other parents via the Zoom online video conferencing links below. Sessions will be facilitated by AANE’s Child and Teen Services staff who know firsthand the need to maintain a balance for ourselves and our children when life brings the unexpected. WHEN: Monday, November 8, 2021 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET WHERE: Online via Zoom FACILITATORS: AANE Staff GROUP CAPACITY: 40 participants REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required. After you have registered, a confirmation email is sent with a link to attend the program. Registrants who do not receive the confirmation email should check their email spam folder. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Early registration is highly recommended as many programs fill quickly. |
November 9, 2021(9 events)
Youth Sex Education Virtual Summit- Northern New EnglandYouth Sex Education Virtual Summit- Northern New England – Registration is open for the 2021 Youth Sex Education Virtual Summit hosted by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England! This year, the Summit is open to attendees from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Youth are invited to join us online for a day of opportunities to connect and promote sexual health education, leadership, & community resources through workshops, panel discussions, and other exciting activities designed to provide you with information about sexual health that you can use! Date: Wednesday, December 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (there will be breaks!) Location: Online (zoom link will be sent to attendees) Registration is open to all high school-age youth (grades 9-12 or out-of-school youth ages 14-18) who live or go to school in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont. Participants will need to be able to access Zoom on their devices to participate. Adults who can support a group of their students to attend are welcome to attend (think of this as a virtual field trip opportunity!). Adult professionals who teach sexual health education in schools and at community organizations may attend, with the understanding that youth attendance and needs will be prioritized.
PPNNE reserves the right to deny registration to anyone to preserve and protect the safety and security of all participants. Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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Children's Behavioral Health Listening SessionChildren's Behavioral Health Listening Session – Your voice matters! As we gear up for the 2022 legislative session, we need your feedback to best support and strengthen Children's Behavioral Health in NH. Please join us and share what policy changes you hope to see prioritized in the coming year. Topics discussed will inform our work and decisions on what policies to address in the coming year. Please share with us below which issues you would like to discuss during the listening session. Building a Bridge: Navigating Youth to Adult TransitionBuilding a Bridge: Navigating Youth to Adult Transition – FREETransition planning is the key to ensuring success in adulthood for youth with disabilities. This workshop will teach parents and caregivers how to build the transitional bridge from children’s mental health services to adult mental health services in order to achieve successful post-secondary outcomes. Learn what you can do now to prepare, how adult services are different from school-based services, what is included in a transition plan, how to meet the unique needs of the individual, and how to empower youth to have a voice in the planning process. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: 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. Through 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. Register: https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/building-a-bridge-navigating-youth-to-adult-transition-2/ Leap into a World of Financial Capability by Supporting Individuals with Disabilities to Obtain Financial Literacy SkillsLeap into a World of Financial Capability by Supporting Individuals with Disabilities to Obtain Financial Literacy Skills – As individuals with disabilities consider and pursue competitive, integrated employment (CIE) options, they need to have access to accurate information to help them prepare financially for the influx of new income. Developing an individual budget, projecting ahead to avoid surpassing income limits associated with publicly financed health care and benefits, building assets, and saving for the future are just a few issues individuals with disabilities and their families must contend with. Without appropriate information and tools, individuals with disabilities may be discouraged from pursuing employment. This webinar will showcase promising practices that grantees have identified in supporting individuals with disabilities to work and advance economically without jeopardizing access to necessary benefits like Social Security, Medicaid-financed health care and long-term supports and services. Panelists will share examples of useful financial literacy tools and resources as part of the career planning and employment preparation process, building assets to achieve optimal economic advancement, and utilizing key savings vehicles like the ABLE Accounts and other consumer products to prepare for the future. Presenters: Johnette Hartnett, Ed.D Nicole LeBlanc Aleyta Zimmerman Robbie Breshears, Lead CWIC Keijhon Francis Cory Gilden, PhD, MS, MEd Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oB5JMDkxSL6z0PERSHdpTg
The Healthy Holiday Habits - How to be Mindful this Holiday Season with Q&AThe Healthy Holiday Habits - How to be Mindful this Holiday Season with Q&A – The holidays are right around the corner and now is a time more than ever to focus on your health! Join me on Tuesday, November 9th to learn more about prioritizing your overall wellbeing during this time. The Healthy Holiday Habits - How to be Mindful this Holiday Season presentation will review healthy holiday tips, how to be kind to yourself during this season and how to make this time of year less stressful. Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcumpqjoiH92fqFFS0oFLsrfxgZTl-52_?fbclid=IwAR2m3v0VwwHoRNQxUridmafvVBX7UBcrnhBcE4c1YxZtVgZIhgE6LUlsixk
YEAH Council NH Monthly MeetingYEAH Council NH Monthly Meeting – YEAH Council is for youth aged 14-26 who experience a disability or special healthcare need. Monthly meetings are held virtually from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please email Karin Harvey-Olson for the meeting zoom link: yeahcouncil@yahoo.com
Virtual Family Cooking ClassVirtual Family Cooking Class – Thanks to the support of their partners, and especially Joy Gagnon at UNH Extension, Project SUCCEED is offering their next Virtual Family Cooking Class on November 9th at 6:00 pm. Families who complete 6 classes will receive a cast-iron skillet! See flyer for registration information.
Stop the Silence. Start the Healing. Get Connected for a Cause.Stop the Silence. Start the Healing. Get Connected for a Cause. – Connected for a Cause is a series of sessions designed to bring families, schools, and the community together to dispel myths, share, support, and learn from one another to help provide better child health and wellness environments. Anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, feelings of being alone; due to COVID, families are struggling now more than ever before with their social and emotional health. The time to talk is now. Action for Healthy Kids, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), invite youth, parents, social workers, counselors, community members, and district and school staff to join us as we hear from a doctor and young adults having open and honest conversations about mental health. Engage with a panel of subject matter experts, clinicians, and community members here to share their stories and resources for support. 7:15 PM (ET), 6:15 PM (CT), 5:15 PM (MT), 4:15 PM (PT) This webinar will be archived for those unable to attend the live session. You will receive information about future sessions from Action for Healthy Kids. |
November 10, 2021(5 events)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training CourseYouth Mental Health First Aid Training Course – Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and then participate in a 5.5 to 6-hour, Instructor-led video conference. The Youth Mental Health First Aid course focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that shows there might be a challenge rather than on a specific disorder. You will learn an action plan for non-crisis and crisis scenarios. By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of the First Aider. • Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth. • Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development. • Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to non-crisis situations. • Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations. • Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Youth Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation. Cost: Free The 15th Annual Caregiver's ConferenceThe 15th Annual Caregiver's Conference – The 15th Annual Caregiver's Conference is free and virtual this year.
Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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Managing Stress During the HolidaysManaging Stress During the Holidays – FREEThe holiday season is here! While it is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it’s also the harbinger of stress for many of us. Join us and learn a few simple tips you could try to help reduce holiday stress before it begins so that it remains at a positive level rather than an overwhelming one. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: 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. Through 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. Register: https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/managing-stress-during-the-holidays/ Youth Survivors NetworkYouth Survivors Network –
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November 12, 2021(2 events)
Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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NHAS Monthly Meeting: Damian Peach & "The Planet Jupiter"NHAS Monthly Meeting: Damian Peach & "The Planet Jupiter" – Damian Peach will join the New Hampshire Astronomical Society for our November 2021 meeting and present on astrophotography and “The Planet Jupiter.” Damian is a world-renowned astrophotographer and astrophotography instructor. You can learn more at http://www.damianpeach.com. This will be a terrific presentation, and the NHAS monthly business meeting will follow. This event is open to the public so please feel free to invite friends and family! The Zoom information is provided below. Topic: NHAS Monthly Meeting: Damian Peach & "The Planet Jupiter" Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 818 6904 7129 Dial by your location |
November 13, 2021(1 event)
Tree and Shrub ID at Prescott FarmTree and Shrub ID at Prescott Farm – Enjoy a Saturday morning in nature. Your blood pressure will go down and your knowledge about native plants species will go up!
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November 14, 2021 |
November 15, 2021(2 events)
NH Transition State COP - 15th Annual Transition Summit -$100 CostNH Transition State COP - 15th Annual Transition Summit -$100 Cost All Day The New Hampshire Transition Community of Practice is pleased to invite you to the 15th annual statewide conference for training, collaboration, networking, and information that focuses exclusively on the transition-to-life-after-high-school of students with disabilities. This year's event will be ONLINE to safeguard access for the largest possible audience, with technical assistance from MFI Productions. Pre-registration is required and will remain open until November 12th! The registration fee of $100 includes a noon-time keynote session, three Spotlight sessions and access to bonus content! The keynote session will be 90 minutes, and Spotlight sessions will be 75 minutes in length with 15 minute breaks. ************KEYNOTE SESSION, 12:00PM************ The Art of Creating Opportunity with Denise Bissonnette We are very excited to bring you Denise Bissonnette as our keynote speaker. Denise is an internationally renowned writer, trainer, and keynote speaker. Denise brings together her talents as poet, writer, storyteller, teacher, and career developer to inspire people and organizations throughout North America to look beyond traditional concepts of job development and to craft livelihoods rooted in the individual genius of each person. For more about our keynote speaker, visit http://www.denisebissonnette.com Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eim70mlq03aa3888&oseq=&c=&ch=
Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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November 16, 2021(4 events)
Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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NH Foster Care Informational Session - NH DHHSNH Foster Care Informational Session - NH DHHS – Webinar opportunity! Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a New Hampshire child? New Hampshire needs more foster families in every community, especially for siblings and teens. Foster care keeps kids safe, helps families heal, and provides a path to family reunification. Keeping kids in their own communities helps them stay connected to their parents and relatives, their schools, and other settings most familiar to them.
Can you help support a family where you live? Learn more at a virtual information session! Sessions are held monthly.
Visit http://ow.ly/yFPC50DRcTP to register.
Maine Youth ChatMaine Youth Chat – A virtual group for youth and young adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs (14-26) Please contact Dylan Campbell, dcampbell@mpf.org for more information. IEP III: Student-Led IEPs: A Path to SuccessIEP III: Student-Led IEPs: A Path to Success – Young people are experts in their lives. Encouraging students to use their voices early helps to build self-advocacy skills. When students are involved in their IEP meetings they engage in self-determination and can practice different decision-making methods in a safe environment. Parents and schools can work together to build these skills in youth/young adults with disabilities.
Presented by: Dawn Monaco
More Information: Jeannine H. Brinkley jbrinkley@spanadvocacy.org
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November 17, 2021(1 event)
Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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November 18, 2021(6 events)
Arc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the LifecourseArc of Mass. 2021 Transition Conference & Charting the Lifecourse – The 2021 Transition Conference webinar series will be based on the Frameworks from Charting the LifeCourse. Families of loved ones 13-26 are encouraged to attend. Note: all sessions will have interpreters available. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eimxcw8m20d88a0c&oseq=&c=&ch= Schedule November 4 - Day 1:
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Stabilizing Housing for Families Part II: Understanding and Navigating Housing RightsStabilizing Housing for Families Part II: Understanding and Navigating Housing Rights – Families who have children of any age living with them who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges are more likely than others to experience homelessness. Additionally, during times of stress or crisis, children are less likely to be engaged in mental health and substance use support services - times when they and their families need help the most. Often, these children may act out by being loud or engaging in destructive behavior while symptomatic on the property. These behaviors may result in families facing eviction and homelessness. In the second part of this 2-part series presented by the Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC), we will share important information about understanding and navigating housing rights to help families regain housing stability. Our goal is to equip parents/caregivers, the family peers support workforce, and mental health and substance use professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to assist families who experiencing homelessness and/or to protect them from this traumatic experience before it occurs. Latino Grandfamilies: Helping Children Thrive Through Connection to Family and Cultural IdentityLatino Grandfamilies: Helping Children Thrive Through Connection to Family and Cultural Identity – Kinship care is a familiar practice in Latino families. Latinos have a long history of valuing community and emphasizing family including helping raise children in need of temporary or permanent families. While there is an informal tradition of Latino kinship care, factors such as forced family separation due to immigration enforcement, child welfare involvement, incarceration, and substance use have changed the landscape and needs of these caregivers and children. As the numbers of Latino families increase in the U.S., it is urgent we provide culturally appropriate and effective services to grandfamilies. Join Generations United for a virtual release event on a new resource designed to give resources and tips to child welfare agencies, other government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, so they can better serve all Latino grandfamilies regardless of child welfare involvement. Participants will hear an overview of the toolkit Latino Grandfamilies: Helping Children Thrive Through Connection to Family and Cultural Identity and learn about the unique strengths and challenges of Latino grandfamilies and tips and techniques for supporting them. Speakers include: By registering for this event, you agree to receive occasional emails from Generations United. Returning to In-person Learning for You and Your ChildReturning to In-person Learning for You and Your Child – Please join us on November 18, 2021 Michael McSheehan will be presenting a two-hour remote workshop for Community Bridges families discussing: - Social - emotional well-being in the context of academic pressures.
Surviving Parenting: Self-Care is NEVER SelfishSurviving Parenting: Self-Care is NEVER Selfish – November 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmFREE 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. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: 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. Through 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. Register: https://gearparentnetwork.org/event/surviving-parenting-self-care-is-never-selfish/
NH Foster Care Informational Session - NH DHHSNH Foster Care Informational Session - NH DHHS – Webinar opportunity! Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a New Hampshire child? New Hampshire needs more foster families in every community, especially for siblings and teens. Foster care keeps kids safe, helps families heal, and provides a path to family reunification. Keeping kids in their own communities helps them stay connected to their parents and relatives, their schools, and other settings most familiar to them.
Can you help support a family where you live? Learn more at a virtual information session! Sessions are held monthly.
Visit http://ow.ly/yFPC50DRcTP to register.
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November 19, 2021 |
November 20, 2021(3 events)
International Survivors of Suicide Loss DayInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss Day All Day Disability Justice - ABLENH Seacoast ChapterDisability Justice - ABLENH Seacoast Chapter – Join Seacoast ABLE NH for a disability justice visibility on November 20th in Dover! Attend to learn about our work, become an ally for disability justice, play disability rights trivia, enjoy hot drinks & baked goods, and hear from local advocates. Invite friends via our Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/fvk1jeN5u
Disability Justice - ABLENH Seacoast ChapterDisability Justice - ABLENH Seacoast Chapter – Join Seacoast ABLE NH for a disability justice visibility on November 20th in Dover! Attend to learn about our work, become an ally for disability justice, play disability rights trivia, enjoy hot drinks & baked goods, and hear from local advocates. Invite friends via our Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/fvk1jeN5u
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November 23, 2021(2 events)
Drug Free is Up to Me: Virtual Youth SummitDrug Free is Up to Me: Virtual Youth Summit – Youth & Schools are invited to register for the Nov. 23 Virtual Youth Summit highlighting the dangers of substance misuse. Register: https://form.jotform.com/212794740348159
Do You Speak Teen? ‘mnE Ps dnt bleev der is a gNR8N d/c b/t em n thr teenDo You Speak Teen? ‘mnE Ps dnt bleev der is a gNR8N d/c b/t em n thr teen – FREECommunicating with teens today is more challenging than ever but not impossible! This workshop will explore modern technology and give you some new ideas to peek into your teen’s world. The framework of the 40 Developmental Assets® will also be shared. Minneapolis-based Search Institute® has identified 40 building blocks of healthy development – known as “developmental assets” – that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring and responsible adults. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: 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. Through 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. |
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November 29, 2021(1 event)
Positive Behavioral Supports & Tantrum Management: Self-Preservation & Success in Parenting Children with Behavioral Health NeedsPositive Behavioral Supports & Tantrum Management: Self-Preservation & Success in Parenting Children with Behavioral Health Needs – FREEDo 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. Come and learn how to manage your child’s tantrums by using positive behavioral supports! About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: 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. Through 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. |
November 30, 2021(2 events)
Maine Youth ChatMaine Youth Chat – A virtual group for youth and young adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs (14-26) Please contact Dylan Campbell, dcampbell@mpf.org for more information. Holiday Gift Ideas for Children and Youth who are Visually ImpairedHoliday Gift Ideas for Children and Youth who are Visually Impaired – Join us for our next NH ParentConnect zoom meeting to discuss and learn about “Holiday Gift Ideas for Children and Youth who are Visually Impaired!” The parent meeting will be held on November 30th Tuesday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Click on the link for the invitation to the parent zoom meeting with live links so you can get directly connected to register. PC-Holiday-Gifts-2021-V1
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December 1, 2021(5 events)
Youth Sex Education Virtual Summit- Northern New EnglandYouth Sex Education Virtual Summit- Northern New England – Registration is open for the 2021 Youth Sex Education Virtual Summit hosted by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England! This year, the Summit is open to attendees from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Youth are invited to join us online for a day of opportunities to connect and promote sexual health education, leadership, & community resources through workshops, panel discussions, and other exciting activities designed to provide you with information about sexual health that you can use! Date: Wednesday, December 1 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (there will be breaks!) Location: Online (zoom link will be sent to attendees) Registration is open to all high school-age youth (grades 9-12 or out-of-school youth ages 14-18) who live or go to school in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont. Participants will need to be able to access Zoom on their devices to participate. Adults who can support a group of their students to attend are welcome to attend (think of this as a virtual field trip opportunity!). Adult professionals who teach sexual health education in schools and at community organizations may attend, with the understanding that youth attendance and needs will be prioritized.
PPNNE reserves the right to deny registration to anyone to preserve and protect the safety and security of all participants. Disaster Preparedness 101: Families Prepare and Empower Themselves to Persevere Through Traumatic Events and Unexpected DisasterDisaster Preparedness 101: Families Prepare and Empower Themselves to Persevere Through Traumatic Events and Unexpected Disaster – 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. This workshop focuses on the reactions and needs of children and adolescents in times of unexpected disaster. Participants will learn how to engage their communities and emergency teams to effectively respond to the unique health and well-being needs of their children and youth. Families will begin to plan and prepare for an emergency evacuation and learn strategies to make the unforeseen event more bearable and less traumatic. About the G.E.A.R. Parent Network: 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. Through 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. Supporting Families SummitSupporting Families Summit – Register for the virtual event.
The 10-year anniversary of the National Agenda for Supporting Families with a Member with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (developed at the Wingspread Conference) provides an opportunity to celebrate a decade of learning and discuss today’s context and the current reality of supporting families in several key priority areas, such as:
Join as the Community of Practice for Supporting Families partners, in collaboration with the Administration for Community Living, to reflect on how far we have come and envision where we can go. All are welcome, but registration is required. Register for the event ACL.gov
Advancing Independence, integration, and inclusion throughout life.
School Mental Health Virtual Learning Series - Educator Well-beingSchool Mental Health Virtual Learning Series - Educator Well-being – The Central East MHTTC in collaboration with the National Center for School Mental Health is pleased to offer a school mental health webinar series with a focus on advancing high-quality, sustainable school mental health from a multi-tiered system of support, trauma-sensitive, and culturally responsive and equitable lens. OBJECTIVES School-Mental-Health-Virtual-Learning-Series-November-June-21-and-22 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J0JsIW9aQha19AUlzFAGiQ
YEAH Council NH Monthly MeetingYEAH Council NH Monthly Meeting – YEAH Council is for youth aged 14-26 who experience a disability for special healthcare needs, Monthly meetings are held virtually from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please email Karin Harvey- Olson for the meeting zoom link yeahcouncil@yahoo.com |
December 2, 2021(1 event)
Parent Support Group - Maine Parent FederationParent Support Group - Maine Parent Federation – First Thursdays of every month at noon. If you have any questions please reach out to Allison Wiest, awiest@mpf.org. |
December 3, 2021(1 event)
Art Night in Bedford, NHArt Night in Bedford, NH – Social event for creative young adults living with autism. Come work with a variety of art mediums while meeting friends. No artistic knowledge or experience is needed. 1st class - December 3rd. Ages 18+, meeting in Bedford, NH on the 1st Friday of each month (with additional meetings to be added later if the group wants them). No charge, just provide your own art supplies. Please email if you are interested or have questions sherylgoedecke @yahoo.com |
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