Kennebec, Somerset & Franklin Counties Paige Cummings/Diane Bouffard, Regional Parent Support Coordinator  612-8996“Seasonal Affective Disorder” Presented by: Paige Cummings/Diane Bouffard, Regional Parent Support Coordinator  Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect adults, teens and children.  It’s estimated about 6 in every 100 people (6%) experience SAD. One US study found the rates of SAD were 7 times higher in New Hampshire than in Florida, suggesting the farther we live from the equator the more likely we are to develop SAD.  Join us for an educational and STRESS LESS evening learning about SAD and how to deal with it. 

 Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St., Waterville Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Crisis and Counseling, 10 Caldwell Rd., Augusta 

 Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Youth & Family Services, 5 Commerce Dr., Skowhegan

“Positive Behavioral Supports & Tantrum Management: Self-Preservation & Success in Parenting Children with Behavioral Health Needs” Presented by: Paige Cummings/Diane Bouffard, Regional Parent Support Coordinator  

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 emphasizes practical ideas about how to meet your child where they are at 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 control your child’s tantrums by using Behavior Management.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St., Waterville

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Crisis and Counseling, 10 Caldwell Rd., Augusta             

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Youth & Family Services, 5 Commerce Dr., Skowhegan

 “Take Action Against Bullying” Presented by: Paige Cummings/Diane Bouffard, Regional Parent Support Coordinator

 Bullying has become such a widespread problem it is now being recognized as a major mental health concern for children and youth, having been found to leave long term emotional scars and psychological effects similar to anxiety disorders and post traumatic stress.   This workshop will help you identify the warning signs of both the victim and the bully.  Prevention and effective coping skills will be explored.  

Tuesday, March 4, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St., Waterville

Tuesday, March 11, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Crisis and Counseling, 10 Caldwell St., Augusta             

Tuesday, March 25, 2012 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Youth & Family Services, 5 Commerce Dr., Skowhegan

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