A training for parents/caregivers !!! Focus is on educational advocacy, including what to do when your child is struggling in school, the PPT process, laws parents need to know, effective communication and collaboration skills, how to work with school professionals when disagreements occur, and resources for parents with children who have behavioral health challenges. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-your-childs-best-advocate-tickets-428917282137

Interested in starting your own support group or have a current support group and would like to enhance your facilitation skills, JOIN US  ! This training addresses the need to nurture, empower, and educate families of children with mental health, behavioral or emotional challenges who are current facilitators or are interested in facilitating support groups. Participants will learn the following skills: listening awareness, communication skills, stages of human emotional response, strategies for handling challenging and difficult behaviors, facilitator skills and…

A workshop for FAMILY LEADERS ! This workshop helps family members understand the networks of care and the expanding opportunities for families to share their knowledge and expertise. Topics include: - The development of family-driven and youth guided care. - Developing skills to bring family voice to local, regional and state decision-making tables. - Advancing family engagement in policy and practice. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agents-of-change-network-of-care-tickets-429194401007  

A workshop that introduces youth to the Children’s Behavioral Health System & to mental health as an important part of your overall health. CONNECTing Youth focuses on three pillars — Physical, Mental and Social Health and allows the participants to see how they can all be interconnected. The presentation also dedicates time to discuss the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness as it relates to the culture of their school and community. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-youth-tickets-424080414937

WHAT'S YOUR STORY ?!? Focus is on walking youth and young adults through the process of telling their stories honestly and exactly the way you want in your own words. The workshop discusses the sharing circle, the importance of knowing your audience and understanding how to apply the pain to power philosophy. The workshop closes with participants beginning to create an outline for their story. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-persuasive-storytelling-youth-tickets-424100033617

This workshop will focus on educational advocacy, what to do when your child is struggling in school, the PPT process, laws parents need to know, effective communication and collaboration skills, how to work with school professionals when disagreements occur, and resources for parents with children who have behavioral health challenges. We will also explain each page of the (IEP) Individualized Educational Plan https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-your-childs-best-advocate-tickets-503523200447  

Come and hear about the supports our FAVOR Peer Support Program offers to youth/families !!! The Family Peer Support Program provides direct peer support services to families with children who have medical, mental, or behavioral health challenges. Our Family Peer Support Program assist families who need to navigate the special education and mental health care service systems. Our Peer Support Specialist work collaboratively with parents/caregivers, youth, schools, and other service providers. Family Peer Support Specialists empower families and help them participate fully in…

A workshop that introduces youth to the Children’s Behavioral Health System & to mental health as an important part of your overall health. CONNECTing Youth focuses on three pillars — Physical, Mental and Social Health and allows the participants to see how they can all be interconnected. The presentation also dedicates time to discuss the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness as it relates to the culture of their school and community. CONNECTing Youth allows time to brainstorm ways…

A workshop for FAMILY LEADERS !!! This workshop helps family members understand the networks of care and the expanding opportunities for families to share their knowledge and expertise. Topics include: - The development of family-driven and youth guided care - Developing skills to bring family voice to local, regional and state decision-making tables - Advancing family engagement in policy and practice https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agents-of-change-network-of-care-tickets-525873922057

Estos talleres se enfocan en la defensa educativa, incluyendo qué hacer cuando su hijo/a tiene dificultades en la escuela, el proceso del PPT, las leyes que los padres deben saber, las habilidades de comunicación y colaboración efectivas, cómo trabajar con el personal de la escuela cuando ocurren desacuerdos y recursos para los padres que tienen niños con problemas de salud conductual. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/como-ser-el-mejor-defensora-de-su-hijoa-tickets-525887903877