Salem, November 6th – 20th, 2018.  An education support group for teens to talk about all issues of depression without judgement. For middle school and high school students –  support the middle or high school student in[...]

Westford, MA, November 5th – December 17, 2018. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...]

Westford, MA, November 6th – December 18th, 2018. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...]

Sharon, MA, November 19th, 2018. The Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) will present Dr. Keitnerwill, Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry, at Brown University. He will discus how mental wellness includes our[...]

Milton, November 26th, 2018.  Jessica Minahan, author of  “The Behavior Code” will discuss anxiety and reducing anxiety in children. Without intervention, children with anxiety are at risk for poor performance, diminished learning, and social/behavior problems in[...]

Marlborough, November 27th, 2018. An opportunity for Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), Foster / Adoptive and Kinship Caregivers, Educators, Child Welfare Providers, Community Partners and Others to experience education and networking. Attendees will come away[...]

Leominster Office of Emergency Management, November 28th, 2018. University of PPAL The Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) is a statewide family run organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well being of children, youth and families through education, advocacy and partnership. Participants will learn:  [...]

Lexington High School Auditorium, November 29th, 2018. Hear Gina Gallagher and Patricia Terrasi, local authors of the book, Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children, and founders of[...]

Needham, November 29th, 2018.  Free. For students with dyslexia to be successful, learning to read is important—but they also need to helped to feel good about school and their abilities. Join educator and nonprofit leader Christian[...]

Westford, MA, December 2nd, 2018. A relaxed afternoon of conversation, connection, cookies and a book signing with Boston area based Deb Vlock, author of Parenting Children With Mental Health Challenges: A Guide To Life With Emotionally Complex[...]

Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]

Natick, December 5th, 2018. All behavior in children is a means of communication and has meaning. Understanding behavior from various perspectives allows more positive family interactions. Developing cooperative routines with our children can help improve relationships[...]

John Parker Middle School, Taunton, December 6th, 2018. Families, educators, professional staff, and community agencies will hear an overview of the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative services (CBHI), which is a network of services available to children[...]

Lexington, December 8th, 2018. The Massachusetts Chapter of the Tourette Association of America offers a support group for anyone interested within the Tourette community. Be part of a regularly-occurring gathering of those affected by Tourette, to share[...]

Marlborough, December 11th, 2018. Attendees will be introduced to possible signs of Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Attention Challenges, Autism Spectrum disorders and many more challenges that may contribute to disruptive behavior. Hear strategies to manage emotionally challenging[...]

Andover, December 19th, 2018. Free and open to the public. Geared towards parents of children between the ages of 4 – 24 years old or for school professionals – faculty, counseling and heath center staff[...]

Westford, MA, January 7th – February 25th, 2019. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...]

Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]

Westford, MA, January 8th – February 26th, 2019. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...]

Andover, January 16th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Geared towards parents of children between the ages of 4 – 24 years old or for school professionals – faculty, counseling and heath center staff[...]

Northshore Education Consortium in Beverly, January 16 & 17th, 2018. For anyone who works with or simply has contact with adolescents and wants to increase their knowledge of mental health in this age group. * Not intended[...]

Franklin, January 17th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Anxiety in Relation to Learning/Developmental Disabilities and How to Address it in the IEP” will be presented by Dr. Erin Gibbon’s. Dr. Gibbons area of focus is neuropsychological assessment of[...]

Stony Brook Middle School in Westford, January 17th, 2019. The speaker will be Dr. Elizabeth Englander, a founder and director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center, which delivers free anti-violence and anti-bullying programs, resources, and research to[...]

Plymouth, January 22nd, 2019. For parents and educators. Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for emotional and behavioral control. Learn how executive functioning skills play a[...]

Goodnow Library, Sudbury, January 29th, 2018. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents *The Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Learning. Cognitive dysfunction is believed to have a strong correlation with mental health[...]

Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]

Stony Brook Middle School in Westford, February 7th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Appropriate for parents, teens, teachers, and anyone else who works with children and young adults. The speakers will be Sue Hanly, RN,[...]

Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]

Goodnow Library, Sudbury, March 7th, 2018. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents *Executive Function Workshop for Parents & Teens. A workshop designed for teens and their parents, covering the basic definition of[...]

Westford, MA, March 12th – April 23rd, 2019. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...]

Andover, March 13th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Geared towards parents of children between the ages of 4 – 24 years old or for school professionals – faculty, counseling and heath center staff[...]

Ashland Middle School, March 14th, 2019. Speaker Lynne Mitchell is a clinical social worker with over 20 years experience working with children, teens, schools, and families. She has designed and taught numerous classes for parents of[...]

Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]

Boston, April 12th, 2019. Free to the public, fees required for those working on credits. The Bridging the Divide: Mental Health and Cancer Care symposium is designed to raise awareness about disparities in cancer care for[...]

Westford, MA, March 11th – April 27th, 2019. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...]

Westford, MA, April 29th – June 10th, 2019. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...]

Westford, MA, April 30th – June 11th, 2019. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...]

Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]