Dorchester & Worcester, March 2nd – April 10th, 2019. Free. Is your child on an IEP? Angry, sad, anxious, acting out or withdrawn? Are you concerned about how your child is behaving? Has your child been diagnosed with[...]

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,[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover, March 25th, 2019. Free. Heart-to-heart about mental health support group is for parents, caregivers and guardians caring for a child with a Learning Disability, ADHD or related condition. Open to[...]

Newton, MA, March 26th, 2019. Free. The Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety film covers the effects of anxiety on youth by telling the stories of young people who share first-hand accounts of the impact that angst has[...]

Marlborough, March 27th & 28th, 2019. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) Conference is for brain injury survivors, caregivers, families and professionals to gather and discuss the challenges faced by the brain injury community.[...]

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, March 27th, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents a workshop for guardians and parents regarding the unique needs of families in planning the financial and legal future[...]

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, MA, April 2nd, 2019. For parents, grandparents and caregivers of those in preschool and elementary school.  Are you looking for a positive and effective way to address challenging behavior in your young child? Hear practical[...]

Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, April 2nd, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents Leslie Bock, Mediator, Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals will be the speaker. * Hear the how and[...]

Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford, MA.  This general support group for caregivers of children and teens with special needs is hosted by the The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The Massachusetts Department of Mental health. The meetings[...]

Sharon Public Library, April 4th, 2019. Marci daCamara will discuss mindfulness and creative strategies to help out teens self-regulate their mood. All sessions will include an experiential portions so that participants can practice techniques. * Marci[...]

Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, April 4th, 2019.  Describes how to be an effective communicator, explains why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, clarifies how to establish effective communication[...]

Chelmsford, MA, April 4th, 2019. Speech and Language Pathologist, Karen Grabowski, and Special Educator & BCBA, Kristine Wiltz will describe executive functioning deficits and focus on how to address your child’s needs at home. Tools[...]

Sharon Public Library, April 4th, 2019. Marci daCamara will discuss ways to support different mental health needs within the family system * Marci daCamara, LMHC, works with clients ages 4 and up to create tailored coping[...]

Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, April 5th, 2019. Central Mass Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) will host its annual series of Citizens Legislative Breakfasts in the coming months. This is[...]

Beverly, MA, April 6th, 2019. Free. A workshop on suicide awareness for parents and caregivers presented by Merrimack Valley Samaritans. In addition to the training, a panel of experienced youth and parents will share there stories.[...]

Boston, State House, April 2nd, 2019 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free event for all people with disabilities and their support teams, families members and professionals. Hear from NAMI representatives about their Mental Health Massachusetts Legislative[...]

Mansfield, MA, April 9th, 2019. This presentation will focus on middle and high-school ages. Those who lack executive function skills may find it difficult to get started on homework, to follow through on projects, to manage their[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Natick, MA, April 10th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Hear what a neuropsychological evaluation is and how to interpret the test results. Specific information about what should be included in a comprehensive evaluation will be[...]

April 11th, 2019. Ages and Stages: Developmental Perspectives Throughout the Education of a Child, is for Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers.  Presentations will focus on essential[...]

North Reading Middle/High School, April 25th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies[...]

Braintree, April 11th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal protections for[...]

Newton, MA, April 12th& 13th, 2019. For Medical, mental health, healthcare professionals, and students who focus on the treatment and care of patients with eating disorders and subclinical eating disorders. Hear the latest treatment modality[...]

Boston, April 12th, 2019. Free to the public, all are welcome, including researchers, clinicians, psychologists, social workers, caregivers, patients, policy-makers, advocates, and community members. fees required for those working on credits. * The Bridging the[...]

Cambridge, MA, April 13th, 2019. Keynote Speaker Dr. Thema Bryan-Davis will discuss Embodied Healing. Dr. Thema is a professor at Pepperdine University, past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women, a licensed psychologist[...]

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[...]

Accept Education Collaborative, Natick, April 23, 2019. For parents of children ages toddler to ‘tween. This session will offer field-tested strategies so every child can navigate stormy waters without capsizing, and teaches how to create safe[...]

Log Cabin, Holyoke, April 24th, 2019. A training and educational event dedicated to the memory of Stephanie Moulton who spent her life in the service of others. For DMH and Provider Staff, individuals who receive services, and[...]

JFK Middle School in Northampton, April 25th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...]

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,[...]

Marlborough, MA, May 1st, 2019. Free. An afternoon of sharing strategies and information about how to help sustain long-term recovery from behavioral health conditions and exploring recovery across the lifespan. *Featuring journalist and sportscaster Trenni Kusnierek, who[...]

Devens, MA, May 1st, 2019. A full-day summit on the past, present, and future of social-emotional learning (SEL) in Massachusetts. This event aims to bring together educators, school and district leaders, policy makers, community organizations, and[...]

Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford, MA.  This general support group for caregivers of children and teens with special needs is hosted by the The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The Massachusetts Department of Mental health. The meetings[...]

Chelmsford, MA, May 1, 2019. A representative from the Federation of Children with Special Needs will explain the rights and responsibilities of a 504 Plan, who is eligible, what it contains, and the major differences[...]

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[...]

Attleboro Public Library, May 8th, 2019. Special education mediation is a process available at no cost through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). When the school personnel and parents disagree about the educational needs of[...]

Walpole, MA, May 9th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Presented by Dr. Laura Dudley, Department Head of the Applied Behavior Analysis Department at Northeastern University. Dr. Dudley has more than 20 years of experience in designing,[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

CENTRO, Fitchburg Massachusetts, May 14th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...]

Franklin, MA, May 16th, 2019. Speaker Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell practices child and adult psychiatrist. Both Ned and two of his children have ADHD themselves, and he recognizes the importance not just of proper diagnosis and[...]

George Potter Elementary School, Dartmouth, MA, May 16th, 2019. This workshop will be presented by Sara Rodrigues, MSW, LICSW. She will focus on the nature of anxiety in children & adolescents. Sarah will provide an overview[...]

Lexington, MA, May 16th, 2019. A common feature of weak executive function skills are reduced organization skills. Moving to higher graders “higher order thinking skills” to becomes more and more important. * Hear about practical strategies[...]

Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, May 16th, 2019. Author and mental-health mom Deborah Vlock will read “snapshots” from her new book, Parenting Children with Mental Health Challenges: A Guide to Life with Emotionally Complex Kids.[...]

Accept Education Collaborative, Natick, May 23rd, 2019. Self-regulation is a complex set of skills necessary for consistent performance, behavior and school readiness. Without them, a child may experience a life of chaos characterized by explosiveness, violence,[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]