Bridgewater, January 5th – March 2nd, 2019. Specifically designed for children in grades 4-6 who experience anxiety. Creativity has the ability to decrease stress, help with problem solving and increase self-esteem, and build community. The goal[...]

Bridgewater, January 5th – March 2nd, 2019. In this “So Stressed” art group, teens will explore how the creative process can help soothe the nervous system, create inner calm, and increase resilience in times of stress.[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 24th, 2019. An informational session discussing strategies and interventions for helping students experiencing social,emotional or behavior difficulties at home and/or at school. Hear useful information for helping students across settings by highlighting research-based techniques[...]

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[...]

Danvers, February 5th, 2018. Free. Sometimes motivating our children or students can be downright hard. As we get caught up in the frustration, bargaining, and battles, we often forget to think about the reasons why[...]

Brockton Area Arc, February 5th – 26th, 2019. Sibshops is a recreation- based sibling support program for children, ages 8 to 12, who have brothers and sisters with special needs. Siblings will have the opportunity[...]

Amesbury, February 6th, 2019. Learn about developmentally normal anxieties young children and adolescents face, tools that providers can utilize to help empower vulnerable children, and signs that suggest more significant difficulties exist. Dr. Stember will[...]

Boston, February 6th, 2019, Great Hall at the State House. The Metro Boston Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast is an opportunity for members of the mental health community to meet with their legislators, thank them for their[...]

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[...]

James M. Quinn School, Dartmouth, MA, February 7th, 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 of[...]

Boston, February 7th, 2019, Great Hall at the State House. The Northeast Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast is an opportunity for members of the mental health community to meet with their legislators, thank them for their support[...]

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,[...]

Boston, February 12th, 2019, Great Hall at the State House. Southeast Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) will host its annual series of Citizens Legislative Breakfasts in the coming months.[...]

Lexington Community Center, February 12th, 2019. Does your child or teen struggle with knowing what to say, who to say it to, and when to say it? Are their reactions too big or emotions out of[...]

Lexington, MA, February 12th, 2019. Does your child or teen struggle with knowing what to say, who to say it to, and when to say it? Are their reactions too big or emotions out of control?[...]

Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, February 12th, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S., ADHD Essentials. Topics covered are geared toward teens, and include: * Why the name ADHD[...]

Hudson, MA, February 13, 2019. Free and open to the public. Presented by Tara Sagor from The Justice Resource. This training is intended to provide concrete tools to understand the impact of trauma on children and[...]

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, February 28th, 2019. Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, who is also co-author of “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle  Lynn will discuss that anxiety in many children has a[...]

Curtis Middle School, Sudbury, February 28th, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council  and the Sudbury Extended Day program, present this event is for parents and professions who have or work with[...]

Needham, February 28th, 2018. Free. This workshop will offer a general introduction to dyslexia research and the neurobiology of reading. Hear about the development of the typical and atypical reading brain and how the brain changes[...]

Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, March 2nd, 2019. Free and open to the public. Moving Images used films to raise awareness, educate the community, and fight prejudice and discrimination often faced by people who have psychiatric conditions, intellectual[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

Hudson, MA, March 12 & 13, 2019. A workshop for families and professionals that looks at fetal alcohol spectrum disorders from the brain-based approach. Hear facts and statistics about FASDs, diagnosis, its neurobehavioral profile, and[...]

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[...]

Springfield Technical Community College, March 22nd, 2019. Western 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 an[...]

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[...]

Boston, State House, April 2nd, 2019, Times TBA. 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 Priorities. To register or[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 and an[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]