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SUMMARY:Coping Skills
DESCRIPTION:Coping Skills – Defining & developing creative coping strategies to help manage emotions & behavior challenges \nParticipants will learn about what coping skills are and why they are important.  Educate participants on how to develop and utilize healthy coping skills for themselves and children.  Participants will also receive access to coping skills cards for kids and minute meditations. \nPresentation & Discussion with Debbie Schutt\, MS! \nDebbie Schutt\, MS is Parent Networks’ Behavior Intervention Coordinator.  Debbie has been a member of the Parent Network of WNY team since 2018.  She has extensive experience working with youth and families through the Office of Mental Health and the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities in the areas of behavior intervention\, crisis management\, and mental health. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nRegister in advance for this meeting:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdu2gqTIuE9z1b2e8gDx6Q81LqovtQHtG\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/coping-skills/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T103000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk: Mindfulness & Managing Stress
DESCRIPTION:Do You….\n• Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop?\n• Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future?\n• Feel stuck in a cycle of regret\, exhaustion\, and fear?\n• Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce stress and foster positive attitudes?\n• Each week will highlight a new strategy. \nPresentation & Discussion with Theresa Drum & Mindy Scirri Ph.D. ! \nAbout the Hosts \nTheresa Drum has over 25 years of experience supporting and educating families who have children with special needs.  Her first hand experiences as a parent and caregiver bring a valuable perspective and insight to the importance\nof mindfulness and stress reduction. \nMindy Scirri\, Ph.D.\, is a Learning (Dis)abilities Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the direct service of K-12 and college students with and without special needs.  Dr. Scirri also has over 10 years of experience in teacher preparation and has presented to administrators\, teachers\, support staff\, and parents at local\, state\, national\, and international venues. She currently collaborates with Mount Saint Mary College’s Center on Aging and Disability Policy and the Parent Network of WNY to bring Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nRegister here:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMuceCorDovEtGV6qaSVnCpc3eX40ZMWaBK\nLast minute registration welcome.\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/lets-talk-mindfulness-managing-stress-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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SUMMARY:BUFFALO PARENT & CAREGIVER CHAT SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns.  Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including\n• Transitions \n• Meltdowns \n• Time Management \n• Technology Needs \n• Guidance to Resources in Buffalo \n• And Any Other Topics\, General Questions or Concerns! \nABOUT THE HOSTS \nKim Hernandez is a Family Support Specialist at Parent Network of WNY.  She has been working with the families in the city of Buffalo for over 17 years.  Her expertise is supporting families from disadvantaged communities who have children with a variety of disabilities. \nLizarelis Ali is a Family Support Specialist at Parent Network of WNY.  She has been working with the families in the city of Buffalo for over 20 years.  Her expertise is supporting families from disadvantaged communities who have children with autism\, ADHD and learning disabilities. \nJoin from your computer\, tablet or smartphone:  https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/174359397\nYou can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 174-359-39\nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:  https://global.gotomeeting.com/ install/174359397
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/buffalo-parent-caregiver-chat-sessions-2/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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