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SUMMARY:ADHD Life: Reassessing Goals and Priorities After a Pandemic - Live Webinar on April 30
DESCRIPTION:Wasn’t life challenging enough already? Didn’t folks struggle inordinately to get things done\, arrive on time\, and organize our lives? Didn’t ADHD all by itself make folks more than enough anxious or depressed — not knowing if you planned well enough\, got all the details\, or were going to be able to finish a task on time? Now with a global pandemic and quarantine added to the mix\, ‘normal’ can at times seem like just a figment of our imaginations.\nCould it be that this ‘Global Pause’ actually affords all of us the rare opportunity to redefine what we would like our new “normal” to look like? ? To evaluate what’s really important in life? To learn new strategies to guide us toward happiness after the pandemic? \nIn this webinar you will learn the following skills: \n\nTake Aways. Lessons learned from this “clearing the deck” exercise. As all the business of our lives has grinded to a halt\, it’s a great time to evaluate what you actually want to put back into your life as things get started back. What actually brings you and your family joy? What is actually beneficial for you? What might you now want to let go of?\nLearn the cognitive behavioral technique to help you develop a healthy frame of mind for managing stress and becoming successful in this new environment.\nResetting to this new normal. Learn how to take stock by assessing your current baseline — successes and areas in which you desire improvement. Checklists and graphs that may help.\nDeveloping a resilience mindset. Learn how to make specific behavioral changes that can help you better weather this situation\, as well as others in the future. Learn the importance of being kinder and gentler to both yourself and others. Humor and connection may help.\nStrategies\, structures and supports. Learn ways to set up new processes to deal your ever changing world. Developing structure in your day\, shopping\, communicating\, playing\, being productive and keeping you and your family safe.\n\nMeet the Expert Speaker:  Michele Novotni\, Ph.D.\, is an internationally recognized expert in the field of ADHD. She is the former president and CEO of the national Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)\, an inspiring speaker\, best selling author\, psychologist\, coach and parent of a young adult with AD/HD. She is the author of Adult AD/HD and What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don’t?. \nRegister to reserve your spot for this free webinar and webinar replay:  https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1306204&tp_key=8d865da358\nNot available April 30? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience. \nCertificate of Attendance: Attendees who successfully complete a survey after watching this webinar will be eligible to receive a one hour certificate of attendance. ADDitude does not offer CEU credits.\nHave a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar. \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/adhd-life-reassessing-goals-and-priorities-after-a-pandemic-live-webinar-on-april-30/
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SUMMARY:Coronavirus Impact: Talking to Kids About Changing Schedules\, Altered Plans\, and Disruption - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing schedule changes and uncertainty due to the spread of the Coronavirus can present special challenges. Tune in to hear ideas for providing compassionate support to individuals on the autism spectrum who are experiencing disruptions and anxiety related to the virus and its impact. \nAbout the speaker:\nAmanda Tami\, LPC\, BCBA\, holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has completed a recertification program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In addition to being a Board Certified Behavior Analyst\, Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with both children and adults\, including those who have autism spectrum and other pervasive developmental disorders\, ADD/ADHD\, anxiety issues\, and trauma\, both as a BCBA and as a counselor. She has additional specialized training as a counselor in EMDR therapy and its applications to children.\nAmanda is pleased to be able to share her experience and knowledge in the Johnson Center’s Behavioral Services and Counseling program\, giving her the opportunity to pursue her passion for helping children and adolescents with special needs. Amanda comes from a unique position in her education and background to understand the challenges that clients and their families face – developmentally\, behaviorally\, emotionally\, and systematically – to see the patterns and teach the skills needed to improve quality and functioning in all aspects of life. \nRegister Now for Coronavirus Impact Webinar:  https://www.autism.org/coronavirus/
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/coronavirus-impact-talking-to-kids-about-changing-schedules-altered-plans-and-disruption-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk to a Pediatrician About Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about mental health! \nDid You Know?…\n• Parental mental health is important.  Get help for yourself and model how to overcome challenges and ultimately become more resilient.\n• Mental health issues are common.  Educate yourself and others about mental illness.\n• It’s important to seek treatment early.  If not treated\, mental illness can get worse and be dangerous.  Discuss concerns with your child’s pediatrician early on.\n• In New York\, all schools are required to provide mental health education in the classroom.\n• There are systems\, services and support available for families if you and/or your child have a mental health issue. \nLive talk with Dr. Dina Spiropoulos! \nAbout Your Host\nDr. Dina Spiropoulos\, MD\, is a pediatrician who provides trauma-sensitive care for inpatient children and teens at the Western New York Children’s Psychiatric Center.\nShe previously partnered with mental health specialists to bring universal maternal depression and social emotional screening with linkage to needed services at a private practice pediatric group. \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: 174-359-397 \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/lets-talk-to-a-pediatrician-about-mental-health/
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