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SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-14/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175547Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-17/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220919T183115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T183402Z
UID:10001456-1665066600-1665070200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \n\n\n“Family Connections” is a virtual community for parents and caregivers who support loved ones facing substance use and/or mental health challenges. Families tell us they need credible resources\, guidance on accessing help\, and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. Monthly gatherings will focus on a specific topic\, provide tips and tools\, and offer the opportunity to network with other families. \nFamily Connections take place the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. ET. Join us October 6th from 1:30 – 2:30 pm for Be Strong and Carry On with Dana Asby\, Program Specialist for the National Federation of Families and the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center. \nDescription: If there’s anything we’ve learned over the past few years\, it’s that stress — and its ongoing effects — do not discriminate. It doesn’t care who you are\, what you need to get done\, or that you need to get back to sleep so you can work tomorrow. Keeping “calm” doesn’t always help you “carry on\,” but strengthening your knowledge about stress\, understanding its physical effects\, and building new routines to interrupt the stress response cycle can give you a stronger foundation\, so you are strong enough to carry on. \nLearn how you and your family can stay “present” during times of uncertainty and increasing stress. Join us for a conversation and stress-reduction practice session with our own Dana Asby\, project specialist for NFSTAC and the Federation of Families. Dana is a developmental and educational psychology researcher and author\, as well as mental health and transformational leadership educator. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will understand the various types of stress and resulting effects on the mind\, body\, and spirit\, plus what happens when a stress-response cycle never turns “off.”\nParticipants will learn how to gradually build or rebuild healthy habits and routines that can change their day and benefit parents\, caregivers\, and their family members.\nAcceptance Focus: Participants will learn why accepting and addressing daily stressors is a useful tool to build the formula that works for them — by recognizing that they can develop full control of their own reactions to stressors.\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20211213T174439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T204848Z
UID:10001033-1665057600-1665057600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-12/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220921T223002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T223002Z
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention & Postvention
DESCRIPTION:NFusion Metro Hand and Hand \nThe purpose of this event is to bring awareness to suicide and ways that the community\, professionals and stakeholders can work together in order to help one another. \nLocation: TBA prior to the event. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please call (769)233-7429.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/suicide-prevention-postvention/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220519T195241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175426Z
UID:10001411-1664366400-1664370000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220920T173902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T192656Z
UID:10001457-1664280000-1664280000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Bullying Prevention: How Parents and Families Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\n\nOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month and everyone can do something to help prevent bullying; individuals\, schools\, and communities each have an important role! Bullying is real. It happens every day. Bullying hurts\, emotionally and physically. Sometimes bullying even kills. But YOU can help the kids in your life to stop school bullying. We have the power to make a difference. Every adult who is raising a child can help in the effort to eliminate bullying by talking honestly and openly with that child about bullying experiences at school. Join us to learn what you can do as we discuss ways other family members are helping to stop school bullying. \n\n\nPresented by: Patty Gautier\, Family\, Data & Dissemination Coordinator\, REACH MS \n\n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bullying-prevention-how-parents-and-families-can-help-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220919T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T182324Z
UID:10001455-1664272800-1664276400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Getting and Keeping the First Job
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParticipants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness\, how families can help youth with career planning\, and strategies to navigate resumes\, job interviews\, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in the career exploration and job hunting process. The message of the session is simple: families who understand the world of work and who maintain high expectations of their youth can play a pivotal role in the employment success of youth with disabilities. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/getting-and-keeping-the-first-job-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220921T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T220045Z
UID:10001460-1663855200-1663858800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:What is LFPP and How Can It Help You?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the work of the Family Voices Leadership in Family and Professional Partnerships (LFPP) program and how to access its resources and offerings! LFPP assists family organizations\, Title V agencies\, and other partners in the field. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/what-is-lfpp-and-how-can-it-help-you/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220914T230223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T230223Z
UID:10001454-1663840800-1663844400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Independent Living: Here We Come!
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nPreparing for independent living is an exciting time in any youth’s journey towards adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is a time filled with questions and challenges. Join us as we explore a skills checklist to help parents and youth know where they are and what they need to work on in their journey to independent living. We will talk about the importance of self-advocacy and what families/parents can do to help youth and young adults with planning for the future. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/independent-living-here-we-come-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220914T225006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T225006Z
UID:10001453-1663759800-1663765200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Food for Thought Presentation - Stress Management - CEU available!
DESCRIPTION:Gulfport Behavioral Health System  \nStress affects everyone at times and learning to deal with stress effectively is essential to our well-being. Speaker: Hope Beaver\, Ph.D. \nComplementary lunch will be served at 11:30 am\, program starts promptly at noon. \nThis program is approved for one (1) general CEU credit through the MS Board of Examiners for Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapists. \nCompletion certificate will be available for all participants that attend with completed evaluation. \nRegister here  >> \nContact\nStephen East\nGulfport Behavioral Health System\n228-731-2235\nstephen.east@uhsinc.com
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/food-for-thought-presentation-stress-management-ceu-available/
LOCATION:Knight Nonprofit Center\, 11975 Seaway Rd\, Gulfport\, Mississippi\, 39503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220131T145603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T181902Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising or raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent who is on the same journey?  \nThen being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \nWhat is Parent Peer Support? Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support another parent/caregiver who is going through similar experiences. \nWho Can Be a Parent Peer Supporter? A parent peer supporter is a biological parent\, adoptive parent\, or caregiver with legal custody who is currently raising or has raised a child with these characteristics: \n\nThe child is currently between the ages of 0-21\, or was when they first began having challenges.\nThe child has an emotional\, social\, behavioral or substance use disability.\n The child received services in or navigated the mental health or a related system (for example\, a child with an IEP related to behavior issues at school).\n\nHow Do I Become a Parent Peer Supporter? The Department of Mental Health certifies parent peer supporters in the mental health system. Families as Allies conducts virtual training for the certification. These are the dates of upcoming trainings: \n\nSeptember 12-16\, 2022  – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: August 15\, 2022)\nNovember 14-18\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: October 17\, 2022)\nJanuary 9-13\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: December 5\, 2022)\nMarch 20-24\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: February 17\, 2023)\nMay 15-19\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: April 14\, 2023)\n\nClick here for the application packet. \nWho Should Take the Training? \nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and: \n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/peer-support-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20211213T175244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T185041Z
UID:10001035-1662033600-1662033600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-13/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220315T153132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175257Z
UID:10001385-1661342400-1661346000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-16/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220314T225010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175029Z
UID:10001384-1658923200-1658926800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-15/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T164500
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220621T163347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T173510Z
UID:10001422-1658912400-1658940300@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Eighth Annual Special Education Law Conference & CLE
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Presents\n Eighth Annual Special Education Law Conference & CLE \nThe conference will include an overview of special education-related laws\, benefits laws related to children with disabilities\, ethics\, dispute resolution\, and recent rulings and decisions impacting special education. \nRon Morton\, LLM and certified elder law attorney will talk about Benefits related to children with disabilities\nJudith Gran\, a nationally recognized special education attorney\, will present our Ethics hour (Who Is The Client In Special Ed Matters) and will give an Update On Important Rulings and Decisions\nPam Dollar\, executive director of the Coalition\, and Julian Miller\, special education attorney and children’s advocate\, will present on Dispute Resolution Proceedings and Options  \n6 CLE hours for attorneys (includes 1 hour of ethics)\nTeachers .6 CEU hours (applied for)\nRegistration Fee\nAttorneys (6 CLE hours including 1 ethics hour) – $150\nNon-Attorneys – $150\nStudents (student ID required) – $75 \nA limited number of stipends/scholarships are available for parents of students with disabilities. Please indicate when you register if you are requesting a parent stipend. \nRefund Policy: No refunds will be given. A substitute participant may be designated in place of a registrant who is unable to attend. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL\n(601) 969-0601 \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/6630/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220628T230949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T230949Z
UID:10001430-1658401200-1658404800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Request\, Referral\, and Consent
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nRequest\, Referral\, and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations\, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? Join the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and learn what you need to know and how to use the information as you advocate for your child. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/request-referral-and-consent-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220628T230430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T230430Z
UID:10001429-1658226600-1658228400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the IEP: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nAs a parent\, the IEP process can often seem like a maze. There are so many parts to the process it’s often overwhelming. Join the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center for part one in a series that will help you understand how to navigate this journey. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/navigating-the-iep-part-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220718T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220131T145432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T171939Z
UID:10001056-1658133000-1658507400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Peer Support Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising or raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent who is on the same journey?  \nThen being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \nWhat is Parent Peer Support? Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support another parent/caregiver who is going through similar experiences. \nWho Can Be a Parent Peer Supporter? A parent peer supporter is a biological parent\, adoptive parent\, or caregiver with legal custody who is currently raising or has raised a child with these characteristics: \n\nThe child is currently between the ages of 0-21\, or was when they first began having challenges.\nThe child has an emotional\, social\, behavioral or substance use disability.\n The child received services in or navigated the mental health or a related system (for example\, a child with an IEP related to behavior issues at school).\n\nHow Do I Become a Parent Peer Supporter? The Department of Mental Health certifies parent peer supporters in the mental health system. Families as Allies conducts virtual training for the certification. These are the dates of upcoming trainings: \n\nJuly 18-22\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: June 20\, 2022)\n September 12-16\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: August 15\, 2022)\nNovember 14-18\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: October 17\, 2022)\n\nClick here for the application packet. \nWho Should Take the Training? \nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and: \n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/peer-support-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220628T224610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T225701Z
UID:10001428-1657792800-1657794600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parental Consent in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat is parental consent? When will a parent be asked to sign documents giving consent? What happens if a parent doesn’t give consent? Join the MSPTI to learn more. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-family-role-in-transition-planning-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220701T195235Z
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SUMMARY:988 and What it means for Families of People with Serious Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:A SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar \n988*\, the new three-digit number for mental health and suicidal crises\, will be available nationwide by July 16\, 2022. Once live\, 988 is poised to change the way communities respond to people in crisis\, connecting individuals to trained crisis counselors that can provide de-escalation and mental health intervention services by phone. This new number holds lots of promise\, but what does this change mean for families of people with serious mental illness? \nDuring this webinar\, hear from experts about the national rollout of 988\, and how families and people with serious mental illness are involved. Learn from advocates working in two different states about what is going right and where efforts are coming up against challenges. Finally\, hear how your family can prepare to use 988 when it becomes available\, with practical tips for crisis planning. \nFollowing this 90-minute webinar\, participants will be able to register for Part Two\, taking place on Monday\, July 18th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. Part Two will be a 60-minute intimate dialogue with the presenters and a smaller number of registered webinar participants from Part One\, who will be able to ask more detailed questions and engage with the presenters more comprehensively. \nLearning objectives:\n1) Know what is happening nationally with the rollout of 988 and how the peer and family perspective is being represented.\n2) Learn from two-state examples of how the peer and family perspective is being brought into discussions\n3) Learn how individuals and their families can incorporate 988 in planning a possible mental health crisis \n*988 will not be available widely until July 16\, 2022. If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis\, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)\, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat or text “HOME” to 741-741. \nSpeakers\nStephanie Pasternak\, Director of State Affairs for NAMI\nJoy Hogge\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director of Families As Allies\nChris Bouneff\, Executive Director of the Oregon chapter of NAMI\nTeri Brister\, Ph.D.\, Chief Program Officer at NAMI \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/988-and-what-it-means-for-families-of-people-with-serious-mental-illness/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220706T210957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T211053Z
UID:10001432-1657537200-1657539000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Family Role in Transition Planning
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nLet’s talk about the importance of self-advocacy\, and what families/parents can do to help youth with planning for the future. The message of the session is simple: Access to information and resources will strengthen families/parents ability to participate in the process and improve the transition into the community for youth and young adults. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-family-role-in-transition-planning-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20211213T174226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T190203Z
UID:10001031-1657195200-1657195200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-11/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220517T180624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T001420Z
UID:10001410-1657132200-1657141200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Basics
DESCRIPTION:National Alliance on Mental Illness El Paso \nThis event covers multiple weeks. \nJoin NAMI Basics\, a 6-session course for adult parents and caregivers of children and adolescents formally or not yet diagnosed with a mental health condition. These may include ADD/ADHD\, autism spectrum\, depression\, bipolar disorder\, panic disorder\, and other mental health conditions. Caregivers of children and adolescents affected by a mental health condition teach this 2½-hour course. \nJULY 6 – AUG 10\n6:30 PM – 9 PM (CST) \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-basics/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220628T223237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T223237Z
UID:10001427-1656676800-1656678600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Independent Living\, Here We Come!
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center  \nPreparing for independent living is an exciting time in any youth’s journey towards adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is a time filled with questions and challenges. \nJoin Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and explore a skills checklist to help parents and youth know where they are and what they need to work on in their journey to independent living. We will talk about the importance of self-advocacy\, and what families/parents can do to help youth and young adults with planning for the future. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/independent-living-here-we-come/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220608T203227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T203817Z
UID:10001127-1656147600-1656172800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This training is for anyone who is interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. This 8-hour training was developed by Family Voices National Center for Family Professional Partnerships. \nParticipants must attend all sessions\, Modules 1-8 in order to receive their certificate. The trainer will read the evaluation questions after each module and participants will complete them as they are read. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements. Stipends are paid by check and require that the recipient complete a W-9 form. You can download a W-9 here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf \n\nTo help us be more responsive\, we ask that you answer a few questions about yourself when you register. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-for-parents-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220613T215014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T215401Z
UID:10001420-1655906400-1655910000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Digital Strategies to Foster Family Engagement in Addiction and Mental Health Support
DESCRIPTION:The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nIn this increasingly digital age\, digital-based services can play a key role in engaging and supporting families with their loved ones’ substance use journeys. This webinar will explore the promises and pitfalls of digital-based and hybrid care services for families\, opportunities to intervene with the concerned individual directly and/or the entire family\, and how digital tools can be leveraged by practitioners and family members. \nThe intended audience for the webinar includes community service providers\, public health professionals\, clinical researchers\, healthcare providers\, substance use disorder treatment providers\, and family members impacted by loved ones’\nsubstance use and mental health difficulties. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will develop an understanding of the unique benefits and challenges of family engagement in digital-based services.\nParticipants will grow their knowledge of specific services available to concerned family members of individuals facing substance use and mental health difficulties.\nParticipants will learn specific telehealth intervention strategies for the entire family along a continuum of youth substance use and mental health treatment and recovery. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/digital-strategies-to-foster-family-engagement-in-addiction-and-mental-health-support/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220314T224725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T174846Z
UID:10001383-1655899200-1655902800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-14/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220531T130231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T130231Z
UID:10001417-1655802000-1655915400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Seminar I
DESCRIPTION: Mental Health Association of South MS \nThe Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) is a personalized wellness and recovery system born out of and rooted in the principle of self-determination. WRAP® is a wellness and recovery approach that helps people to: 1) decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; 2) increase personal empowerment; 3) improve quality of life; and 4) achieve their own life goals and dreams. Working with a WRAP® can help individuals to monitor uncomfortable and distressing feelings and behaviors and\, through planned responses\, reduce\, modify\, or eliminate those feelings. A WRAP® also includes plans for responses from others when an individual cannot make decisions\, take care of him/herself\, and/or keep him/herself safe. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/wellness-recovery-action-planning-wrap-seminar-i/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T072929
CREATED:20220601T215133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T170515Z
UID:10001121-1654848000-1654950600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State University \n  \nDay 1 -June 10th\nOpening Keynote by Dr. S.K. Butler\nUnexpected Spaces for Advocacy: Family Medical Leave Act\, Ethics\, and the Law by Demarcus Davis\, LPC\, JD\nTrans-Affirming Counseling by Dr. Rafe McCoulough\n \nDay 2- June 11th \nOpening Session by Dr. Ebony White\nAdvocacy in the Era of “Anti-Woke” And “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation by Dr. Lauren Shure\nPanel Discussion: Addressing the Challenges of Advocacy all panelists invited \nCounselors for Social Justice at Mississippi State University is a vibrant student chapter working to support advocacy and scholarship among counseling students and faculty\, the greater student body\, and surrounding communities. The chapter is enthusiastically engaged in an array of entirely student-driven advocacy initiatives. The Social Justice Symposium is the chapter’s signature yearly project and is supported by the Department of Counseling\, Educational Psychology\, and Foundations. The event takes place over two days – June 10th and 11th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Participants can attend any sessions they choose. Free NBCC continuing education credits are offered. \nRegistration is required to join this event. Register here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/social-justice-symposium-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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