Details: A SAMHSA sponsored webinar developed under contract by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and presented by the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental will take place Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 2:00pm Eastern Time called Improving Access to Care Through Creating Certified Family Peer Specialists Across the Lifespan. […]
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
Understanding and accessing your child's and family's rights in the education system can be confusing, especially when your child has a disability (or you suspect they do). This webinar will support families and those working with them in understanding their basic rights and what families can do if they believe their children's rights have been […]
Description: This webinar helps families and those working with them understand how the formal state complaint process can be used when issues arise with special education. Participants will also be supported in understanding how formal complaint processes often bring more positive results than simply complaining does.
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
Presented by: Brittany Herrington, PhD, Early Learning and SCD Specialist, REACH MS During this first meeting, we will discuss the importance of setting up consistent routines at home. We will provide at-home schedule templates and other resources for helping your children keep track of their school work and become more independent in their daily routines. […]
This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups, provide coaching guidance for those who are already serving on groups or about to serve on groups, and will be a place where graduates can discuss common concerns, problems and successes that will help them be more effective parent/caregiver leaders. […]
Mississippi States Department of Psychology and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health are co-hosting the Fourth Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium on Sept. 29. With the theme “Fitting Suicide Prevention into Our Changing Time,” the 11 a.m.-5 p.m. virtual training is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, social workers, nurses, and mental health professionals. Conference […]
Presented by: Brittany Herrington, PhD, Early Learning and SCD Specialist, REACH MS During this month’s meeting, we will discuss what antecedents to behavior are. Participants will be given a walk through on how to identify triggers to negative emotions and inappropriate behavior, tips on ways to prevent these antecedents/triggers, and ways to calm when prevention […]
MSPTI is creating a statewide parent advisory council. The council will allow parents the opportunity to share what works, what doesn't work and what changes they would like to see. The council will provide the opportunity for parents to come together and start learning about programs, resources and services for children and youth with disabilities […]