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SUMMARY:2020 Mental Health & Wellness Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol will be held Wednesday\, March 11 from 8 – 10:30 a.m. in the 1st Floor Rotunda Locations A\, B\, C\, D and East and West Hallways at the Mississippi State Capitol. Hosts include NAMI Mississippi and the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi. \nFamilies as Allies will be on hand to answer questions and discuss our services. \nFor more information\, call 601-899-9058 or email stateoffice@namims.org. \n\n\n\n8:00 AM – 10:30 AM \nExhibitors will be in the hallways \n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM \n\nPersonal stories/speakers will be in Room 216
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2020-mental-health-wellness-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Mississippi State Capitol\, 400 High St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 crisis\, the Board of Mental Health meeting scheduled for this Thursday\, March 19th will not be held at Hudspeth Regional Center. We have been advised by DMH that it will now be a teleconference. We will post more information as soon as DMH makes it available.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200211T183857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T215044Z
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SUMMARY:Hattiesburg Leadership Training--POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Please note: As a precaution\, we are postponing this leadership training. We are closely monitoring the situation related to the COVID-19 virus to determine the best time to reschedule and will post on Facebook and on the website when we do. \nThis training is for parents and caregivers who are interested in being Parent/Caregiver Leaders to serve on decision-making groups and committees. This 8-hour training was developed by Family Voices National Center for Family Professional Partnerships.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/hattiesburg-leadership-training-2/
LOCATION:Lamar Park Community Center\, 226 Pinewood Drive\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200323T192241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T173845Z
UID:10000905-1585240200-1585243800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child who has behavioral mental health challenges. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.\n\nWatch this to learn more about using Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BEPQsfUg2M\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Virtual Family Support Meeting\nTime: Mar 26\, 2020 04:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/6013550915\nMeeting ID: 601 355 0915
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200307T193241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T064533Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching and Support - Monthly Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/coaching-and-support-monthly-session-2020-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Group,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200401T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T064731Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child who has behavioral mental health challenges. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting-040920-2020-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200420T204839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T204859Z
UID:10000787-1587470400-1587474000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:IDEA Rights and COVID- MSCCD Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pam Dollar\, Executive Director\, MSCCD\n\nSchool closures during the COVID-19 outbreak have caused concern for many regarding the education of students with disabilities and how virtual learning changes the requirements set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training will cover current guidance issued by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the U.S. Office of Education\, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/idea-rights-and-covid/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200420T205024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T205024Z
UID:10000788-1587670200-1587673800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:IDEA Rights and COVID- MSCCD Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pam Dollar\, Executive Director\, MSCCD\n\nSchool closures during the COVID-19 outbreak have caused concern for many regarding the education of students with disabilities and how virtual learning changes the requirements set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training will cover current guidance issued by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the U.S. Office of Education\, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/idea-rights-and-covid-msccd-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200420T203130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T235658Z
UID:10000935-1587733200-1587736800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:#ApartButNotAlone Webinar: Family-Driven Education Advocacy during COVID and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:#ApartButNotAlone Friday Webinar Series:\nFamily-Driven Education Advocacy during COVID and Beyond\nPresented by: Joy Hogge\nExecutive Director\, Families as Allies \nDescription: This webinar provides an overview of the importance of families as part of their child’s education team and the basic rights families have in the education system. Practical steps (for example\, letter writing and filing complaints) families can take to access those rights to support their children’s education during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond will be discussed. \nThis webinar is appropriate for families\, anyone working with families and anyone working in systems that serve families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/apartbutnotalone-webinar-family-driven-education-advocacy-during-covid-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200420T220609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T220609Z
UID:10000789-1587988800-1587992400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Utilizing PBIS at Home: Supporting Families during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Patty Gautier\, Family\, Data & Dissemination Coordinator\, REACH MS \nJoin REACH MS as they share strategies for using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the home as well as the home classroom. They will discuss how PBIS can be used to encourage appropriate behavior during this time of distance learning.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/utilizing-pbis-at-home-supporting-families-during-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200428T191004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T191004Z
UID:10000794-1588161600-1588165200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Wednesday\, April 29 at noon for our first Facebook Live Town Hall and bring your suggestions and ideas for Families as Allies with you! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/faams.org/
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/facebook-live-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200401T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T174451Z
UID:10000929-1588264200-1588267800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child who has behavioral mental health challenges. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting-040920-2020-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200420T203719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T235840Z
UID:10000937-1588338000-1588341600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:#ApartButNotAlone Webinar: How to Tell If Your Child Needs Mental Health Support and Where to Go if They Do
DESCRIPTION:#ApartButNotAlone Friday Webinar Series:\nHow to Tell If Your Child Needs Mental Health Support and Where to Go if They Do\n\nPresented by: Joy Hogge\nExecutive Director\, Families as Allies \nDescription: In honor of May as Mental Health month\, this webinar gives families practical information about children’s behavioral health and why it’s an important part of health. It also helps families know if their child might benefit from extra support and how to find the right kind of help if they would. The webinar emphasizes how important families are in their children’s care and how they can be part of and support behavioral health treatment for their children both related to the COVID crisis and beyond. \nThis webinar is appropriate for families\, anyone working with families and anyone working in systems that serve families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/webinar-mental-health-support-for-your-child/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200428T204503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T204503Z
UID:10000795-1588779000-1588782600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Driven Practice Training for Providers
DESCRIPTION:This session supports providers in any system (for example\, mental health\, health\, education\, child protection\, juvenile justice) who work with families to understand what family-driven practice is and how it benefits families\, children\, providers and systems as a whole. The session is interactive and gives opportunities to use and work with the concepts. Although the training is focused on providers\, families are always encouraged to attend our sessions and we encourage providers to invite families to the session as well.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-driven-practice-training-for-providers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200503T182503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T182809Z
UID:10000796-1588856400-1588860000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live: Children's Mental Health Awareness Day - May 7
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next Facebook Live on Thursday\, May 7 at 1 PM to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. We will be wearing our green and giving all of you a chance to share your tips for the best ways to cope with COVID and keep our children’s mental health in focus.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/facebook-live-childrens-mental-health-awareness-day-may-7/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200420T235623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T000223Z
UID:10000791-1588942800-1588946400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:#ApartButNotAlone Webinar: Family-Driven Practice: What It Means and Why It Matter
DESCRIPTION:#ApartButNotAlone Friday Webinar Series:\nFamily-Driven Practice: What It Means and Why It Matter\nPresented by: Joy Hogge\nExecutive Director\, Families as Allies \nDescription:In honor of May as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and to kick off Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week May 10-16\, this webinar gives an overview of family-driven practice and what it means for families\, those who work with families and the systems that serve families to work in meaningful partnership. Ways these collaborations can be used to make services and systems work better for families\, especially during the COVID crisis\, will be discussed. \nThis webinar is appropriate for families\, anyone working with families and anyone working in systems that serve families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/apartbutnotalone-webinar-family-driven-practice-what-it-means-and-why-it-matter/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200507T011415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T235226Z
UID:10000939-1589383800-1589389200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Driven Practice Training for Providers
DESCRIPTION:This session supports providers in any system (for example\, mental health\, health\, education\, child protection\, juvenile justice) who work with families to understand what family-driven practice is and how it benefits families\, children\, providers and systems as a whole. The session is interactive and gives opportunities to use and work with the concepts. Although the training is focused on providers\, families are always encouraged to attend our sessions and we encourage providers to invite families to the session as well.\n\n\nRegister in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UF0FP3kIS0SSwauLLeuwWA
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-driven-practice-training-for-providers-0513/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200401T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T225735Z
UID:10000931-1589457600-1589461200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child who has behavioral mental health challenges. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting-040920-2020-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200421T000543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T000543Z
UID:10000792-1589547600-1589551200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:#ApartButNotAlone Webinar: A Family-Driven System of Care in Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:#ApartButNotAlone Friday Webinar Series:\nA Family-Driven System of Care in Mississippi\nPresented by: Joy Hogge\nExecutive Director\, Families as Allies \nDescription: In honor of May as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week May 10-16\, this webinar gives an overview of what a family-driven system of care looks like and how families\, those who work with families and the systems that serve families can work together to create coordinated and collaborative support for children and families across systems in Mississippi. How a family-driven system of care can be especially helpful during the COVID crisis will be discussed. \nThis webinar is appropriate for families\, anyone working with families and anyone working in systems that serve families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/apartbutnotalone-webinar-a-family-driven-system-of-care-in-mississippi/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200507T011455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T011455Z
UID:10000942-1589988600-1589992200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Driven Practice Training for Providers
DESCRIPTION:This session supports providers in any system (for example\, mental health\, health\, education\, child protection\, juvenile justice) who work with families to understand what family-driven practice is and how it benefits families\, children\, providers and systems as a whole. The session is interactive and gives opportunities to use and work with the concepts. Although the training is focused on providers\, families are always encouraged to attend our sessions and we encourage providers to invite families to the session as well.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-driven-practice-training-for-providers-0520/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Family-Driven-Practice.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200401T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T233159Z
UID:10000908-1590062400-1590062400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child who has behavioral mental health challenges. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting-040920/2020-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Group
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200420T234850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T000616Z
UID:10000790-1590152400-1590156000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:#ApartButNotAlone Webinar Series: ADA\, OLMSTEAD AND EPSDT: What Do These Letters Mean to Me?
DESCRIPTION:#ApartButNotAlone Friday Webinar Series:\nADA\, OLMSTEAD AND EPSDT: What Do These Letters Mean to Me? \nPresented by: Joy Hogge\nExecutive Director\, Families as Allies \nDescription: In honor of May as Mental Health Awareness month\, this webinar stresses the importance of supporting children to be able to live in their homes and communities and how laws related to mental health and Medicaid support this. Ways that supports and services have been expanded and adapted in response to the COVID crisis will be reviewed. Basic ways families can use these laws to advocate for their children will be discussed. \nThis webinar is appropriate for families\, anyone working with families and anyone working in systems that serve families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/apartbutnotalone-webinar-series-ada-olmstead-and-epsdt-what-do-these-letters-mean-to-me/
CATEGORIES:Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200523T154547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T154547Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Helping Families Cope with Stress and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:The American Psychological Association is helping families cope with stress and anxiety in the wake of COVID-19 by presenting this webinar.  \nThe uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation and adapting to working from home full time can bring on a lot of emotions\, especially when kids are involved. Join American Psychological Association staff psychologists Dr. Raquel Halfond and Dr. Lynn Bufka for a conversation about managing emotions related to COVID-19\, social distancing and telework with a focus on helping families cope. You’re invited to submit questions related to this webinar topic in advance. You will also be able to ask questions via the chat box during the live webinar. \nPresenters: \nRaquel Halfond\, PhD\nDr. Halfond is Director of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Practice Research & Policy\, Practice Directorate at the American Psychological Association. She is also a clinical-child psychologist. Dr. Halfond received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed her APA approved clinical internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and was a postdoctoral fellow at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. \nLynn Bufka\, PhD\nLynn Bufka is the Associate Executive Director for Practice Research and Policy at the American Psychological Association. Bufka received her PhD in psychology from Boston University. Her areas of professional interest include health care policy\, practice patterns and trends\, professional development\, adult anxiety disorders and cross-cultural issues in psychology. She frequently serves as a media spokesperson for APA on these topics and other policy matters relevant to professional practice. She was on a panel of experts who developed The Stress in America™ Survey. Before joining the APA in 2002\, she served as Associate Director of the Doctoral Clinical Training Program and Director of Practice Training at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Bufka has particular experience in delivering and evaluating cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/webinar-helping-families-cope-with-stress-and-anxiety/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200507T011536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T174245Z
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SUMMARY:Family Driven Practice Training for Providers
DESCRIPTION:This session supports providers in any system (for example\, mental health\, health\, education\, child protection\, juvenile justice) who work with families to understand what family-driven practice is and how it benefits families\, children\, providers and systems as a whole. The session is interactive and gives opportunities to use and work with the concepts. Although the training is focused on providers\, families are always encouraged to attend our sessions and we encourage providers to invite families to the session as well.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-driven-practice-training-for-providers-0527/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200401T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T151111Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child who has behavioral mental health challenges. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting-040920-2020-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200421T001021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T174152Z
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SUMMARY:#ApartButNotAlone Webinar Series: Supporting the Social/Emotional Health of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:#ApartButNotAlone Friday Webinar Series: Supporting the Social/Emotional Health of Young Children \nPresented by: Nikki Flippins \nDescription: Mental health\, just like physical health\, can be nurtured in children from a very young age. This webinar gives practical tips on supporting young children’s emotional development and recognizing when young children might need more support. Resources for finding support will be discussed\, as will supporting young children during crises like the COVID pandemic. \nThis webinar is appropriate for families\, anyone working with families and anyone working in systems that serve families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/apartbutnotalone-webinar-series-supporting-the-social-emotional-health-of-young-children/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200601T170002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T021309Z
UID:10000947-1591272000-1591275600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting-060420/
CATEGORIES:Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200601T214017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T235553Z
UID:10000948-1591574400-1592006399@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Mississippi's 2020 State Conference: June 8-12
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus pandemic\, the NAMI Mississippi’s 2020 State Conference will be a virtual event from June 8-12\, 2020. \nAssuring Adequate Access\n\nDates: June 8-12\, 2020 \nView the agenda here (PDF).
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-mississippis-2020-state-conference/
LOCATION:Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200608T142006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T142006Z
UID:10000949-1591876800-1591880400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Family Support Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other\, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-family-support-meeting-061120/
CATEGORIES:Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100937
CREATED:20200611T142339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T142839Z
UID:10000797-1591972200-1591977600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Families as Allies Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd and the worldwide protests that followed them made us very mindful of how important it is for us to hear from any and everyone who wants to share with us how we as an organization can help undo racism\, fight discrimination and support the civil rights of all. \nWe will have a virtual community conversation this Friday\, June 12 at 2:30 to hear your thoughts. This conversation is open to anyone who wants to attend\, but requires registration to prevent “Zoom bombers.” \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-community-conversation/
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