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SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:MECIC Statewide Autism Screening Day
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center \nMECIC is organizing a special statewide autism screening day on Tuesday\, April 18\, from 10 AM to 6 PM. This event is aimed at parents of children aged five years and under who suspect their child may have autism. \nParents can schedule appointments for this important event by calling 601-266-4745. MECIC’s autism screening day is a fantastic opportunity for parents to have their children screened and receive crucial information to address any concerns they may have about their child’s development. \nScreenings are taking place at the Columbus-Lowndes\, Public Library\, North MS Child Care Resources and Referrals in Oxford\, The R& R at 750 in Jackson\, MECIC: R&R in Hattiesburg\, MECIC: R&R in Gulfport and Pascagoula Public Library in Pascagoula\, Mississippi.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mecic-statewide-autism-screening-day/
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SUMMARY:Part 1 of 2: Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Childhood and Early Adolescence
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Southwest MHTTC \nJoin The Pacific Southwest MHTTC team for part 1 of this 2-part series\, with the authors of the guide\, Dr. Meagan O’Malley\, Frances Marion\, LCSW and Jessica Palacio\, LCSW. This workshop will walk school and mental health providers through the guide and include exercises and common scenarios to support optimum use of the resource. By exploring the guide with professionals in a peer network\, we can be ready and responsive and help cultivate STBs prevention and greater awareness in serving our young children. \nDuring this 90-minute interactive webinar\, educators will learn about the unique considerations for preventing\, recognizing\, and responding to suicide risk in elementary- age children. Using vignettes\, participants will gain experience recognizing risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young children; practice developmentally appropriate assessment strategies; and explore tiered\, school-based approaches to prevention and intervention. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of the risk factors and warning signs of suicide in elementary-age children.\nExplore the protective factors against suicide\, as well as tiered\, school-based approaches to prevention and intervention.\nLearn strategies to communicate with parents/caregivers of elementary-age children at risk for suicide.\n\nWho is this workshop for? \n\nMental health and school mental health providers (e.g.\, therapists\, social workers\, peer support professionals)\nSupervisors\, managers\, directors\, administrators\, and leadership of school and mental health organizations and agencies\nTechnical assistance providers\, coaches\, consultants\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 18\, 2023 \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/part-1-of-2-self-harm-and-suicide-awareness-and-prevention-in-childhood-and-early-adolescence/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:The Early Years: Building Blocks for Everyday Learning -Virtual Early Childhood Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (MSPTI) \nDon’t miss MSPTI’s FREE Virtual Early Childhood Conference The Early Years: Building Blocks for Everyday Learning on April 19 to hear from top experts in the field of early childhood and learn practical tips to use at home and in the community. \nREGISTER TODAY at tinyurl.com/earlyyears2023 \nThe keynote speaker for the conference is Lisa Terry\, MS\, M.Ed.\, Infant Family Specialist\, IMH-E®\, Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant. Lisa provides support for the design and implementation of professional development activities for early intervention providers and administrators in Virginia. She has worked in early intervention for over 10 years as an educator\, service coordinator\, and clinical supervisor. \nLisa’s presentation is titled Embedded Learning Opportunities within Everyday Activities and Routines. This session will be packed with information on how to support a child’s learning environment naturally. We will consider the factors that impact a child’s behavior and ability to learn. We will explore ways to embed learning within a child’s routines (bed time\, trips to the grocery store\, etc.) and activities (play using everyday household objects. \nAdditional speakers include:\nMichelle Miller – Building Towers of Fun: Developmental Play Strategies at Home and Beyond\nBreana Jamison – Services on the Go: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Students Generalize Services in the Community\nLeslie Junkin – From First Steps to Next Steps: Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education and/or Community Supports \nFor more information about the conference\, please email Brittany Greer at brittany@mspti.org.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-early-years-building-blocks-for-everyday-learning-virtual-early-childhood-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Recovery\, Recurrence\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Family Support TAC and Thrive Family Recovery Resources as they discuss resilience\, relapse and recovery from a skilled mother’s point of view. Pam Lanhart educates and offers hope. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/resilience-relapse-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/2debc250-2309-4f38-88cf-d4d80b249d88 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar Street 1101 Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school 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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\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. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Dealing with Grief
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Public Health InstitutePresents: Dealing with Grief\nTina Gustavis\, Certified Grief Counselor \n  \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the different meanings of loss and the impact of loss on those grieving and developed perceptions of death and death anxiety.\nGain knowledge in the bereavement and grieving process and identify the practical issues and problems that arise for individuals and families following a death or a major loss in the family.\nExamine the variables impacting the family and/or person facing death and bereavement.\n\n1.0 CE’s for:\n-SW (Social Work) general hours\n-DMH (PLACE)\n-MAAP ( Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals)\n-Attendance Certificate \nQuestions? Please Contact/Email: MSPHI 601-398-4406 | support@msphi.org \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/dealing-with-grief/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Engaging Youth and Families in Residential Care – Strategies and Impact from Research and Lived Experience
DESCRIPTION:The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nTherapeutic residential care can be a lifesaving resource for children and youth with complex needs and their families. However\, research has shown that youth and family engagement is lacking in these programs\, and residential care centers are challenged in implementing youth and family-driven care. \nThis webinar will offer insight through research and lived experiences into the current status of residential care and suggest strategies to more effectively partner with the youth and families that receive these services. A panel of youth and parents who have experienced residential care will share what they found worked and did not work for their families as well as identify strategies and approaches that would be helpful. Recent studies of family engagement in residential care will also be highlighted to support implementation. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/engaging-youth-and-families-in-residential-care-strategies-and-impact-from-research-and-lived-experience/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:The 5Ws of Guidance for Pediatric End-of-Life Care
DESCRIPTION:Pediatric Palliative Care\n\nDESCRIPTION:\nIn this webinar\, our presenters will review the American Academy of Pediatrics report outlining best practices for Pediatric End-of-Life Care\, focusing especially on the days and hours leading up to and following a child’s death. Topics will include family support\, serious decision-making\, pain and symptom management\, and interdisciplinary teamwork.\n\n  \nOBJECTIVES: \n\n\nAppreciate the context leading to the AAP’s Clinical Report “Guidance for Pediatric End-of-Life Care”\nReview the recommendations within the Clinical Report\nIdentify one recommendation focus for improvement within your own clinical practice or institution\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-5ws-of-guidance-for-pediatric-end-of-life-care/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Young Children and Suicide Prevention for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Southwest MHTTC \nJoin The Pacific Southwest MHTTC team for part 2 of this 2-part series. This workshop provides parents and caregivers a space to learn more about common myths and facts about suicide risk in young children. We will discuss some of the risk factors for suicide\, as well as how to recognize warning signs that a child may be considering suicide. We will practice ways to talk with children about suicide in an age-appropriate way\, as well as how to take action and secure professional help if a child is in danger. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young children.\nLearn developmentally-appropriate ways parents and caregivers can talk with their children about suicide.\nLearn action steps parents and caregivers can take in responding to suicide risks in their children\, including how to make their environments safer and connect children to professional support.\n\nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/part-2-young-children-and-suicide-prevention-for-parents-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-board-quarterly-board-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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SUMMARY:Love Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:Ever Reaching Community Outreach \nThe Ever Reaching Community Outreach (ERCO) is hosting Love Out Loud at Yogi on the Lake. The FREE event will take place on April 22\, 2023\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nERCO extends an invitation to stay for lunch. It will be provided at no charge. \nActivities for participants include bounce houses\, games\, face-painting and more. \nERCO is a faith-based nonprofit that serves as a Mississippi Food Network food pantry; a donation center (with clothes\, housewares\, furniture and more); a network resource center working together with other ministries to meet needs; and a provider of hope-sharing the message of hope and faith in Jesus Christ. (James 1:22) \nContact 601-665-5720 or visit ERCO’s website at ERCO@everreaching.net for more information.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/love-out-loud/
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