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Department of Health and Human Services
Child and Family Services
2 Anthony Avenue
# 11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0011
Tel: (207) 287-5060; Fax: (207) 287-6156
TTY: 1-800-606-0215 |
April 9, 2009
Hello Everyone:
I would like to extend a warm and personal invitation to all of our friends and colleagues who have given their support to Children’s Behavioral Health Services to join with us in a celebration of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 8, in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State House.
This is the fourth annual celebration that recognizes that “Mental Health Matters” and gives us all an opportunity to come together in the morning for several hours and to hear from others; including families and youth, speaking from the heart about the difference that providers, families and family organizations, neighbors, peers, natural supports and members of our communities make.
One of the many successful aspects to the Hall of Flags event has been the presence of providers of children’s behavioral health services – whether direct services, support services, collaborators or other friends – that came to offer information about what they do and how they can support families and youth in Maine’s system of care. We hope the turnout will be as energetic this year as it has been in the past.
Once again there will be a limited number of tables available for exhibitors. Therefore, sharing space will be a must. We welcome all who plan to come with their informational materials and displays, but because of the limited space please do not bring expansive display boards such as trifolds.
We are asking that anyone wishing to occupy table space to please make your intentions known by Friday, April 30th to our planning group, specifically to Lisa Preney of Thrive. Lisa can be contacted by email at lpreney@tcmhs.org or by phone at 782-5783 x 1608. Again, due to the limited space, we must honor everyone on a first come, first served basis.
Thank you for your continuing support
Director, Children’s Behavioral Health Services
Office of Child & Family Services
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CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
MAY 4-10, 2009
Joan Smyrski, MS
Director of Children’s Behavioral Health Services
Office of Child & Family Services
and the Department of Health and Human Services,
cordially invites Community Members, Mental Health Providers, Parents, Youth and Family Organizations
TO CELEBRATE
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
When: Friday, May 8th
Where: Hall of Flags, State House Building, Augusta, Me
Time: 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
It is requested that all exhibitors bring agency brochures and informational & educational items concerning child, youth and family mental health services. Please no display boards.
Important facts to remember:
- Every child’s social-emotional health is important.
- Many children have mental health needs and challenges. These problems are real, painful, and can be severe.
- Stigma is a barrier and discourages families and youth from getting the help they need.
- Mental health problems can be recognized and successfully treated.
- By working together, caring families and communities can help.
This celebration is endorsed by Maine’s Mental Health Planning Council and its Children’s Committee
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Introduction to Mediation
presented by
Jacqui Clark, MPA &
Debbie Mattson, MSW
June 4, 5, 9, 10 & 12,
2009
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
11 King Street, Augusta, Maine
Mediation is an opportunity for people in
conflict to listen to each other in an attempt
to find resolution.
Mediation is often required as a first step in resolving differences or chosen when self-determination is an important value for developing a resolution.
A mediator guides the mediation process using knowledge of conflict, negotiation, human behavior and systems.
“Introduction to Mediation” is of interest to:
Attorneys wishing to expand their understanding of mediation;
Educators and administrators planning to implement mediation programs in
their schools or workplaces;
Professionals considering a career change to the field of mediation;
Individuals seeking to expand their own skills and resources for managing conflict;
Professionals working with people and systems, such as: counselors,
social workers, and law enforcement officials;
Supervisors expanding their conflict skills to strengthen work teams.
“Introduction to Mediation” is a 40-hour training. Students learn generalist mediation
theory and skills including:
1) Definition and roles of mediator
2) Stages of resolution
3) Conflict diagnoses and interventions
4) Awareness of diversity and bias
5) Professional standards and ethics
6) Development of effective communication interventions
7) Identification and management of power imbalances
Training Format: “Introduction to Mediation” is designed for 12
participants, ensuring individual attention and
quality group interaction. It is a combination
of reading, lecture, experiential learning,
and simulation. The participants are involved
in role plays, observations, self-reflection,
summary reports, evaluations, and small group
exploration.
The curriculum is designed in compliance with
the expectations of Alternative Dispute Resolution
professional associations.
The fifth day of the training is a full day mediation
simulation with actors from outside the training
group. This format allows participants to practice
new skills while receiving critique and support
for their work.
Location: Mediation and Facilitation Resources
training facility in Augusta, an accessible (ADA)
facility.
Cost: The cost per participant is $750, or $695 if
registered by April 10, 2009. A non-refundable
deposit of $100 is required for registration.
CEUs and CLEs from many professions are
awarded for this program.
For registration information, contact:
Mediation & Facilitation Resources
11 King Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 207-622-1429
Fax: 207-622-3318
mediate@mediateresources.com
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13th Annual Advances in the Identification and Treatment of Childhood Behavioral Disorders
July 13–14, 2009 8:30 to 5:00 both days
Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Who Should Attend: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists.
CMEs and CEUS will be awarded
Best practices & current concepts in the field
of developmental & behavioral pediatrics.
Colby College presents the thirteenth annual Childhood Behavioral Disorders Conference, a two-day program for professionals working with children and teens with behavioral problems and their families. The program will be particularly useful for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, teachers and counselors. Strategies that work in the home, school and community to help children and families experience their world as a better place will be provided. The program features interactive sessions, case studies, didactic and small group presentations.
Maine's experts will describe and discuss evidenced-based practices in the early recognition, evaluation and treatment of the most common and, at times, perplexing behavioral, emotional, learning, social and psychiatric conditions affecting children. Attendees will be given the opportunity for focused learning with knowledgeable speakers and plenty of time for questions, answers and informal discussion in a comfortable atmosphere.
Topics include Anxiety Disorders which affects about 10-15% of children, OCD which affects 2-5%, Autism which occurs in 1 out of 150 children, Bipolar Disorder, environmental toxins and their effects on children, the use of SSRI's during pregnancy, the effects of maternal depression on children and families, and the use of hypnosis in a primary care physician's office.
Overall Course Objectives:
-Participants will learn what the current research says about evaluating and treating a variety of conditions such as childhood anxiety, bipolar disorder and autism.
-Participants will be able learn some tools they can use immediately in their practices in managing children with behavior problems.
-Participants will gain a better understanding of best practices and appropriate treatment approaches for infants and young children who are under stress or who have been traumatized. -Current research will outline the effects of the environment and the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on fetal and newborn development
This years Presenters & Presentations:
- SSRI’s During Pregnancy John Salvato, MD FAAP
- Current Concepts in the Identification and Treatment of Autism Ellen Gellerstedt, MD FAAP
- The Dysregulated Preschooler: Beyond ADHD Victoria Dalzell, MD FAAP
- The Use of Hypnosis in Pediatric Office Settings Cindy Howes, RN, CPNP
- Traumatic Stress in Infants and Toddlers Nancy Ponzetti-Dyer, PhD and Dr Anne Uecker
- Functional Behavioral Analysis Mark Steege, PhD
- Positive Behavioral Supports Mark Steege, PhD
- Complex Trauma in Children Miranda Phelps, PsyD
- Effects of Maternal Depression on Infants and Children Eileen Fair, LCSW
- Exposure Based Treatment of OCD in Children and Teens Gordon Street, PhD
- Exposure Based Treatment of Other Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens Gordon Street, PhD
- Consequences of Fetal and Childhood Exposure to Environmental Chemicals on Cognition and Behavior Deborah Rice, PhD
- Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescence Teresa Hermida MD
- Developmental Coordination Disorder Kathy Kelleher, PT, MA, PCS
The all-inclusive registration fee includes tuition, two lunches, breaks, and handouts.
$199 for MD's and $134 for PhD's and others;Fourth professional from same organization, $99.
One-day tuition for MDs is $129 and for others $85.
Register online or to request a printed brochure/registration form:
http://www.colby.edu/spec.prog/cme/childhood_behavior/application.shtml
Contact Information Information:
Colby College Special Programs
4730 Mayflower Hill,
Waterville, ME 04901-8847
E-mail: summer@colby.edu
Phone: 207-859-4730 fax: 207-859-4734
Jean Youde, M.A. Programs Coordinator
Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center
MaineGeneral Medical Center 271
Water Street Augusta, ME 04330
E-mail: jean.youde@mainegeneral.org
Phone: 207- 623-6503
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July 19-23, 2009; various times, 8:30-4:15 + evening events
University of Southern Maine & University of Maine Law School, Portland, ME
For 15 years, the Education Law Conference has presented an important and cogent program on education law and policy for a unique audience of attorneys, educators, policy makers, parents, and child advocates. This year promises to be the best yet!
The Education Law Conference consistently attracts nationally-known and respected speakers to its New England locations, and this year will be packed with such expertise and thinking. Attendees love the subject matter, the high level of presentations, the interaction, the extensive conference materials, and the simple joy of being in Maine in summer
Who Should Attend
Educators at all levels - public/private schools superintendents, principals, teachers, special educators, guidance and school health specialists, and college and university leaders;
Policy-makers - school boards, trustees, and local, state and national leaders;
Advocates - child, parent and school advocates and attorneys, mediators and law students;
Practitioners - concerned with civil rights, disability issues, bullying and harassment, No Child Left Behind, compliance with federal and state law . . .
In short, anyone who needs to know how laws, regulations, and policy may impact our youth and their schools and colleges.
KEYNOTES
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX—Panel of education leaders with interests in law and education including New York’s Urban Assembly Schools, the University of California at Irvine (home of the Saturday Academy of Law), and the principal of New Mexico’s new themed school Atrisco Heritage—phenomenal ideas ready to be replicated
MY SPACE, YOUR SPACE , WHOSE SPACE?—The Law and reality of cyber-issues – attorney expert Pete Lowe, Peggy McAllister, NH Association of School Principals, and other stars – the role-play is back!
MADE IN AMERICA: THE GLOBAL YOUTH JUSTICE MOVEMENT—with 1,200+ local youth and teen court programs throughout the country, hearing over 100,000 cases, youth court programs offer a positive and proven alternative to traditional juvenile justice and school disciplinary procedures; the speaker, Scott Bernard Peterson, Esq., National Director of Criminal and Juvenile Justice, YouthBuild USA & International, is THE national expert.
WORKSHOPS
OVER 60 small workshops for educators and policy makers at all levels—Religion and Intelligent Design, Cyberbullying, Innovative Assessment and Programming, Human Rights, OCR, Charter Schools, Search and Seizure, Food Allergies, Juvenile Justice, Civil Rights and Diversity, School Safety, Suicide . . .
DAY LONG STRANDS
Wingspread (M)—Joint session w/bench & bar leaders—Diversity, Philanthropy, LRE. . .
JOINT SESSION with ABA ACD (M)—Underrepresented Minorities Outreach…
Autism (M)—Nationally known Autism Autism Spectrum Differences Institute of New England, full day training
Law-themed Education (M&T)— Showcase, programs ready to replicate!
Special Ed (M, T, W)
Assessment(T)— e-portfolios and other innovative value-added approaches…
Higher Ed (W)—college-going, limiting liability for suicide and brutality, diversity. . .
CONFERENCE EVENTS
Opening Reception Wingspread and Early Arrivers (Sunday)
« Maine Lobster Bake (M)
« All Conference Blackboard Bench & Bar Reception (T)
To REGISTER
USM Conferences 207-780-5960; or online, www.edlaw.org;
or mail PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104;
FMI: Professor Redfield, sarah.redfield@gmail.com
Rick Lavoie has served as an administrator of residential programs for children with special needs since 1972. He holds three degrees in Special Education and has served as an adjunct professor or visiting lecturer at numerous universities including Syracuse, Harvard, Gallaudet, Manhattanville College, University of Alabama and Georgetown. His numerous national television appearances include CBS Morning Show, Good Morning Amedca, ABC Evening News and Disney Channel Presents.
