Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. ​ Wednesday 7-8pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100 *No passcode required.

YMHP – Understanding Children and Teen Grief

This webinar will explore best practices for supporting parents, children, adolescents, and teens in the aftermath of a death loss, especially one due to suicide. During our time together, we will explore the concepts and understanding of death from a developmental context and recommended age-appropriate language for explaining concepts of death and dying to kids […]

Relationships, Family and Mental Health

The complicated nature of mental illnesses can make relationships challenging, and caregiver stress — the emotional and physical stress of caregiving — is common. Learn strategies to set boundaries, respond to difficult behavior, and manage your own stress in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist. Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. […]

Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. ​ Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/2241277364 ​Passcode:  456745!

Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Maintaining a balance between taking care of loved ones and setting healthy boundaries for yourself can be challenging. Learn how to express your own needs without guilt, strike a healthy balance between caregiving and self-care, and tips for negotiating compromises with a licensed therapist. Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not […]

Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. ​ Wednesday 7-8pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100 *No passcode required.

Parents of Children 16 & Under: The Parent Support Network – National Virtual Meeting

Join us for a CONFIDENTIAL support meeting for parents and caregivers of children that are 16 and under only. THIS MEETING IS FOR PARENTS LOCATED ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. The Parent Support Network is a program that provides parents who are concerned about their children’s mental health with an opportunity to find and support each other in […]

Communication Do’s and Don’ts

Understanding how mental health impacts thinking and behavior helps to reduce frustration & stress, and improves outcomes for everyone. Learn simple tools to manage conflict and express feelings so that you are heard with a licensed therapist. Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar […]

Understanding Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders

Dissociation changes your sense of time and identity, and makes people feel disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, and memories. It's a normal phenomenon that most people experience at some point, though some will develop a dissociative disorder that requires treatment. Explore the types of dissociative disorders, their symptoms, prevalence & causation, and how they're treated […]

Your Teen’s Brain and the Link to Risky Behavior

Webinar

Get ready to learn about how substances and other risky behavior affect the teen brain, the role of genetics in addiction, and implications for prevention and treatment. Dr. Crystal Collier, author of The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide, teaches the science of risky behavior to students, families, and clinicians across the country and every parent can utilize the […]