Living in a culture obsessed with appearance, it's no wonder that our efforts to help our youth feel good about themselves are constantly undone. With body dissatisfaction at the root of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and self-harm. Having the right information and resources is more important than ever. This presentation will […]
Every day, teens are blasted with information from social media that can be overwhelming at times. In this webinar, teens will learn to understand how their social media impacts their daily lives and tips to be safe while online. Presented by: Janae Roberts
Behavioral Health Levels of Care Training Objectives: Review of the types of Mental Health services available to GA Medicaid members Review of admission criteria to these services Review of Psychiatric Residential (PRTF) and when it is appropriate Overview of Amerigroup services and supports available to members with behavioral health conditions. Presented by: Molly Abrokwah, LMFT, CCM
The Art of Listening:Â This class will provide you with activities to help you develop a personal listening inventory and a checklist on your personal learning styles. We will also discuss how listening relates to Social and Emotional Competence of Children. Presented by: Hope Darden, BA, CPS-P, CEO
The Impact of Trauma on the Brain - Trauma can impact the natural development of the brain. What has your child’s brain been exposed to and what impact might that have had? Presented by: Chena Blanchard, Come ready to share your experiences. *All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts. There is no pre-test […]
Learn more about physical, occupational and speech therapy; early intervention services; ABA therapy services; and parent education and support. Learn how these therapies can help every child achieve maximum independence so they can experience the same opportunities and quality of life as other children. This family-focused approach is ultimately through the efforts of parents and […]
Help parents/caregivers be equipped with ways to handle their underlying challenges such financial stresses, marital difficulties or problems at work, etc. which can impact relationship with kids. Â Learn ways to manage stress and engage in an in workshop activity. Presented by: Janae Combs, M.A., LPC A Good Life Counseling LLC
The session will provide an overview of Special Education. We will focus on *the responsibility of the school to identify students in need *how the parent can request an evaluation for services, *the evaluation process, *what services and supports are available to youth and *how best to advocate for a student during the development of […]
Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who share one thing, the journey of adoption.  And while adoption is rewarding it also has challenges.  GACRS wants to provide a virtual platform for you to exchange information and learn from one another. It’s also your opportunity to share your experiences, what’s in your […]
Learn ways to make home and family life your happy place in spite of all the chaos that the world demands and creates. Explore ideas of peace, joy and how to experience that in little and big ways. Presented by: Laura Cochling, M.Ed., LPC
This training will cover basic information on ADHD, the subtypes of ADHD, symptoms of ADHD, treatment options, and risk factors of ADHD. Presented by Molly Abrokwah, LMFT, CCM
Objectives: Teach coping skills to parents for their own use or to model for their child. Present activities to assist parents and children to improve emotion regulation and the parent-child relationship. Presented by: Jamie Bray, LCSW Forsyth Family Counseling, LLC
