April 4 at 7:00-8:30

SPOA Services: What you need to know

SPOA is a New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) initiative that facilitates timely access and linkage to care management and other supportive services for adults, youth and families. SPOA services are designed to promote recovery and are personally tailored and responsive to individual needs and preferences.

Tomasine Oliphant, MSW | Ulster County Department of Mental Health Mental Health Systems Specialist: Children’s Services / Child & Family SPOA Coordinator

April 18th at 7 PM

How To Prepare For A Successful CSE Meeting

This training is to help parents, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread! If this is you attend this training and there may be some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and able to participate as a full member of the team that plans your child’s special education program.

Parent to Parent of New York State builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions.

Tina Beauparlant | Parent to Parent of NYS
Regional Manager and Education Specialist

May 2nd at 7 PM

Self-Care and Mindfulness for Parents

Back by popular demand, Lisa Maynard will go over some mindfulness exercise and coping strategies for parents.

Lisa Maynard, LMSW, ACSW, TCTSY-F, a Licensed Master Social Worker, has advanced training and expertise in trauma, attachment and adoption. She utilizes a person-centered approach, specializing in supporting women adjusting to life transitions including change in relationships, spirituality, new parenting or empty nesting, change in career, separation or divorce.

Lisa serves children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in need of support. She is one of approximately 100 yoga professionals in the world certified in Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), an adjunctive evidence-based intervention for treating complex trauma. Lisa integrates evidence-based therapies, meditation and mindfulness in her work with clients guiding them to explore life challenges in a safe, supportive environment. Lisa is a senior consultant with the National Center for Adoption and Permanency, is on the Advisory Committee for the Adoption and Foster Family Coalition of New York, and works with the Center for Adoption Support and Education to provide web-based adoption competency training across the U.S.
Visit Lisa’s websites at www.sativirya.com, www.adoptioncenterofupstateny.com, www.spriralriver.net