Reading: Owl Babies by Martin Waddell Are You My Mother by PD Eastman Tune in on Wednesday, May 6 at 10:00am https://www.crowdcast.io/e/live-virtual-read-aloud-9
Mindfulness has evolved to the practice of learning to be present, not worrying about what is around you, or becoming too overwhelmed by what is happening. Join this FB Live to learn how mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help press pause and regroup when anxieties threaten to overwhelm you. Featuring Andrea Gottlieb, PhD, […]
Chalk Art Festival - Celebrating Children's Mental Health Matter's Campaign Click here to view the event flyer. When: Sunday, May 3 - extended through Saturday, May 16, 2020 Who: Ages 18 and under Where: Locate a paved area near your home No chalk, no problem! A limited amount of chalk is available on a first […]
Recognizing the importance of mental health awareness and the expressive power of artistic pursuits, Maryland’s First Lady, Mrs. Yumi Hogan, invites children and youth to participate in a statewide art project. Children and youth are asked to create artwork expressing something which makes them feel happy, healthy, and/or hopeful. A selection of artwork will be […]
FREE LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR AND Q+A! WITH DARRELL HAMMOND, DIRECTOR MICHELLE ESRICK and TRAUMA EXPERT, BESSEL van der KOLK, MD. MODERATED BY JANE STEVENS, FOUNDER OF ACES CONNECTION Hosted by ACES Connection Monday May 4th following opening weekend on NETFLIX at 4pm PST / 5p MT / 6p CT / 7pm EDT A virtual […]
Wednesday Watch Parties - Maryland State Department of Education Wednesday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m.: MSDE Division of Early Childhood Program Developer Tresa Hanna explains how little ones experience “BIG” feelings too. Facebook @MDEngageEarly For more information, click here.
Join Taking Flight on Zoom every Thursday at 12 pm for Alone Together! These free online meet-ups create a safe space for honest conversation and peer support for youth 18-26 years. Themes include social distancing, self-care, tele-psychiatry, and much more! They are hosted by a group of young adults who themselves have struggled with behavioral health challenges. […]
Are you a caregiver or parent stuck at home with your children during the quarantine and feeling stressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed or a bit blue? Are your children climbing the walls and getting out of control? Join us during Children’s Mental Health Matters week on Thursday, May 7th from 4-5 pm on Go To Meeting […]
Mood and anxiety disorders have an earlier onset than most other medical conditions. Join Taking Flight, the youth advisory council for Maryland Coalition of Families, for a Q&A session about their experiences with trauma, mental illness, and substance use and how they navigated their teen years while struggling with these challenges. When, Friday May 8th […]
Sheppard Pratt and NAMI Metro Baltimore are teaming up on Saturday, May 9th to bring an exciting Yoga and Wellness Webinar to kids all over Baltimore! The Wellness Webinar will be a free, virtual event hosted on Facebook Live. Families are encouraged to join the webinar and learn some grounding tips and tricks. The webinar […]
The School-Based Health Alliance and the National Center for School Mental Health, as part of their School Health Services National Quality Initiative, are pleased to host national webinars on innovation and emerging best practices in school health. Information for our next webinar is provided below: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention During COVID-19: What School-Based Staff Need to Know Tuesday, May […]
Age Group: Birth - 5 elementary adult Event Type: Virtual Programming Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm May is Children's Mental Health Matters Month! Stories and rhymes about feelings can help children identify feelings, and work through them with their families. Presented in partnership with the Maryland Coalition of Families. Visit FCPL's Facebook page, facebook.com/FredCoLibrary to attend […]