Upcoming Events
Live Experience Panel Workshop
Topic: Navigating Parental Substance Use While Raising Grandchildren
Date: 11/21/2024
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Zoom
We’re excited to share that we’re piloting a new program to provide even more support and guidance for you following this workshop!
Any grandparent raising a grandchild (or relative caregiver) who participates in the workshop will be eligible to receive one (1) one-hour consult (via zoom) with a clinician from Riverside Trauma Center within 30 days of the workshop. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with experts regarding any specific concern or question that a caregiver feels was left unanswered after the workshop.
What sort of questions would be right for a consult? Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
When should I explain to my 3-year grandchild that her mother died from an overdose?
How should I decide if my 13-year old grandchild should have unsupervised visits with his father if I have concerns that the father has relapsed? And how do I explain that?
It’s our hope that these conversations with Riverside experts will provide you with the confidence and comfort needed to provide care to those who need you most (including yourself!)
The last day to request a Riverside consult following this workshop is December 12, 2024. An e-mail will be sent to all who attend the workshop with more information along with a simple form to complete to request a consult. The Riverside Trauma Center Team will review the requests and respond to schedule a zoom session.
Please note:
These consults are not intended to replace a therapy session, be an assessment or evaluation of a person, or be utilized as a crisis intervention.
Not all requests for consults may be deemed appropriate for this format. The Riverside team, in collaboration with the GP Commission, may determine that a referral to the Kinship Navigator Program may be the best course of action, or other alternative actions. The caregiver will receive a response either way.
For more information or any questions please contact massgrg@mass.gov
Yoga Nidra
Date: 11/12/2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Give yourself permission to rest and restore.
Yoga Nidra is an eight stage guided meditation that has the power to transform, heal and rejuvenate you at the core levels.
All you will need is a quite comfy place to lay down, a blanket and pillow.
For more information or any questions please contact massgrg@mass.gov
Winter Workshops
We have a robust winter session of workshops that we hope you will find helpful.
Details on dates and registration information will follow, below is a preview of what to expect.
Yoga Nidra
Wellness for the Caregiver
Date: 11/12/2024
Time: 7:30PM
Via Zoom
Live Experience Panel
Navigating parental substance use and raising grandchildren.
Date: 11/21/24
9:30AM
Via Zoom
Raising Transition Age Youth 18+
What Caregivers need to know.
Date: 12/04/24
7:30PM
Via Zoom
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