Mississippi State Personnel Board Meeting
The Mississippi State Personnel Board is holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The board is expected to discuss the hiring of the coordinator of mental health accessibility. Anyone who would like to listen to the meeting can call in by using this number: 301-715-8592, and use Meeting ID 995 2932 4089.
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Open to any parent or caregiver raising a child—we’re here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another.
Learning at Home: Antecedents and Triggers
Presented by: Brittany Herrington, PhD, Early Learning and SCD Specialist, REACH MS During this month’s meeting, we will discuss what antecedents to behavior are. Participants will be given a walk through on how to identify triggers to negative emotions and inappropriate behavior, tips on ways to prevent these antecedents/triggers, and ways to calm when prevention […]
MSPTI Parent Advisory Council: What’s That?
MSPTI is creating a statewide parent advisory council. The council will allow parents the opportunity to share what works, what doesn't work and what changes they would like to see. The council will provide the opportunity for parents to come together and start learning about programs, resources and services for children and youth with disabilities […]
Coaching and Support – Monthly Session
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Open to any parent or caregiver raising a child—we’re here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another.
CIT Training – Hinds Behavioral Health Services: Region 9
Description: Are you a law enforcement officer seeking new skills to serve those living with mental illness in your community? Join Hinds Behavioral Health Services' upcoming 40-hour mental health training and become part of a nationally recognized CIT team. Qualifications: Training will only be provided for full-time certified law enforcement officers with a minimum of […]
Early Childhood Focus Group Session 6
This conference call focus group is for Mississippi parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 5 who have social, emotional or developmental challenges. In the focus groups, parents will be asked to share their thoughts about getting help for their children and to compare what happens to them to what happened to families in […]
A Conversation on Supporting Parents, Infants, Young Children, and the Workforce that Serve Them
As our communities continue to respond and adjust during COVID-19, parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and young children remain concerned about addressing the competing needs of their children’s daily schedules and behavioral needs when we are all reeling with grief, anxiety and managing the ongoing uncertainty. This conversation, facilitated by Kate Sweeney Wasserman, MSW, […]
Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group
This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups, provide coaching guidance for those who are already serving on groups or about to serve on groups, and will be a place where graduates can discuss common concerns, problems and successes that will help them be more effective parent/caregiver leaders. […]