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SUMMARY:Parenting Workshop: Supporting Children with ADHD\, Anxiety and Neurodivergence
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 8 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the library's 
 Howard Room\, join us for a parenting workshop on supporting children with 
 ADHD\, anxiety\, and neurodivergence with Tara McKernan and Andrea Howell 
 from Echo Consulting.\n\nRaising a child who thinks and experiences the 
 world differently can be both rewarding and challenging\, especially when 
 anxiety enters the picture. This workshop offers parents and caregivers a 
 comprehensive introduction to understanding the diverse ways children’s 
 brains can process information and emotions. \n\nThrough an inclusive\, 
 strengths-based lens\, participants will learn how ADHD and other forms of 
 neurodivergence influence learning\, social dynamics\, and daily routines\, 
 and how anxiety can emerge as a companion to these differences.  Attendees 
 will gain practical tools for recognizing and addressing anxiety triggers\, 
 fostering emotional resilience\, and improving communication. By the end of 
 the workshop\, parents will feel more confident and empowered\, equipped 
 with strategies that support their child’s growth\, happiness\, and 
 long-term well-being.\n\nThis program is free and cosponsored by the 
 library and Echo Consulting. Childcare will be provided for this event for 
 children in Pre-K and up who are potty-trained-- registration is required.  
 Register for this event using the library’s interactive calendar or by 
 calling 374-5515.  For more information\, contact Claire at 
 claire.malina@bhpl.net.\n\n\nAndrea Howell\, M.Ed.\, is an experienced 
 educator who has specialized in working with children and families for over 
 30 years. She brings together her knowledge and expertise in the areas of 
 child development\, positive parenting and social-emotional development to 
 support parents in creating a sense of calm\, confidence and connection 
 within themselves and their families. A resident of Mount Desert Island\, 
 Maine for the last 21 years\, Andrea specializes in positive behavior 
 supports\, conflict resolution\, and encouraging developmentally 
 appropriate independence. Her business website can be found at 
 www.andreawilsonhowell.com.\n\nTara McKernan\, M.Ed\, LCPC is a local 
 therapist who runs a private practice at The Counseling Collaborative.  
 Prior to her work as a counselor\, Tara worked for 24 years as a school 
 counselor and special education teacher.  Currently\, she is also teaching 
 a class on child development at The College of the Atlantic.   Her clinical 
 work has a strong focus on anxiety\, ADHD\, depression and trauma.  With a 
 deep background in social-emotional learning\, Tara also works closely with 
 children and families to help strengthen those skills.  Tara and her family 
 live and work on MDI and have loved calling it home for the past 25 years.  
 Additional information on Tara can be found at: 
 www.taramckernancounseling.com
LOCATION:Howard Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Malina":MAILTO:claire.malina@bhpl.net
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Presentation, Workshop
CONTACT;CN="Claire Malina":MAILTO:claire.malina@bhpl.net
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