Date: Every Tuesday!

Time: 7-9pm

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. 

To sign up:

Email: parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Call:  207-402-1621

Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery focuses on the effects of substance abuse on families, parenting, and the parent-child relationship.

It is designed to be implemented in a 17-week program, with each session being 90 minutes.

Dates: December 14 & 21

Time: 10am-11:30am

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. 

Call to sign up 207-402-1621

or email  parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Learn a simple yet effective technique to get kids to STOP doing what you don't want them to do and to START doing what you want them to do. Learn to encourage positive behavior, independence, and self esteem to help foster your child's growth and development. This program is recommended for parents with children ages 2-12 years. 

Please contact us to request our schedule. 

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. 

To sign up: Email: parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Call: 207-402-1621

Active Parenting of Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities for growth. You'll gain insights into important issues such as teens online, bullying and depression. 

Please contact us to request our schedule.

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. Evening workshops for after the kids are in bed now being offered!!

To sign up: 

Email: parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Call:  207-402-1621

All classes in a series need to be attended or missed dates need to be made up to receive a certificate of completion. 

This workshop is for parents with children ages birth - 5 years of age. It is a great class for a new parent or a parent who would like additional information on waht to expect from a child in this age group. Parents will learn how the child's brain grows along with ways to promote healthy brain development. The course will also offer ideas for parents regarding discplining a young child, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines which make life easier for the whole family, and more.

Please contact us to request our schedule.

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. 

To sign up: 

Email: parentworkshops@community-concepts.org 

Call: 207-402-1621

This workshop is designed to help parents raise responsible children who are able to resist negative peer pressure. Parents will learn effective discipline, communication techniques, and how to encourage devlopmental skills. We all want our children to thrive! 

Please contact us to request our schedule. 

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. 

Location: Online

10  Topics will be covered - call for details

Call or Email to Sign Up 

 207-402-1621 

parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

This series of 10 independent 60-90 minute lessons is designed to address a broad range of parenting topics. The lessons are versatile and speak to families on the importance of nuturing, as well as providing ways to build skills related to:

1. Understanding Feelings
2. Alternatives to Spanking
3. Communication with Respect
4. Building Self-Worth in Children
5. Praising Children & their Behavior
6. Ages & Stages of Growth for Inants & Toddlers
7. The Philosophy and Practices of Nuturing Parenting
8. Learning Positive Ways to Deal with Stress & Anger
9. Understanding & Developing Family Morals, Values & Rules
10. Ways to enhance Positive Brain Development in Children & Teens

Please call us to request our schedule. 

All classes are offered on Zoom. Topics may include remote learning, Covid support, finances, special needs, family support, and more. Please call if interested in starting a group in Androscoggin or Oxford Counties. 

Contact us to learn more!

Call: 207-402-1621

Email: parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Circle of Parents is a place to meet with other parents and have fun. It is a friendly, non-judgmental, safe and supportive place to share and learn from other parents. Come celebrate, address prenting challenges, and find information. A place to laugh, learn and grow.

Please call us to request our schedule. 

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. 

Call or Email to Sign Up:

207-402-1621 

parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Please contact us to request this class.

During this class we will explore the age that babies begin crying more and more as well as discuss soothing techniques.  We will review the Period of P.U.R.P.L.E Crying model.  Finally, we will review the most updated safe sleep recommendations and go over how to set up your babies sleeping enviroment. 

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

December 7, 14, 21

Time: 10-11:30am

The Nurturing Father workshop is designed to meet the needs and learning styles of any man parenting a child. 

All Workshops will be offered online until further notice.  Please call us if you are unable to participate online and we will discuss other options with you. 

To sign up:

Call: 207-402-1621

Email: parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Mandated Reporter?  If so, please find a list of dates this training will be offered.  We also schedule trainings for individual organizations as needed. 

Scheduled upon request.

Please call or email with inquiries or requests.

207-402-1621

parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Community Concepts offers this 2-2.5 hour workshop. This state-approved training is important for anyone working with or caring for children! You will brush up on skills in: 

• identifying the signs of child abuse and neglect
• how to respond to disclosures
• identify when you should make a report for suspected abuse
• documenting a discosure and report

Scheduled upon request.

Please call or email with inquiries or requests.

207-402-1621

parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

1 to 2 hour workshop

Everyone has an important role in protecting and caring for children. Join us in a statewide movement to Strengthen Families! This workshop will discuss 5 essential protective factors, that when present can reduce the harmful effects of stress and trauma.

Scheduled upon request.

Please call or email with inquiries or requests.

207-402-1621

parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

The National Institute of Child Health has updated the safe sleep recommendations. Join us for this 1 hour workshop to learn about what is happening in Maine and hear about the new safe sleep recommendations.

Scheduled upon request.

Please call or email with inquiries or requests.

207-402-1621

parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

This 1 hour workshop will intorduce the Adverse Childhood Experience Study and examine the implications of those results on individuals and communities. The concept of Resilience is introduced and participants learn there are simple yet powerful steps everyone can take to support those impacted by ACE's  (Adverse Childhood Expiences)

Scheduled upon request.

Please call or email with inquiries or requests.

207-402-1621

parentworkshops@community-concepts.org

Abusive Head Trauma

Starting at about two weeks of age, some babies begin crying more and more and they can be hard to soothe. Learn about the Period of P.U.R.P.L.E Crying -the normal crying pattern of infants as well as how to support parents.