Wednesday, June 4
Art Therapy & Anxiety
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn, 8439 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland
(503) 256-5000
Several topics covered including:
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Recognizing the challenges, issues, symptoms and needs that face those living with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks and more
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Choose the most effective combination of art and traditional talk therapy in both group and individual settings
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Engage in hands-on art interventions
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Wednesday, June 4
Forum on the Governance of Early Intervention
and Early Childhood Education Programs in Oregon
5-6:30 p.m.
Clackamas Education Service District, Mt. Hope Room
13455 SE 97th Avenue, Clackamas
(503) 675-4095
Open to parents, administrators, community partners and interested partcipants. Learn about:
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The past and current collaborations between the SICC and the Early Learning Council
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What the legislature has asked the SICC to consult stakeholders about
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Provide opinions, concerns, ideas and recommendations
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Wednesday, June 4
Sensory Jump Night at Pump It Up
6-8 p.m.
9665 SW Allen Blvd #110, Beaverton
(503) 644-3332
Low lights, low music for sensory challenged jumpers.
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Thursday, June 5
Let's Connect! A Training Series for Parents and Professionals
Special Needs Trusts
6-8 p.m.
Providence Willamette Falls Community Center
519 15th Street, Conference Room D
Oregon City
(503) 467-0343
Free event presented by Paula Boga of the ARC of Oregon GABS Program.
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Friday, June 20
SW Washington's Men's ASD Support Group
7-9 p.m.
Lifepoint Church
305 NE 192nd Avenue, Room 204, Vancouver
(360) 852-8369
Autism Empowerment's Men's Support Group meets the 3rd Friday of each month.
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Monday, June 23-25
Strategy Games Class
10 a.m.-Noon
The Children's Program
7707 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland
(503) 452-8002
Strategy games provide a unique opportunity to develop important social skills. Students practice social flexibility, reciprocity, frustration tolerance (as they win and lose), peer problem solving, perspective taking, patience, transitioning and other elements of social interaction. Families who are not current patients at Children’s Program must schedule a required initial parent/student meeting (at no charge) with a game mentor before they may register.
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Tuesday, June 24
Explore Careers in Natural Resources
Presented by Incight
1-4 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel
319 SW Pine Street, Portland
(971) 244-0305
The US Forest Service, in partnership with Incight and OVRS, is hosting an informational and networking event to introduce job seekers, job developers and job coaches to natural resource career opportunities within Federal Agencies.
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Thursday, June 26
"Build a Super Summer" presented by Swindell's
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Providence Willamette Falls, Community Center
519 15th Street, Oregon City
(503) 215-2429
Child psychologist Kristin Valerius presents ideas to grow a sense of responsiblity in your child, find work-life balance and deepen your relationships as a family. This is geared for children who are ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, developmental or behavioral challenges. Cost: free.
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