FamilySmart's upcoming virtual September events, are on Emotional Regulation.
This is a really practical presentation that features a discussion with registered clinical counselor Nicole Taylor followed by a facilitated discussion with other parents/caregivers.
Upcoming topics for the fall are:
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OCTOBER : ADHD and OCD
NOVEMBER: Substance Use ( The Power of Support and A Beginning Conversation to Support Families When our Kids Begin Experimenting with Substances
( Registration for all fall events is now open)
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Some other resources that may be of interest to you including this blog from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre on returning to school.
Return to School :Supporting Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellness when Heading Back to School: Navigating Stress through Communication
The virtual Foundry has two free upcoming workshop series on Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. This is an approach of emotion coaching and validation that many families find helpful in supporting youth struggling with their mental health.
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And finally this free parent workshop on Childhood Anxiety came across our desk and we are sharing here:
Breaking the Anxiety Cycle with Dr. Eli Lebowitz ( founder of the SPACE Program: (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
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Register online at familysmart.ca/events