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Workshops

Information on workshops for parents/guardians will be posted here.

Vancouver FamilySmart Events - Sent on behalf of the SWC Counselling Department

 ①  An informative webinar opportunity for families presented by the Ministry of Child and Family Development.  

Session Highlights: 

  • A workshop for for parents and caregivers in light of the tragic events at the Lapu Lapu festival a few weeks ago.
  • Define and differentiate stress, grief, and trauma 
  • Discuss brain and stress responses to frightening events 
  • Outline what to expect from young people in the days and weeks post-event 
  • Provide practical tools and responses for supporting children and youth 
  • Identify when to seek professional help and share valuable resources
  • See the attachment for more information.

 

②  FamilySmart's regular monthly In the Know programming will resume in June ( and you can register here on the topics of

 

  Beyond Behaviours When Is It More ( Ages 9-12) ( look for events highlighted in BLUE in June)

June 3 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM

June 12 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM

June 18 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

④    Mental Health and Preparing for the Transition to Post Secondary

June 11, 630 PM- 8:00 PM

June 17 630 PM-8:00 PM

 

And a reminder that we are available for one-on-one peer support to parents and caregivers. Please just drop us a line or give us a call and we will set up a time to talk. We are parents too and get how challenging it can be to support our kids who may be struggling. 

 

Kindly,

Melina and Amy 

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Melina Auerbach and Amy Tam

Vancouver FamilySmart

Family Peer Support Workers - Vancouver

(604) 607-9581

www.familysmart.ca

 

 

Melina and Amy

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Melina Auerbach and Amy Tam

Vancouver FamilySmart

Family Peer Support Workers - Vancouver

(604) 607-9581

www.familysmart.ca



 




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