Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: Strategies for Caregivers
Event date: -
Event location: Online
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/supporting-your-childs-mental-health-strategies-for-caregivers-tickets-1299674865509?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event type: Multi-day (+2 days)
Webinar Description:
In recognition of Mental Health Week in May, OCO is excited to welcome Parents’ Lifeline (PLEO) for a discussion on strategies to support parents of children facing mental health challenges.
Join us to explore:
• How to foster open conversations and build trust with your child
• The power of asking questions instead of giving in to frustration
• Practical strategies for problem-solving together with your child
• Tips for taking care of yourself while supporting your child’s mental health
This webinar will be held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, with a repeat session on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. Please note that both sessions will cover the same content, and we kindly ask that you select one session to attend.
Our Speaker: Catherine Shea, a dedicated caregiver truly understands the challenges families face when supporting children and youth with mental health struggles. With a background in social sciences and personal experience as a parent, Catherine serves as a Family Peer Supporter with PLEO, offering guidance, empathy, and understanding to parents on similar paths. PLEO provides a supportive community where no
parent has to face the journey of supporting their child’s mental health alone.