This workshop will discuss and interrogate the power of transformational relationships, the need for boundaries and the importance of employing a strategic, trauma-informed and anti-oppression lens in working with youth.
youth and children generally
YMCA Webinar - Financial Literacy & Gambling: From Investments to Money Misconceptions Events
Have you read the news lately and wondered what all this talk of Robinhood is about? Or maybe you've asked yourself if cryptocurrency can be used in an online casino, and if so how? Perhaps you've even wondered what happens to gambling debts during bankruptcy?
Giving youth alternative Activities to cannabis Forum topic
Hello!
I'm a cannabis education outreach worker for the Six Nations Reserve. I'm toying around with a workshop idea that will essentially keep idle hands busy and away from cannabis, while also educating about cannabis. The target audience would be children and youth. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on activities for this?
Thanks in advance,

The ASK Workshop - Assessing For Suicide in Kids Events
This workshop is ideal for anyone who interacts with children ages 5 - 15. There are special considerations when assessing the risk of suicide for children that are not normally part of adult suicide risk assessments.
Stress Lessons Grades 7-12 Events
Stress Lessons from Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada is a comprehensive resource designed for educators, social service workers, caregivers, and parents who want to help youth develop resilience. Full of psychologically-sound strategies and tools, this resource will help teens develop resilience and positive coping skills.
This training includes:
• 1.5 hour recording on the fundamentals of stress management
COVID-19's Impact on Youth Gambling and Gaming - YMCA Webinar Events
Has COVID-19 affected youth gambling behavior? Are youth using video games differently during the pandemic? Given current restrictions how does a program effectively discuss gambling awareness with youth?
A $50 opportunity for Youth (15-18) Forum topic
The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is currently looking for youth jurors to help evaluate posters and videos that were created for the YCAP-Y4Y Digital Media Contest.
The contest challenged youth from across Canada to create a video or poster discussing the effects cannabis use can have on youth brain development.
A $25 opportunity for Youth Gamers Forum topic
The YMCA-Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) is looking for Canadian youth 18-26 years old to take part in a focus group on gaming and gambling.
OASW Present: 34th Annual School Social Work Symposium, Decolonizing Education: Engage, Dismantle & Change Events
OASW and the School Social Work Advisory Group
are pleased to presents...
34th Annual School Social Work Symposium, Decolonizing Education:
Engage, Dismantle & Change
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET online
Improving Digital Mental Health Services for Youth: The Need and the Opportunity Events
Digital mental health tools enable greater access to mental health and addiction services than ever before. But how much do we really know about these products? The answer might surprise you.
Most mental health apps have not been scientifically evaluated for safety or effectiveness. This knowledge gap is particularly concerning for youth, who often turn to apps for support.

Canadian Children, Youth & Community Health In | Equity Conference – Last day to submit abstracts! Events
Abstract submissions for the CCYC Health In | Equity Conference are due Friday, October 8, 2021.
Abstracts in one of the five program themes will be displayed in the form of a digital poster presentation in the virtual poster hall. Please see the abstracts page for details on requirements and how to submit.
Program Themes
Assessing Strengths: A Culturally Responsive Tool to Promote Youth Wellness in Indigenous Contexts Events
Join us on September 23, 2021 at 12 PM EST for a free webinar on promoting youth wellness in Indigenous contexts.

Engagement Opportunity For Black Youth in Nova Scotia Forum topic
The Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity's Strength in Structure Project is looking for 30 youth (aged 15-29) who:
Promoting Resiliency in Children, Youth and Families in Primary Care Events
ECHO Ontario Child and Youth Mental Health Special Interest ECHO Session
Promoting Resiliency in Children, Youth, and Families in Primary Care
New report on Inuit knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour towards cannabis Forum topic
Pauktuutit, the national non-profit organization representing all Inuit women in Canada, has released a new report called "Cannabis in our Communities: What we Heard." This report comes after 11 months of engagement with Inuit women, their partners, and youth to learn more about their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour towards cannabis.
The report is available in Inuktitut and English and can be accessed here.

Canadian Children, Youth & Community Health In | Equity - Digital Conference November 27, 2021 Events
Webinar - Pathways beyond despair: Re-authoring lives of young people through narrative therapy Events
Pathways beyond despair: Re-authoring lives of young people through narrative therapy
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Live webinar: September 28 and October 5, 2021 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Angel Yuen, MSW, RSW
Webinar - Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques to help young adults sleep better and feel better Events
Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques to help young adults sleep better and feel better
Live webinar: September 16 and 23, 2021 | Time: 9 a.m. to noon EST
Facilitator: Colleen Carney, PhD, CPsych
Client age category: For professionals who work with clients aged 12 to 25 years.

CCSA's Alcohol Education Tailored for Youth: What We Heard Report / Rapport Pour une sensibilisation à la consommation d’alcool adaptée aux jeunes : ce que nous avons entendu Forum topic
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among youth in Canada. CCSA wanted to know from young people what they think about the alcohol education that targets them. |