youth and children generally

‘Summertime Blooms’ Workshop

Tuesday August 15, 2023

12 - 2PM

IN PERSON

1025 Queen Street West

Register here: Summertime Blooms: August Session Tickets, Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Let’s Talk: Tainted Supply

Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This is a 30-minute drop-in talk of how Fentanyl, Carfentil and other substances are worsening the opioid crisis. This talk covers the use of multiple substances and how the unregulated market has become tainted with the new and toxic drugs being added.

No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.

The 3rd Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC)
Health In | Equity Conference

October 20-21, 2023 — Digital Conference

The Canadian Children, Youth and Coes (CCYC) In | Equity Conference is an interdisciplinary conference designed to bring together pediatric health and allied health care professionals to address health care inequities from birth to adolescence using a family-centred approach.

Let’s Discuss: Toxic Drugs

The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This one-hour workshop highlights how Fentanyl and Carfentil are worsening the opioid crisis. Learn the use of multiple substances and how it affects overdose response treatment. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. Participate in escape rooms, quizzes and more!

Let’s Talk: How Opioids Work

The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. Learn about what opioids are, and how our body reacts when we take an opioid. Discover the differences between a brain with and without substances.

No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.

An accompaniment for participants who have completed any workshops in the Youth Opioids Awareness Program. It is important to have a strong and healthy variety of coping mechanisms to process stressful events and without there may be an increase in the risk of misusing substances or using substances to cope. Join us in this session of relaxation by clicking the link below.

PEACE Psychotherapy is a growing private practice that consists of psychotherapists who are committed to providing flexible and effective therapy to adults as well as adolescents and their families, using the principles and strategies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. We are looking for psychotherapists who are interested in taking on a part-time caseload of clients and honing their knowledge and skills in delivering DBT, with the potential to build up to a full-time caseload.

As part of a funded project, YWHO is seeking feedback from service providers working with young people (12-25) about what they think is helpful in the identification of, and early interventions for, youth with bipolar disorder (BD). It is not necessary that you have any experience working with youth with lived/living experience of BD to complete this 10-12 minute important survey.

Supporting neurodivergent children and youth: Improving access and treatment outcomes in mental health, educational and residential settings

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is currently seeking applications for four new Youth Council members (ages 18-29) who have lived experience with mental illness, or who have experienced the mental health system through a family member or friend.

Members will be asked to participate in various MHCC projects in order to provide youth representation and perspectives.

Strategies for working with families and loved ones of trans individuals

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Empowering Caregivers and Families of Children with Autism

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

Presented by: Tina Gandhi, B.A., MSW, RSW

Are you a social worker who supports families and caregivers of individuals with autism? Are you looking for new strategies and techniques to help your clients manage the unique challenges that come with this role?

Let’s Talk About Addiction and OUD.

Join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This 30 minute drop-in talk covers the disease that is addiction and Opioid Use Disorder. There is information on the various treatments available for recovery from addiction and opioid use disorder, how addiction is diagnosed and risk factors for developing a substance use disorder. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. Participate in activities such as escape rooms, quizzes and more!

Unlocking the Power of ACT: An Introduction to Working with Caregivers and Families of Children with Autism

June 6, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

Presented by: Tina Gandhi, B.A., M.S.W, R.S.W.

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you work with caregivers and families of children with autism?

Join YouthRex for an in-person interactive workshop + lunch + networking.
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Thursday, June 22, 2023 | York University, Toronto
12:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT

How can youth workers best support youth with incarcerated family? What do youth workers need to understand about the unique experiences of these youth?

Join YouthRex for this conversation with practitioners and advocates to learn from their professional and lived experience, exploring the realities for youth with incarcerated family, including issues such as:

You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:Youth Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Practices with Teresa Bansen, MSW, RSW, Youth Program Manager, Bellwood Health Services.

IN the last few years there has been a buzz about Trauma and that's because we are learning it is at the root of most mental health concerns.

I want to take a look at the PCL-5 and the ACES study to begin. Not being a doctor, I have found that these are the two most common SCREENINGS used in my practice and very helpful for practitioners and clients to not only assess but to focus on strategies for treatment, healing and well being.