youth and children generally

From the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (http://www.oamhp.ca)

This workshop will review the developmental stages that children go through, and how they relate to gender and sexuality. The presenters will discuss the nuances of allowing children to explore their identities versus enforcing societal norms, and the implications of both choices.

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

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

To register for this event, please click here.

The YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is hosting a free online seminar in partnership with Drink Smart and the Youth Gambling Awareness Program.

The Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) invites you to their annual public education event hosted on March 30^th, World Bipolar Day! This event is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about youth bipolar disorder. A youth patient will share their lived experience, we will hear from Hope + Me, and current research will be presented.

To register for this event, please click here.

Join YCAP for a free webinar titled "Cannabis in Media and its Impact on Youth" on March 2^nd, 2023 at 1:00 - 2:30PM.

Direct Registration Link: https://teach.camhx.ca/moodle/enrol/index.php?id=90

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is set to rollout a pilot launch of a new virtual platform to deliver integrated youth services to select YWHO Hub sites.

The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This is a 30-minute drop-in talk of how Fentanyl and Carfentil are worsening the opioid crisis. This talk covers 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!

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

The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. Learn about opioids, prevention, recovery and how to protect yourself and your community. Participate in escape rooms, quizzes and more!

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

Workshops are available for booking in BC, in Ontario and in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Click here to register for this free webinar on January 26th at 1:00PM EST.

The human brain continues to develop until the age of 25. During adolescence, youth learn about the world and discover who they are as their brains mature. Risky behaviors such as using cannabis can have harmful effects on a developing brain when use (regular and heavy use) begins in adolescence.

Join us as we explore:

The sexuality of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a topic of growing interest. The research, however, shows a lack of sex education tailored to the needs of these individuals.

Register for this 24-week DBT skills training group designed for teens (13 - 17) who are struggling to manage intense emotions. You will be part of a safe, and shared space with other members (5-10 people) who are experiencing similar challenges. You will learn and practice skills to manage your mental health challenges or daily life stressors; you will gain better understanding of shared human experiences and gain hope and insights from others in the group.

Each group runs between 1.5 to 2 hours, the group allows for interactive discussions, support and encouragement.

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.

I don’t wanna talk about it: Working with hard to engage children and teens

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

YouthREX is excited to host this youth work teach-in, featuring Dr. Byron McClure and Dr. Kelsie Reed, US-based school psychologists and authors of Hacking Deficit Thinking: 8 Reframes That Will Change The Way You Think About Strength-Based Practices and Equity in Schools.

New York is first state .... to use program to assist at-risk youth who have not responded well to traditional treatment

Many providers working in the helping profession, engage in this type of work because they are compassionate and empathetic. However, high caseloads and repeated exposure to traumatic stories can affect their mental health over time, leading to burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. But alongside concepts of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, it's important to recognize the strength and growth that providers derive from engaging in this type of work, and to also think about concepts of vicarious resilience and compassion satisfaction.