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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:
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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.
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
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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.
Frayme's annual conference, The Learning Institute, is one of Canada’s only nation-wide conferences solely dedicated to youth mental health and substance use (YMHSU) system transformation. It provides a unique opportunity to bring together different players in the sector across diverse disciplines, backgrounds and experiences to drive knowledge into action.
The Youth 4 Youth Digital Media Contest has opened up Youth Impact Surveys! The Youth Impact Surveys are open for any youth residing in Canada aged 15-18 to complete. Please forward this below to any youth you may know who may be interested, or any contacts who work with youth. The Youth Impact Surveys will close on November 30th at 4:00pm Eastern Time:
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New York is first state .... to use program to assist at-risk youth who have not responded well to traditional treatment
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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.
Join The Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression on December 1, 2022 for our Conference on Innovative Treatments for Youth Depression! Topics include the CARIBOU integrated care pathway, Brief Psychosocial Intervention, and interventions for caregivers of youth experiencing depression. We will also highlight our clinical tools for primary care providers, clinicians and youth. Presented in partnership with CAMH Education.
Location: Virtual
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In this session a panel of experts will discuss using the WHO's latest guide on perinatal mental health and other initiatives to address the mental health of mothers and children.
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
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Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ar...tickets-441199849627
What are the benefits of arts-based programming for youth, and how do these approaches support and improve mental health and wellbeing? How can art be used to mitigate social inequities? What strategies can you incorporate in your work with young people?
Frayme is thrilled to announce our next stream in the Great Big Stories Grant Program: GBS Two-Eyed Seeing.
Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age
Presenter: Dr. Heather Wardle
Talk Title: Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth
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Webinar - Conversations in Action: How Lived and Living Expertise Can Inform the Substance Use Health System
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and Frayme are partnering to showcase how lived and living expertise can inform the youth substance use health system. This free virtual event will take place (using Zoom) on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. eastern.
In this event, you will hear:
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.
