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Advocating For My Child or Youth

  • Advocating for My Child
    August 18, 2020
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Does your child or youth have mental health concerns or a difficult time with reactions or behaviours? It can be hard to know how to work as a team with their daycare, school or community supports. This workshop will help you learn practical steps to help you get there.

 

Presented by:

Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences

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Dealing with the Ups and Downs

  • Dealing with Ups and Downs (online session)
    April 30, 2019
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Are you feeling exhausted by the ups and downs of life when caring for children or youth with mental health concerns? In this session for family members and caregivers, you will gain a better understanding of the role emotions play and learn practical ways to cope with the ups and downs and difficult days – whether they are yours or your child’s! You will leave the session with many ideas and resources, as well as some tips for self-care.

Facilitators:

Paulo Pires, C. Psych., McMaster Children’s Hospital

Katie Rincker, Occupational Therapist, Lynwood Charlton Centre

 

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When School is Hard

  • When School is Hard (online session)
    March 5, 2019
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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PLEASE NOTE: This session was originally scheduled for Wed. Feb. 27. Due to poor weather, it was rescheduled to Tues. March 5, 7-8pm.

Are challenges at school making life unbearable at home? Do you wonder why school is so hard for your anxious or sad child or teen? Join other family members in this interactive session that will:

  • Help you understand school struggles better
  • Explore helpful strategies to try when school is hard
  • Strengthen your advocacy skills
  • Help you keep your own tank filled

Facilitators:

Patty Fraser, Registered Psychotherapist, Lynwood Charlton Centre

Selina Buesink, Registered Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist

Both Patty and Selina work at Lynwood Charlton Centre and are enthusiastically adored by the children, youth and families they work with.

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