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SUMMARY:Learning To Pay Attention (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 1  Learning to Pay Attention\n\n\nPresented by: Sarah Clarke and Shannon Miller (PATH Program) \nThree-part series on ADHD \n \n“Unwrapping the gifts of a distracted mind” a series of webinars to help you better understand the person you love. The more you know\, the better able you will be equipped to build on the strengths and unique traits\, as well as tackle areas of challenge or lagging skills in your child or adolescent. \nPart 1 – Learning to Pay Attention. Come to this introductory webinar on what ADHD is and what it is not. Learn about the three pillars of ADHD and their potential outcomes\, and how to respond to your neurodivergent child empathically.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/learning-to-pay-attention-spring/
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SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #1 - Raising Responsible Teenagers (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Teen Triple P  Seminar #1 – Raising Responsible Teenagers\n\n\nPresented by: Positive Parenting Association Ontario  \nThe Triple P Teen Seminar series targets everyday concerns\, such as how to encourage responsible and independent behaviour\, improve family relationships\, and manage concerns at school and/or with friends. Your youth is almost an adult\, or at least that’s how they feel\, and this can make life at home a little strained. Maybe your 13-year-old son grunts instead of speaking to you. Or your 14-year-old daughter wants to go to parties with people you don’t even know. It’s not the you’ve got a “wild” kid\, but you want to make sure that you plan ahead and continue to connect with them during this important time in their lives.  \nSeminar # 1 – Raising Responsible Teenagers \nFind out what makes teenagers tick! You’ll come away with new ideas to encourage your teenager to make good decisions\, be respectful\, considerate\, reliable and involved in family life. \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.**
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/teen-triple-p-seminar-1-raising-responsible-teenagers-spring/
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SUMMARY:Addressing Mental Health Challenges for Children with ASD (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Addressing Mental Health Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder\n\n\nPresented by: Neil Walker (Autism Consultant) \nAddressing Mental Health Challenges for Children and Youth with ASD \nPeople diagnosed with autism\, are 4-5 times more likely to develop a mental health concern compared to the general population. This webinar will discuss the inherent characteristics of autism that can lead to the development of mental health diagnoses such as Emotional Dysregulation\, Anxiety\, Depression\, Oppositional Defiance Disorder\, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Suicidality. The presentation will include strategies for mental illness prevention\, recognizing and diagnosis mental health concerns and methods of adapting evidenced-based mental health treatment approaches for children & youth with autism.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/addressing-mental-health-challenges-for-children-with-asd-spring/
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SUMMARY:Triple P Teen Seminar #2 - Raising Competent Teenagers (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Triple P Teen  Seminar #2 – Raising Competent Teenagers\n\n\nPresented by: Positive Parenting Association Ontario \nThe Triple P Teen Seminar series targets everyday concerns\, such as how to encourage responsible and independent behaviour\, improve family relationships\, and manage concerns at school and/or with friends. Your youth is almost an adult\, or at least that’s how they feel\, and this can make life at home a little strained. Maybe your 13-year-old son grunts instead of speaking to you. Or your 14-year-old daughter wants to go to parties with people you don’t even know. It’s not the you’ve got a “wild” kid\, but you want to make sure that you plan ahead and continue to connect with them during this important time in their lives.  \nSeminar # 2 – Raising Competent Teenagers \nSet your teenager up for life with the strategies in this seminar which focuses on helping your child get the most out of their school years. Find out how to help them communicate well\, develop self-discipline and good routines\, follow rules and solve problems. \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.**
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/triple-p-teen-seminar-2-raising-competent-teenagers-spring/
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SUMMARY:Teen Triple P  Seminar #3 - Getting Teenagers Connected (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Teen Triple P  Seminar #3 – Getting Teenagers Connected\n\n\nPresented by: Positive Parenting Association Ontario \nThe Triple P Teen Seminar series targets everyday concerns\, such as how to encourage responsible and independent behaviour\, improve family relationships\, and manage concerns at school and/or with friends. Your youth is almost an adult\, or at least that’s how they feel\, and this can make life at home a little strained. Maybe your 13-year-old son grunts instead of speaking to you. Or your 14-year-old daughter wants to go to parties with people you don’t even know. It’s not the you’ve got a “wild” kid\, but you want to make sure that you plan ahead and continue to connect with them during this important time in their lives.  \nSeminar #3 – Getting Teenagers Connected \nHelp your teenager develop good\, supportive friendships. You’ll learn ways to build their confidence\, encourage social skills\, help them to plan and meet commitments and encourage them to take care of others.  \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.**
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/teen-triple-p-seminar-3-getting-teenagers-connected-spring/
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children Living with ASD (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children/Youth Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder\n\n\nPresented by: Neil Walker (Autism Consultant) \nMany children/youth living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience severe anxiety resulting in the development of challenging behaviours. This webinar will review the types and causes of anxiety in persons with ASD\, and will introduce support strategies that can help to reduce anxiety and teach self-management skills.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/understanding-and-managing-anxiety-in-children-living-with-asd-spring/
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours\n\n\nPresented by: Vanessa Biscardi and Jordana Binstock (Child and Family Therapists) \nUnderstanding challenging behaviours and where they stem from is the first step to being able to better manage them. This workshop is for parents/caregivers of youth 12 years and older\, and will focus on how behaviours function in a teen’s brain. We will discuss and demonstrate the use of tools/strategies to manage challenging behaviours\, and how to improve parent/teen relationships.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/understanding-and-managing-challenging-behaviours-spring/
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SUMMARY:Exploring and Understanding the Inattentive Brain (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 2  Exploring and Understanding the Inattentive Brain\n\n\nPresented by: Sarah Clarke and Shannon Miller (PATH Program) \nThree-part series on ADHD \n“Unwrapping the gifts of a distracted mind” a series of webinars to help you better understand the person you love. The more you know\, the better able you will be equipped to build on the strengths and unique traits\, as well as tackle areas of challenge or lagging skills in your child or adolescent. \nPart 2 – Exploring and Understanding the Inattentive Brain. Join us to hear about the intricate working model of the ADHD brain\, the benefits of choice and the importance of co-regulation to build self-regulation.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/exploring-and-understanding-the-inattentive-brain-spring/
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SUMMARY:Many Faces of Anxiety (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Many Faces of Anxiety – Understanding and supporting children who live with worry\n\n\nPresented by: Victoria Medeiros and Sreelakshmi Akash (Child and Family Therapists) \nThe goal of this workshop is to provide valuable information to support caregivers of children and adolescents who experience anxiety. Topics include: Understanding different types of anxiety\, causes\, how the mind and brain are connected\, coping strategies for caregivers; and what caregivers can do to help.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/many-faces-of-anxiety-spring/
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SUMMARY:Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit Disorder (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 3  Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit Disorder\n\n\nPresented by: Sarah Clarke and Shannon Miller (PATH Program) \nThree-part series on ADHD \n \n“Unwrapping the gifts of a distracted mind” a series of webinars to help you better understand the person you love. The more you know\, the better able you will be equipped to build on the strengths and unique traits\, as well as tackle areas of challenge or lagging skills in your child or adolescent. \nPart 3 – Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit Disorder. Do you find yourself wavering on what to do in a given situation\, and reverting back to extremes? This webinar will help bring back the balance of understanding and parenting from an attuned perspective.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/parenting-a-child-with-attention-deficit-disorder-spring/
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SUMMARY:Understanding ASD Learning Styles and Effective Teaching Strategies(Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Learning Styles and Effective Teaching Strategies for Home & School\n\n\nPresented by: Neil Walker  (Autism Consultant)  \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the unique learning strengths and challenges of children & youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to accommodate these learning styles.  Participants will be provided with specific teaching strategies proven to be effective in helping children & youth with ASD learn new skills.
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/understanding-asd-learning-styles-and-effective-teaching-strategiesspring/
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SUMMARY:Developing a Good Bedtime Routine (Spring)
DESCRIPTION:Developing a Good Bedtime Routine\n\n\nPresented by: Positive Parenting Association Ontario \nJoin us for an informative webinar on bedtime routines! We’ll explore why bedtime challenges are common\, how to prevent them\, and effective ways to manage them. Discover Triple P strategies that are positive\, easy to implement\, and proven to work. Ensuring children get quality sleep can significantly improve their behavior and learning. \nA good night’s sleep is essential for both parents and children to take on daily activities with energy and ease. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/developing-a-good-bedtime-routine-spring/
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