BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230831T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230831T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230602T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T030519Z UID:18175-1693506600-1693513800@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #3 - Getting Teenagers Connected DESCRIPTION:Teen Triple P Seminar #3 – Getting Teenagers Connected\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker) \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-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3cda86dd6a293bdad6b284d58b365f32.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230906T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230906T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T022114Z UID:19481-1694025000-1694032200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #1 - Raising Responsible Teenagers DESCRIPTION:Teen Triple P Seminar #1 – Raising Responsible Teenagers\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker) \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-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8b919dad3a0c4fe1eb4643f2f0a78548.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230911T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T030917Z UID:19483-1694457000-1694464200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Triple P Seminar #1 - The Power of Positive Parenting DESCRIPTION:The Power of Positive Parenting\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker) \nPower of Positive Parenting seminars are a series of three workshops for parents of children birth to 12 years of age. Kids don’t come with an instruction manual! Many familiar parenting problems have very simple solutions that can be applied with some effort and focus. Triple P’s easy-to-understand and practical strategies have been shown to help families in all types of situations. \nSeminar # 1 – The Power of Positive Parenting \nThis seminar focuses on : ensuring a safe engaging environment for children by: creating a positive learning environment\, using assertive discipline\, having realistic expectations and taking care of yourself as a parent. \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.** URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/triple-p-seminar-1-the-power-of-positive-parenting-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/a380937a9c3b175817fc79d702ada9d7-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T025122Z UID:19488-1694629800-1694637000@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #2 - Raising Competent Teenagers DESCRIPTION:Teen Triple P Seminar #2 – Raising Competent Teenagers\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatts (Community Outreach Worker) \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/teen-triple-p-seminar-2-raising-competent-teenagers-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bfec1fcf4d7ecea3776c82e57d87898c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230918T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T024027Z UID:19492-1695061800-1695069000@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Triple P Seminar #2 - Raising Confident Competent Children DESCRIPTION:Triple P Seminar #2 – Raising Confident Competent Children\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker) \nPower of Positive Parenting seminars are a series of three workshops for parents of children birth to 12 years of age. Kids don’t come with an instruction manual! Many familiar parenting problems have very simple solutions that can be applied with some effort and focus. Triple P’s easy-to-understand and practical strategies have been shown to help families in all types of situations. \nSeminar # 2 – Raising Confident and Competent Children \nThis seminar focuses on encouraging respect and cooperation\, learning to be independent\, developing healthy self esteem and learning how to be a good problem solver. \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.** URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/triple-p-seminar-2-raising-confident-competent-children-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ba815c30b6215f162e5778793430485e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T030522Z UID:19496-1695148200-1695155400@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Understanding ASD Learning Styles and Effective Teaching Strategies 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-strategies-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/582254709222cf9eb0eee34396dd1076.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T030815Z UID:19500-1695234600-1695241800@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #3 - Getting Teenagers Connected DESCRIPTION:Teen Triple P Seminar #3 – Getting Teenagers Connected\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker) \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-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/da9d7332e1843eaa838b71d3c28dccd2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T012054Z UID:19502-1695666600-1695673800@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Triple P Seminar #3 - Raising Resilient Children DESCRIPTION:Triple P Seminar #3 – Raising Resilient Children\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker) \nPower of Positive Parenting seminars are a series of three workshops for parents of children birth to 12 years of age. Kids don’t come with an instruction manual! Many familiar parenting problems have very simple solutions that can be applied with some effort and focus. Triple P’s easy-to-understand and practical strategies have been shown to help families in all types of situations. \nSeminar #3 – Raising Resilient Children \nThis seminar focuses of: learning strategies to help build positive feelings in your child and help your child recognize and accept feelings\, deal with negative feelings and upsetting stressful life events. \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.** URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/triple-p-seminar-3-raising-resilient-children-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7a94ebde300b603d105e354c26837980.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T025351Z UID:19504-1695839400-1695846600@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Promoting Resiliency in Teens- Triple P DESCRIPTION:Promoting Resiliency in Teens\n\n\nPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker) \nPromoting Resilience in Teenagers\n \nTeenage years are full of constant changes\, challenges and demands. While growing up\, teenagers have hopes\, dreams and goals and sometimes experience disappointments. They also face new demands from their caregivers and school.\n \nThis presentation talks about ways caregivers can nurture resilience in teenagers so they can attain the skills they need to handle new challenges and struggles. Resiliency allows teens to persevere\, function and learn from their life experiences. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/promoting-resiliency-in-teens-triple-p/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/669c21b8abb8448e4203daa006c51e50.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231010T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T021347Z UID:19506-1696962600-1696969800@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Cannabis Use and Your Youth DESCRIPTION:Cannabis Use and Your Youth\n\n\nPresented by: Alyssa Penalosa (ASCO Addictions Clinical Navigator) and Melanie Ramdass (Front Door Service Specialist) \nIs your youth experimenting with cannabis? Are you curious about the interaction between cannabis use and youth mental health? Then this webinar is for you! Please join us\, as we explore the impact of cannabis use on brain development\, the experience of stress\, the legalization of cannabis use in Canada\, and the impacts and intersection between cannabis and mental health diagnosis. This webinar will offer community resources and what you need to know to reduce the risks. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/cannabis-use-and-your-youth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3f92d53e8c05e1933c85d7786e63304c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T032148Z UID:19508-1697567400-1697574600@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Calming Stormy Waters DESCRIPTION:Supporting Children Through Separation and Divorce\n\n\nPresented by: Jo Allison and Karen Sin (Child and Family Therapists) \nAre you worried about how separation or divorce is affecting your children? \nWould you like to minimize your children’s exposure to conflict and strengthen their resiliency? \nAre you looking for ways to deal with stress in co-parenting relationships? \nIn this workshop you will learn how to: Improve communication and decrease stress\, manage upset emotions\, strengthen and grow relationships with your children\, and develop positive approaches to parenting that will support your children’s emotional health. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/calming-stormy-waters-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fad471a009b923488d3be1efa71dc567-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T023744Z UID:19516-1697653800-1697659200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Learning To Pay Attention DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 1 Learning to Pay Attention\n\n\nPresented by: Laurie Blow and Erika Silveira (PATH Workers) \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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/b5bfebeecf8cbc78cf74e08b2618a773.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T020959Z UID:19517-1698172200-1698179400@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Enhancing Social Skills for Children and Youth with ASD DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Social Skills for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder\n\n\nPresented by: Neil Walker (Autism Consultant) \nChallenges with social/communication are the key diagnostic criteria for children & youth with ASD. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of ASD social learning needs and provide a range of tools to assist in social understanding and the pragmatics of social communication. The webinar will also include techniques for teaching about social relationships\, adolescent sexuality and bullying. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/enhancing-social-skills-for-children-and-youth-with-asd-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/74daff9437cff656f477434e3dd2a7ef-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T035107Z UID:19522-1699295400-1699302600@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours\n\n\nPresented by: Parastoo Roshany and Gabby Ondrade (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-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/9965a2219e4e8a347116b726867567e4-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T042114Z UID:19526-1700073000-1700080200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Plugged In DESCRIPTION:Tips and Strategies for Managing Screen Time\n\n\nPresented by: Alyssa Fallone (Community Outreach Worker) and Rachel Pavan (Child and Family Therapist) \nDoes screen time in your home ever feel like scream time? Is it hard to get your children unplugged? If you answered yes\, the Plugged In workshop is for you. Topics include: Guidelines for healthy screen time use\, understanding how screen time effects the brain\, how your own technology use impacts children\, and strategies for managing screen time. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/plugged-in-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2709880cf1002ed5dcfbc655d24fb698.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T042312Z UID:19530-1700591400-1700598600@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Supporting Communication Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorder DESCRIPTION:Supporting Communication Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorder\n\n\nPresented by: Neil Walker (Autism Consultant) \nThis seminar will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the expressive & receptive communication challenges faced by children & youth across the Autism Spectrum. Effective communication systems for nonverbal children and techniques for enhancing communication skills for verbal individuals will be provided. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/supporting-communication-challenges-in-autism-spectrum-disorder-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/6587f34af142563b4cf848059278833b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T032304Z UID:19534-1700677800-1700683200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Exploring and Understanding the Inattentive Brain DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 2 Exploring and Understanding the Inattentive Brain\n\n\nPresented by: Laurie Blow and Erika Silveira (PATH Workers) \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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6cab6d3e1d2431c8047b080e9c132359.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T032934Z UID:19535-1701801000-1701808200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Many Faces of Anxiety DESCRIPTION:Many Faces of Anxiety – Understanding and supporting children who live with worry\n\n\nPresented by: Salwa Mawji and Angie Lee (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-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/84d4d169ebee7c2a94ee891f51a8958d-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T043521Z UID:19536-1702405800-1702413000@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Understanding and Supporting Behaviour Challenges for Children with ASD DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Supporting Behaviour Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder\n\n\nPresented by: Neil Walker (Autism Consultant) \nUnderstanding the many possible underlying causes or functions of problematic behaviour is a critical step in helping children & youth with ASD change maladaptive behaviour. Effective behaviour analysis\, which includes a review of communication\, sensory\, anxiety and other possible causes\, will be discussed and positive behavior support (PBS) techniques will be presented. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/understanding-and-supporting-behaviour-challenges-for-children-with-asd-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/293ba05693ccf09f14e7ea74108ec7db.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T174013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T040549Z UID:19538-1702492200-1702497600@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit Disorder DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 3 Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit Disorder\n\n\nPresented by: Laurie Blow and Erika Silveira (PATH Workers) \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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1da3eef625b3f7c4a391e49f3462fb06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20230728T173903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T042011Z UID:19539-1702578600-1702585800@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Consciously Parenting Our Teens DESCRIPTION:Consciously Parenting Our Teens\n\n\nPresented by: Terri Keay (Clinical Navigator) and TBD \nThis webinar focuses on what caregivers bring to the parent and teen relationship. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect mindfully on how their parenting style was formed\, and how this influences their relationship with their teen. Participants will look at the advantages of having a strong attachment with their teen and how they can model the behaviours they want to see in their teenagers. In addition\, we will explore the way your teens brain is developing and receives information and how this can affect the family as a whole. Sign up to learn more! URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/consciously-parenting-our-teens/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1857ad1f22cd99b6be72179610495e43.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T040657Z UID:23286-1705343400-1705350600@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #1 - Raising Responsible Teenagers 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-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/f22d52919e47510b99006af8d2ae5c64.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T030645Z UID:23289-1705429800-1705435200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Learning To Pay Attention DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 1 Learning to Pay Attention\n\n\nPresented by: Laurie Blow and Erika Silveira (PATH Workers) \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-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/b9ba3109635c8cb4fd8e10c66f5c6143.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T023658Z UID:23293-1705948200-1705955400@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #2 - Raising Competent Teenagers DESCRIPTION:Teen Triple P 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/teen-triple-p-seminar-2-raising-competent-teenagers-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/981c95f7ba56549c8cf828807d2d9410.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T030915Z UID:23297-1706034600-1706041800@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Raising a Child with ASD DESCRIPTION:A wholistic framework for family life\n\n\nPresented by: Neil Walker (Autism Consultant) \nThis workshop will provide parents and other caregivers and the professionals who support them with a framework for helping children with ASD achieve their potential. Based on the F words of Child Development\, created by CANCHILD Research Centre at McMaster University\, the 6 F words: Function\, Family\, Fitness\, Fun\, Friends and Future\, can help maintain focus on important wholistic aspects of support for their child with ASD and the whole family. URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/raising-a-child-with-asd-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/0fb4ea7d18c04518c86fa5be62c79eec.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T033007Z UID:23301-1706553000-1706560200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Teen Triple P Seminar #3 - Getting Teenagers Connected 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-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ebf1e0073c0eece463c2ba980766f53b-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T032105Z UID:23305-1707244200-1707251400@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Triple P Seminar #1 - The Power of Positive Parenting DESCRIPTION:The Power of Positive Parenting\n\n\nPresented by: Positive Parenting Association Ontario \nPower of Positive Parenting seminars are a series of three workshops for parents of children birth to 12 years of age. Kids don’t come with an instruction manual! Many familiar parenting problems have very simple solutions that can be applied with some effort and focus. Triple P’s easy-to-understand and practical strategies have been shown to help families in all types of situations. \nSeminar # 1 – The Power of Positive Parenting \nThis seminar focuses on : ensuring a safe engaging environment for children by: creating a positive learning environment\, using assertive discipline\, having realistic expectations and taking care of yourself as a parent. \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.** URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/triple-p-seminar-1-the-power-of-positive-parenting-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/7dfcc029573e4465a02d8f9ce522d109-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T032132Z UID:23309-1707762600-1707769800@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours\n\n\nPresented by: Tara Goldman and Angie Chan (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-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/f23354e7cc2620f69d83c7f6d8820cf8-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T035218Z UID:23310-1707849000-1707856200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Triple P Seminar #2 - Raising Confident Competent Children DESCRIPTION:Triple P Seminar #2 – Raising Confident Competent Children\n\n\nPresented by: Positive Parenting Association Ontario \nPower of Positive Parenting seminars are a series of three workshops for parents of children birth to 12 years of age. Kids don’t come with an instruction manual! Many familiar parenting problems have very simple solutions that can be applied with some effort and focus. Triple P’s easy-to-understand and practical strategies have been shown to help families in all types of situations. \nSeminar # 2 – Raising Confident and Competent Children \nThis seminar focuses on encouraging respect and cooperation\, learning to be independent\, developing healthy self esteem and learning how to be a good problem solver. \n**This is a 3-part seminar. Participation in all 3 dates is strongly recommended.** URL:https://www.yorkhills.ca/event/triple-p-seminar-2-raising-confident-competent-children-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ce6b4609c81be1d6994221801a494a1d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T084022 CREATED:20231201T163842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T032032Z UID:23312-1708021800-1708027200@www.yorkhills.ca SUMMARY:Exploring and Understanding the Inattentive Brain DESCRIPTION:Unwrapping the Gifts of a Distracted Mind – Part 2 Exploring and Understanding the Inattentive Brain\n\n\nPresented by: Laurie Blow and Erika Silveira (PATH Workers) \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-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yorkhills.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/9f2c95b53740ddf0406c4024a18ba558.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR