Triple P Seminar #3 - Raising Resilient ChildrenPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker)and Helen Elraheb (York Region District School Board Social Worker) Power 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 […]
Exploring the Connection Between Youth Mental Health and Substance UsePresented by: Carla Barbe(York Hills Child ad Family Therapist), Alyssa Penalosa (ASCO Addictions Clinical Navigator), and Narges Ehghaghi (ASCO Outreach Worker)Are you a parent/caregiver curious about substance use by teens?Are you seeking information and resources to help support a young person in your life who is […]
Understanding The Brain and Behaviour Development in Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderPresented by: Neil Walker (COMPASS Manager) and Andy Park (Child and Family Therapist)This webinar will assist in understanding the brain development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and will explain the cause of behaviours commonly experienced. Participants will learn strategies that can be used to support and manage […]
Promoting and Practicing Self-Compassion for CaregiversPresented by: Rick Rotchild (Intensive Child and Family Services Worker) and Anahita Meraj (Child and Family Therapist)Tackling Parental Burnout! – How caring for yourself is caring for your child/youth. Do you sometimes find yourself more critical than you would like? Do you sense that you need a break but can’t […]
Understanding the connection between language and children’s mental healthPresented by: Vibhuti Bhatt (Speech and Language Pathologist)Language plays an important role in our children’s mental health. It is an essential skill for learning and for building meaningful relationships. Sometimes, when our children behave in ways we don’t understand, language challenges may be at play. In this […]
Intergenerational Trauma and Mental Health Across Varied IdentitiesPresented by: Precious Myers, Zinara McIntosh, Carolynne Warton, Jodi Miller and Habibi E Feliciano Perez. Moderated by Kai Maa PitantaPlease join us for a panel discussion hosted by York Hills identity specific teams including Kuumba (Black Community Mental Health), First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities as well as […]
How to support your Child’s Journey as they explore 2SLGBTQ+ Identity and communityPresented by: Barb Urman and Constantine Cabarios (Family Services of York Region) Why does my child have “they/them” in their Instagram bio? What do I do if my daughter tells me she is pansexual? My son wants to wear dresses to school, does […]
Panel DiscussionYork Hills is pleased to present the 2022 Children's Mental Health Week line up of webinars focusing on building resiliency within the family and drawing upon the family's own strengths and abilities. Join us for a community panel discussion featuring York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, Addiction Services Central Ontario, […]
Finding Satisfaction and Validation in ParentingPresented by: Pamela Snelgrove (Child and Family Therapist) and Janet MacQuarrie (Clinical Manager)This workshop will offer some ideas to build and adjust a parent’s toolbox of effective parenting tips and tricks. Parents and caregivers will learn and be reminded how to use some key concepts and parenting strategies. Daily struggles […]
Triple P Tip Sheet DiscussionPresented by: Uma Bhatt (Community Outreach Worker)As children grow and develop they form views of themselves as a person, their value as an individual, and how good they are at doing things. This view of their self-worth is called self-esteem. An important part of being a parent involves building confidence in […]
