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 […]
Many Faces of Anxiety - Understanding and supporting children who live with worryPresented by: Fiona Jack, Jodi Miller and Angie Lee (Child and Family Therapists)The 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 […]
Understanding and Managing Challenging BehavioursPresented by: Angie Chan and Allison Green (Child and Family Therapists) Understanding 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 […]
Understanding and Managing Sensory Sensitivity in Children/Youth Living with Autism Spectrum DisorderPresented by: Neil Walker (COMPASS Manager) and Andy Park (Child and Family Therapist)Sensory sensitivity is recognized as a significant diagnostic criterion for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Hyper or hypp reactivity to sensory experiences can produce severe challenges in coping with sensory aspects of the environment […]
Genuine Connection - The Teen EditionPresented by: Terri Keay (Clinical Navigator) and Danielle Warren (Clinical Navigator)This webinar focuses on what caregivers bring to the parent and teen relationship. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on mindfulness practice; ways of noticing and observing how your parenting style has formed, and how this influences your parent […]
