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SUMMARY:Joy of Music - by West Coast Reach Association
DESCRIPTION:A lively\, monthly music program for those with diverse-abilities (and their caregivers). – On the second Thursday morning of each month starting Sept. 12th\, 2024\, at McTavish Academy of Art in North Saanich.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/joy-of-music-by-west-coast-reach-association/
LOCATION:McTavish Academy of Art (Gymnasium)\, 1720 McTavish Rd\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 5T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event,Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:FREE Parenting Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Edward Milne Community School Society (EMCS) is partnering with Sea to Tree Health & Wellness to offer parents FREE workshops to support and navigate the challenges of parenthood. Please register by calling: 250-642-6371 or email here.  \n\n\n\n  \nThe Teen Brain – Oct 21\, 6-7:30 pm \nUnderstanding how brain development impacts everything in your teenagers life\, how to support their growth\,  \nmental health warning signs\, and internet safety. \n​ \nTalking Sex\, Drugs\, and Rock & Roll – Oct 28\, 6 – 7:30 pm \nHow to have these potentially difficult\, but very important conversations.  \nUnderstanding what risks and choices your teenager may be facing and supporting them to find their own boundaries. \n​ \nCommunication Skills & Managing Conflict – Nov 4\, 6 – 7:30 pm \nNonviolent communication and other helpful communication strategies\, de-escalating conflict\, creating and sustaining connection. \n​ \nDealing with Stress & Anxiety in Your Family – Nov 18\, 6 – 7:30 pm \nTools to manage stress and anxiety\, instilling resilience\, where to find help if you need it. \n\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nTyler (he/him) is completing his master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Tyler has worked with children and youth in many different capacities and settings including with unhoused youth and youth in the criminal justice system. Tyler has two young children. \n \nHermione (she/her) has a focus on health promotion and community development and engagement. She has worked for many years in the areas of sexual health\, mental health\, and substance use. Hermione is Mum to one and step-mom (Mumsy) to two. All three of her children are now adults.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/free-parenting-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education
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SUMMARY:DBT Skills Groups for Adolescents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:DBT for Adolescents & Caregivers\nWe will be offering a Multi-Family DBT Skills Training Group starting in January 2025 located in Victoria\, BC. Intakes open on November 1\, 2024\, and the screening form will be available on that day below. \nWhat: 26-week Multi-Family DBT Skills Training Group \nWhen: January -July 2025 \nWhere: In-person in Victoria\, BC (location TBD) \nWho: Adolescents aged 13-17 who are residents of the CRD and struggle with BPD symptoms or emotion dysregulation\, with the strongly recommended option for two caregivers to attend. \nCost: Free \nIntake Date: November 1\, 2024. The screening form for clients is now open until November 15\, 2024\, or until full. \nScreening is now open: https://bit.ly/DBTforYouth \nIntake Process: Please read carefully. \n\n\nComplete Screening Form\n\n\nThe screening form will be available on our website when intakes open on November 1\, 2024\, and will close two weeks later. \n\n\nThe form will assess eligibility based on the following criteria: \na) The adolescent and caregiver must be residents of the CRD for the entire duration of the program. \nb) The adolescent is experiencing clinically significant symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or severe emotion dysregulation\, although no formal diagnosis is required. \nc) The adolescent must be under the care of a registered therapist for the entire duration of the program. \nOne-Hour Zoom or Phone Assessment \n\n\nIf eligible\, you will receive an informed consent form via email for completion. \n\n\nYou will then be scheduled for a one-hour Zoom or phone appointment to review the consent form and an assessment to ensure the program aligns with your goals. \n\n\nDue to limited space\, not all applicants will be accepted into the group. You will be notified of your status within one month of completing the screening form. \n\n\nPlease note: We do not maintain a waitlist for the DBT Skills Training Groups.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/dbt-skills-groups-for-adolescents-caregivers/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Inclusion Canada & People First of Canada in collaboration with the Office for Disability Issues. \nVirtual Event via Zoom Webinar \nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, 12pm-3:30pm EasternThursday\, November 14\, 2024\, 12pm-3:45pm Eastern \nThis year’s policy forum will focus on accessible and affordable housing. On Day 1\, we will look at the current state of housing in Canada for people with an intellectual disability. We’ll discuss the barriers that prevent the creation of true inclusive housing. On Day 2\, we’ll look at innovative housing solutions that promote real inclusion and talk about the steps we need to take individually and collectively to make this a reality. \nFormat: The forum will include a series of panels and interactive Question & Answer periods. Panels include perspectives of lived experience from people with an intellectual disability and families\, as well as research and policy expertise from both government and community. A recording of the event will be provided to everyone who registers. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/15th-annual-federal-policy-forum-on-inclusion-registration-876828847687?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/15th-annual-federal-policy-forum-on-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Stand up for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate their 20th Anniversary\, Stand up for Mental Health is partnering with the Greater Victoria Social Gathering Place Society and Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island (MHRP SI) to bring their star comics from Vancouver to perform a show at 8pm on Thursday\, November 14th at Hecklers Bar & Grill. \nWhat’s so funny about mental health?  \nAs far as Stand Up For Mental Health (SMH) is concerned – everything! \nFounded by award-winning counsellor and stand-up comic David Granirer who himself suffers from bipolar\, SMH\, which is based in Vancouver teaches stand-up comedy to people with mental health issues as a way of building confidence and fighting public stigma. \nGranirer has won awards for his program in Canada\, the US\, and Australia\, including one from the Governor General of Canada\, and was also named one of the 150 Difference Makers in Canadian mental health. \nSince 2004 Granirer has trained over 700 SMH comics and run his program in over 50 cities in Canada\, the US\, and Australia. \nSMH has performed over 500 shows for government departments\, corporations\, the military\, universities\, colleges\, and even did a show for the US Secret Service. \nSays Janine Theobald\, Executive Director MHRP SI\, “We are tickled to partner with the Social Gathering Place and SMH to showcase a group of talented comics sharing their recovery journeys through the lens of humour. Mental illness and substance use challenges can be dark and lonely\, and this event promises to crack-up stigma and bring the community together demonstrating we are in this together and our challenges can become our greatest strengths…or at least\, a funny and relatable story.”  \nThursday\, November 14th\nDoors: 7PM | Show: 8PM\nHecklers Bar & Grill\, 123 Gorge Road East\nGeneral Admission: $20 | Reduced Ticket: $10\n19+\, No minors permitted\n \nBuy tickets here: https://www.showpass.com/standupformentalhealth/
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/stand-up-for-mental-health/
LOCATION:Greater Victoria Social Gathering Place Society
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event,Live Performance
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