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SUMMARY:Mindful Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Learn to embrace the beautiful chaos of single parenthood with presence and self-compassion\, nurturing both your child’s well-being and your own.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/mindful-parenting/
LOCATION:Men’s Therapy Center\, 301-3491 Saanich Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8X 1W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Mental Wellness - Y Mind Teen (13-18) & Youth (18-30)
DESCRIPTION:Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be. \nOur free mental wellness programs\, Y Mind and Mind Medicine\, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety (individuals experiencing severe anxiety and stress that significantly impacts their ability to perform daily activities likely require more support than what Y Mind is intended to provide). Our programs are evidence-based and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.\nTo participate\, you may self-refer\, you do not need a diagnosis of anxiety\, and you do not need to be a Y member. \nY MIND TEEN – AGES 13-18\nY Mind Teen is a free seven-week program delivered across BC. This program supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are experiencing symptoms of stress and worry to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to cope with stress. Y Mind Teen is led by trained mental health professionals and educators and gives teens the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. \nRegistration Information: \nThe Y Mind Groups are being offered in person at the Westhills Y (Langford) and Downtown locations. If you are not able to attend these for any reason\, both virtual and in person groups are available to those in other parts of BC and Vancouver Island. Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area. \nThe dates and times for our next information sessions and a registration link are below: \nWesthills Y In Person Information Session: \nTuesday September 16th at 5:45 pm @ Westhills YMCA-YWCA\nor\nTuesday September 23rd at 5:45 pm @ Westhills YMCA-YWCA \n  \nWesthills Y In Person Program Sessions: \nTuesdays October 7th – November 18th\, 2025 at 6 pm -7:30 pm @ Westhills YMCA-YWCA \nOR\n Downtown In Person Information Session: \nWednesday September 24th at 5:45 pm @ Location TBD\nor\nWednesday October 1st at 5:45 pm @ Location TBD \n  \nDowntown In Person Program Sessions: \nWednesdays October 15th – November 26th\, 2025 at 6 pm -7:30 pm @ Location TBD \nThe registration process for Y Mind Teen includes attendance at an Information Session (either online or in person\, depending on the site) and a brief intake meeting with one of our facilitators to determine if the group is a best fit for the teen. \nREGISTER ONLINE \n*Expecting an email from the Y team… please ensure  you check your junk email folders occasionally emails may be flagged as spam. \n  \nY MIND YOUTH – AGES 18 – 30\nThe Y Mind Groups are being offered in person in Winter 2026 Location TBD. Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area. \n*Note: With enough interest we can offer a Youth group this Fall 2025.  Please register for an information session through the link below if you are interested and we will contact you. \nAll participants must register and attend one of our information sessions and a one-on-one intake to register for the program.  The dates and times for our next Victoria information sessions and a registration link are below: \nDowntown Y In Person Information Session: \nTuesday February 3rd 2026 at 5:45pm @ Location TBD \nor \nTuesday February 10th 2026 at 5:45pm @ Location TBD \nDowntown Y In Person Program Sessions: \nTuesdays Feb 17th – March 31st\, 2026 6pm – 8:30pm @ Location TBD \nY Mind Youth is being offered in the Westshore by Pacific Centre Family Services at 324 Goldstream Ave. If you are interested in that group\, please contact Julia at jleggett@pcfsa.org \nREGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/vancouver-island-y-mental-wellness-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:CADDAC's 17th Annual ADHD Conference (Vancouver\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:CADDAC’s ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD\, parents and/or caregivers of children with ADHD and their families\, as well as educators and allied health professionals. \n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker – Thomas E. Brown\nClinical Psychologist\, Author\n\nThomas E. Brown earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Yale University and then served on the clinical faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine for 20 years while operating a clinic in Connecticut for children and adults with ADHD and related problems. In May 2017\, he relocated to California where he opened the Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders in Manhattan Beach. He has taught continuing medical education courses on ADHD for the American Psychiatric Association for 18 years and has given lectures and workshops in hospitals\, medical schools\, universities and for professional and advocacy groups throughout the United States and in more than 40 other countries. \n\n\n\nDr. Brown is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and is an elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association\, the APA Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse\, and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. He has published 30 articles in professional journals and 7 books on ADHD with translations into 12 foreign languages. His most recent books are Smart\, but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD; Outside the Box: Rethinking ADD/ADHD in Children and Adults-A Practical Guide\, ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults: Twelve Stories of Struggle\, Support and Treatment; and Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults. He has also published the Brown Executive Function/Attention Rating Scales for early childhood\, childhood\, adolescents and adults. His 28-minute video on YouTube “What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?” has received more than 10 million views. In November 2024 he received a lifetime achievement award from CHADD. For more information\, please visit his website at www.BrownADHDclinic.com \n\n\n\nConference Topics\n\nThomas E. Brown – Keynote presentation on Day 1\nThomas E. Brown – Keynote presentation on Day 2\nADHD Medications -The Great\, The All Right\, and The Ones to Avoid\nADHD and Addiction: Two Sides of the Same Coin?\nParenting a child with ADHD… when you have ADHD\nKindness to Yourself: Self-Care That Doesn’t Feel Like a Another Chore\n\n…and much more! \n\n\nConference Details\n\nEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (June 25 to August 31\, 2025) \n\n1-day Registration – Saturday Only – STUDENT (Proof required) – $100.00\n1-day Registration – Saturday Only – $155.00 \n1-day Registration – Sunday Only – STUDENT (Proof required) – $100.00\n1-day Registration – Sunday Only – $140.00 \n2-day Registration – STUDENT (Proof required) – $200.00\n2-day Registration (Sat & Sun) – $255.00 \n\nConference tickets are fully refundable until September 30\, 2025. Refunds processed after that date will be subject to an administration fee of $25 + the cost of food. \n\nVenue: University of British Columbia\, Nest Conference Centre. 6133 University Blvd. Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z1 \n\nNovember 1st | DAY 1: Registration opens at 8:15am\, Conference Day 1 ends at 4:00pm \nNovember 2nd | DAY 2: Registration opens at 8:15am\, Conference Day 2 ends at 3:00pm \n\n\n**A valid student ID is required at check-in if you purchase a student ticket. Failure to provide one will result in a $50 charge to upgrade to a non-discounted\, regular price ticket.** \n\n**Please note that this conference WILL NOT be livestreamed or recorded.** \n\nRegistration fees include electronic handouts\, lunch\, and two coffee breaks. Tax is based on tax rates in British Columbia. All fees are in Canadian dollars. \n\nSubsidy pricing available. Contact our Programs Manager at annie.desrochers@caddac.ca
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/caddacs-17th-annual-adhd-conference-vancouver-bc/
LOCATION:Nest Conference Centre (University of BC campus)\, 6133 University Blvd.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Co-Op Celebration (CanAssist)
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to CanAssist’s Co-op Celebration on November 1st\, 2025!\nJoin us in honouring the past\, present\, and future of CanAssist’s Co-op Program — an initiative that has empowered students\, fostered innovation\, and advanced inclusive communities. \nCome connect with CanAssist team members\, present and past co-ops\, students\, and community partners as we celebrate this legacy\, share stories\, and look ahead. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you! \nDate/Time\nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025\n2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT) Drop in whenever you can! \nLocation\nCanAssist in the CARSA Building at the University of Victoria\n3800 Finnerty Road\nVictoria\, BC V8P 5C2 \nSchedule\n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\nMeet-and-greet\nCo-op Endowment Fund Appreciation\n\n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\nTour of current workshops and projects\nFriendly engineering competition\n\n5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\n\nLaunch of the Co-op Initiative\n\nIf you have any challenges with this registration form or change of plans\, please email canassist@uvic.ca. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/co-op-celebration-canassist/
LOCATION:CARSA (UVic)\, 3800 Finnerty Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event,Indoor
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