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Food For Thought
2025-02-06 16:00 - 2025-03-13 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Family Centre, 511 Constance Ave, Victoria, BC, V9A 6N5, Canada
Individual Youth and Family support and education (13 – 18 years) appointments. We promote family and community capacity to protect and support youth and their families through access to supportive counselling, intervention, mediation, parent education, system navigation, outreach and referral. We aim to build upon youth (13 – 18 years) and family strengths, improve family relationships and the understanding of teen development.

Gender Marvelous
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey of raising our queer, gender-diverse and/or Two-Spirit children and youth. Join the conversation, find strength and encouragement, and connect with a network of families who understand. All queer and 2SLGBTQIA+ families are welcome. Let’s support each other and grow together!
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

You Gotta Have Friends
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
“ You Gotta Have Friends” aims to highlight the vital role that relationships play in enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. We will explore the emotional, social, and psychological benefits of having strong, supportive friendships, emphasizing how these connections can foster a sense of belonging and community. We will exchange ideas, stories and strategies together (you might even make a friend or two-) Shelley Nessman is the Director of Family Support and Leadership at PLAN and is co- founder of In the Company of Others

Emotion Regulation - Deepening Our Understanding - Special Live FamilySmart Event (online)
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Have you ever found yourself looking at your child’s emotional outburst and thinking, “What the heck is happening?” or “This doesn’t make any sense,” or “What on earth are they so upset about – it’s not that big a deal?” If so, you are certainly not alone! Many parents describe feeling as though they’re walking on eggshells or avoiding taking their children out in fear of an emotional ‘meltdown’ which can be embarrassing, upsetting, and can lead to some pretty big emotions for the grown ups as well.
If this sounds like you, or like someone you care about, please join us for an evening filled with information about what can lead to big emotions and for some concrete strategies for responding skillfully to those situations. Nicole will join us live on Zoom to lead us through an evening of learning which will expand upon some key points including:

Understanding emotion dysregulation as a skills deficit, and identifying strategies to grow those skills.
How to anticipate when big emotions will occur, and exploring specific skills for responding to it.
Understanding how the principle of attunement can be a roadmap for finding solutions that will work for you and your family.
Hoping for the best, planning for the worst – so that everyone knows what to expect.
How to repair the relationship when it’s all gone wrong.

Please join us live online for an evening filled with information, reflection, and no doubt a good amount of laughter as well.
Speaker: Nicole Allen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, mom, wife and dog lover who, over the past decade, has worked with young people and their caregivers to build relationships and emotion regulation strategies, especially in times of mental health crisis. Nicole has private practices in Abbotsford and Fort Langley.
This event will be hosted on Zoom.
The presentation will begin at 6:30 pm and end at 8 pm Pacific Time.
Please note: The event is free. Registration is required and limited.
Register here.

ADHD - The Real Deal
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
ADHD doesn’t just affect the person living with ADHD, it also affects those around them. As parents of kids living with ADHD, we can benefit from learning what ADHD is and how to support our kids. Dr. Duncan dispels some myths and explains how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does.
Join us to learn from Dr. Don Duncan, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
Come together and watch a video presentation and stay for a facilitated conversation by our Family Peer Support Workers.
12:00pm-1:30pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)
1:00pm-2:30pm Mountain Time (Alberta)
Register Here
These events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory, or live outside of Canada, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources.
Thank you.

For Families: A Conversation About Eating Disorders
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Knowing how to help our kids who are experiencing an eating disorder can be a terrifying, isolating and overwhelming experience. Learn about disordered eating, what to be aware of, the importance of connection, and strategies that help support recovery.
Join us as Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation with Eating Disorders Therapist & Educator Carmen Kauffman, and Rylee McKinlay, a young person with lived experience, and Terri McKinlay, a parent with lived experience.
Come together and watch a video presentation and stay for a facilitated conversation by our Family Peer Support Workers.
Carmen Kauffman, Eating Disorders Therapist & Educator, will be joining us live on Zoom to help answer some of your questions.
6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)
7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta)
Register Here
These events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory, or live outside of Canada, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources.
Thank you.

Community ASIST Workshop individual registration
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-25 | Need2 Office, 2390 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC, V8N 1V7, Canada
A two-day workshop that teaches you the skills to be ready, willing, and able as a life-assisting caregiver for someone struggling with thoughts of suicide.
In person event. This workshop is open to anyone 17 years or older.

The cost of the workshop is $325. Student rate is available upon request.

The workshop will take place at the NEED2 office.
Lunch, coffee/tea and snacks will be provided.

To register visit our website here
Questions; email communityeducation@need2.ca

CSSHSA Violence Prevention Webinar
2025-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for an informative webinar on violence prevention! Our expert panel of speakers will share valuable insights, practical strategies, and best practices for creating a safer environment for both individuals and staff.
In this session, you will learn about violence prevention requirements from a Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) perspective, explore best practices in behavioral care planning, understand the importance of effective follow-up after an incident, and discover how CSSHSA can support your organization.
Hear from our experts:
• Geri Grigg, HEU’s Occupational Health & Safety Representative with over 15 years of experience in health and safety
• Tigran Bajgoric, CSSHSA’s Chief Executive Officer, with over 15 years in health and safety, driving key initiatives to enhance workplace safety in the social services sector
• Kavita Kamat, Laurel Behavior Support Services’ Clinical Director and Behavioural Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with children and adults from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Farzad Kasad, HSA’s Senior Labour Relations Officer, with over 10 years of experience in health and safety.
Register here to secure your spot!

Explosive Behaviour in Teens: Strategies To Empower Families
2025-03-04 18:30 - 2025-03-06 20:00, 2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
When our teens are showing up in explosive ways, we sometimes blame ourselves. Listen to a therapist explain some causes of explosive behaviour and strategies that support parents and teens. ( Online Events )

Dates & Times:
March 4, 5, 6, 11,& 25th 6:30 pm – 8:00pm
March 12, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/USkd1QIeNdc?si=GF4rJik-GH0ljYIb
RSVP:https://familysmart.ca/monthly-events/

Help For the Hard Times Workshop
2025-03-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
For parents and caregivers whose children have been at the ER or have had a hospital stay for mental health or substance use issues.

Details for 1-hour Workshops:

Session 1: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 1)

Session 2: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 2)
Session 3: How to take care of yourself and your family after a crisis
Session 4: How to find the resources you need

Dates: Offered every month at various times
Cost: Free of Charge

For more information and registration please visit:www.familysmart.ca/workshops

Safe Talk - Suicide Prevention Workshop
2025-03-07 09:00 - 13:00 | CMHA BC – Victoria Office, 101-612 View St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1J5, Canada
safeTALK (FREE) – Suicide Prevention Training Workshop
Friday March 7, 2025
9:00am-1:00pm
CMHA Victoria Offices

safeTALK is a half-day suicide prevention workshop open to anyone, regardless of prior experience or training. Gain knowledge about how to help a person who is thinking about suicide connect to the support they need.
You will learn to:
• Identify people who may have thoughts of suicide
• Ask them directly about the possibility of suicide
• Connect them to life-saving community supports and resources
More than 50,000 people in 20 countries attend safeTALK each year.
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, CMHA BC is hosting this safeTALK training at no cost to the community.
Registration: In order to register, please fill out the form below and ensure that you select the correct workshop dates in the drop down menu titled “Please Select an Upcoming Workshop”.
$10 Deposit: After submitting the registration form, you should be automatically re-directed to our online payment system. Please note that, due to levels of demand, a $10 deposit is required to hold your spot in this training. All deposits will be refunded after attending the workshop. If you do not attend the workshop, and do not cancel at least 72 hours beforehand, CMHA BC will retain this deposit. By paying the deposit, you are agreeing to these terms.
If you experience any difficulties registering or have any questions, please contact the CMHA BC team at suicideprevention@cmha.bc.ca or at (778) 533-6472.

Registration – Suicide Prevention Training
Use this form to register for an upcoming workshop, or to sign up to be notified of future workshops. CMHA BC is able to deliver Suicide Prevention Training (safeTALK, ASIST) in the lower Vancouver Island region.

You can also contact the team at suicideprevention@cmha.bc.ca.

SEA: For Adults online workshop
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:00
A 90-minute online suicide prevention workshop developed by NEED2 to provide foundational information about suicide that is accessible and relevant to adults, no matter their role in the community.
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Once you’ve registered, you will receive the Zoom link the morning of the workshop.

Antidepressant Skill Workshop
2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Mental Health Recovery Partners – South Island (MHRP SI), 941 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC, V8T 1W7, Canada
Request a MHRP Program or Workshop

Interested in our peer support, counselling, respite support, or educational workshops? Fill out the form here and one of their team members will reach out to you by phone within 1-2 days to get you booked in.
Questions about how this work? Email them at admin@mhrpsi.ca or call them directly: 250-384-4225

Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Is Your Workplace Prepared for Vicarious Trauma? Learn How to Build a Trauma-Informed Culture
Vicarious trauma can quietly impact your team, but you can take action. Join our webinar on March 19th as we explore how understanding vicarious trauma can help you create a healthier, more resilient workplace. Learn to recognize the signs, implement strategies like the Stress Pain Container, and develop a trauma-informed culture that supports your team’s well-being.
Register now to secure your spot and protect both individuals and your organization!

Beneath The Surface: Illuminating Visible & Invisible Disabilities
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC, V8W 1P6, Canada
A 10th annual Cracks in the Concrete conference as we explore the theme “Beneath the Surface: Illuminating Visible & Invisible Disabilities.” This milestone gathering will focus on amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals living with visible and invisible disabilities, particularly people of colour who are often left out of disability discourse. Together, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those living with disabilities that are not immediately visible, while building bridges of empathy, compassion, and respect.
Over this transformative weekend, we’ll challenge societal perceptions that are shaped by first appearances and examine how our personal biases and programming impact interactions. Through a rich lineup of workshops, discussions, and artistic performances, we will explore disability and identity, emphasizing how we are more alike than we are different.
Featured sessions will delve into topics such as the invisibility of autism, dyslexia, vision loss, poor hearing, and speech challenges, while also addressing the unique barriers faced by people of colour living with visible disabilities.
This year’s conference is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action to see beyond the surface and embrace difference.
CRACKS IN THE CONCRETE CONFERENCE
DATES:
March 21 – 23, 2025
LOCATION:
Victoria City Hall
COST:
Free general admission, or by donation
$10 – 15 for Able: An Immersive Art Experience
$5 for Chinatown History Walking Tour
REGISTER:
Register for the conference here.
DONATE:
All panels are free. Please consider making a donation.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
March 21:
Able: An Immersive Art Experience (5:30 – 7:30pm)
March 22:
The Realities of Living With Invisible Disabilities (1:00 – 2:00pm)
Beyond First Impressions: Amplifying the Voices of People with Disabilities (2:30 – 3:30pm)
Equity in Action: Connecting Disability & Human Rights (4:00 – 5:00pm)
March 23:
Chinatown History Walking Tour (1:00 – 1:45pm)

Control Exposure Risks from Unregulated Substances
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join us on March 25th from 10am to 11am for an informative webinar on managing exposure risks from unregulated substances in the workplace. Hear from expert speakers with decades of health and safety experience as they share key strategies and best practices for addressing the risks of unregulated substance exposure, with a focus on the social services sector.
Register to secure your spot!

Open House Session For Professionals - Help For The Hard Times
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
Join this information session to learn more about Help for the Hard Times and how you, as a healthcare provider, service provider, educator, police/RCMP, can help connect families to this free workshop.
The Help for the Hard Times workshop series provides a framework for parents/caregivers to consider as they support their child after a crisis. The workshops include practical strategies, tips and tools that support caring, connected relationships.
Help for the Hard Times was created by parents with lived experience, working in a clinical setting on the integrated team at Surrey Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit.

Date & Time: Wednesday March 26th 12:00pm- 1:00pm
RSVP: https://familysmart.ca/monthly-events/

Improving Wellness with BounceBack®: A Free Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Program
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Explore BounceBack®, the Canadian Mental Health Association’s free, evidence-based mental health program designed to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms by up to 50%. Grounded in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), this program offers BC residents aged 13+ practical strategies to manage stress, worry, unhelpful thinking, and more. Learn how self-selected workbooks and personalized support from a telephone coach over 4-6 sessions can help you take control of your mental well-being and navigate life’s challenges.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how BounceBack® can make a difference in your life. Register today

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand the structure of BounceBack® program, including its focus on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles.
Learn how the program for BC residents aged 13 and over can improve their mental wellbeing.
Highlight evidence-based strategies participants can learn, such as managing stress, reducing worry, addressing unhelpful thinking, and facing mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

About our presenter:

Kate Longpre is the National Manager of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) BounceBack® program. She has managed early intervention mental health programs at CMHA since 2019. Prior to joining CMHA, Kate worked in refugee resettlement supporting the settlement and inclusion of refugees and newcomers in communities across Canada. During this time, Kate founded the We Speak Translate project a first of its kind partnership with Google Translate. The We Speak Translate project trained individuals, representing diverse sectors, in how to use the Google Translate app to create more welcoming and inclusive communities for newcomers to Canada. Kate has a Masters in Community Development from the University of Victoria.

Community ASIST Workshop individual registration
2025-03-31 09:00 - 2025-04-01 17:00 | Need2 Office, 2390 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC, V8N 1V7, Canada
ASIST is a two-day workshop that provides suicide first aid training to participants. This training provides participants the competencies needed to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive.
You do not need to work in the health or mental health field to take ASIST. We need people in all roles in the community to be ASIST trained to create a suicide-safer community!
In person event. This workshop is open to anyone 17 years or older.

The cost of the workshop is $325. Student rate is available upon request.

The workshop will take place at the NEED2 office.
Lunch, coffee/tea and snacks will be provided.

To register visit their website here
Questions; email communityeducation@need2.ca
