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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:Understanding ADHD for Adults
DESCRIPTION:ADHD impacts all areas of life\, and understanding is a pivotal starting point for moving forward. \nThis program is designed for those who are newly diagnosed and are embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery. \ \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is not a webinar and requires your active participation to fully benefit from it. Sessions will not be recorded to protect your privacy. \nJoin us to unravel the complexities of Adult ADHD in an interactive\, supportive\, and collaborative environment. \nAfter this program you should be able to: \n\nUnderstand the wide range of Adult ADHD symptoms.\nBecome aware of how ADHD can impact various aspects of life.\nTake proactive steps to explore non-medication approaches to managing ADHD.\nIdentify how ADHD medications work and how they can improve daily functioning.\nAccess resources that can bring positive changes to lives of people with ADHD\n\nFacilitated by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar (MD) and Dr. Anita Parhar (PhD)\, this program draws from their extensive knowledge gained through years of dedicated work at the Adult ADHD Centre.  Dr. Gurdeep Parhar and Dr. Anita Parhar bring a wealth of clinical and practical insights through the cumulative experience of over 15\,000 patient experiences\, which is the foundation of this program. \nBegins Thursday\, November 13\, 2025 – 3 weeks\nDates: November 13\, 20 & 27\, 2025\nTime: 5:30pm PST/ 6:30pm MST/ 8:30pm – 10pm EST/ 9:30pm AST\nWhere: Virtual on Zoom \nPlease note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. As of November 11th\, the registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.  \nFacilitators: Dr. Gurdeep Parhar & Dr. Anita Parhar \nFee: $30 + HST \n\nPlease note that this program will be offered in January\, March\, September and November every year. This program is a good intro to ADHD prior to taking our Adult ADHD Group Coaching programs. \nPlease note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. Once the program begins\, registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/understanding-your-childs-adhd-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Now What? A beginning conversation to support families when our kids begin experimenting with substances
DESCRIPTION:Learning that our kids are using substances can be scary. Our fears about substance use can affect how we react. Learn with us while Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation with Douglas Hardie\, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Program Coordinator of Island Health’s Child\, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use Programs. This is a beginning conversation to help parents self-reflect on how they show up to talk to their kids about their substance use. \nJoin us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker. \n6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)\n7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/now-what-a-beginning-conversation-to-support-families-when-our-kids-begin-experimenting-with-substances/
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