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SUMMARY:REFOCUS: Reinforcing Executive Functioning with Optimism\, Compassion\, Understanding\, and Support
DESCRIPTION:REFOCUS Parenting Program\nDoes your child have difficulty focusing? Does your child have difficulty following directions? Does your child have difficulty handling strong emotions? If you said” yes” to one or more of these questions\, your child might be having difficulties with executive function. Executive function can impact working memory\, flexible thinking and self-control. And\, it can affect all aspects of life at school and at home \nIn this 10-week interactive course\, parents and caregivers will learn about executive function\, how executive function affects children and teens\, and\, they will learn tools and strategies to help their children increase these skills. \nThrough a combination of psychoeducation\, self-reflection\, role-play\, real-life practice and experimentation\, participants will gain insight and skills to help their young people be more successful. In between sessions\, participants will have an opportunity to practice applying the strategies in their own lives. \nTopics include:\nInhibition\, Emotional Regulation\, Motivation\, Attention\, Shifting\, Working Memory\, Planning\, Organization\, and self-monitoring \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. \n————————————————————————- \nREFOCUS – Winter Session 2026\nBegins: Thursday January 8th\, 2026 – 10 weeks \nDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Feb 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, March 5 & April 2\, 2026 (No session on March 12th\, 19th & 26th) \nTime: 4:30pm PST/ 5:30pm MST/ 7:30pm – 9pm EST/ 8:30pm AST \nFacilitator: Dr. Megan Smith \nFee: $175 + HST \nPlease note that this program is refundable up to 7 days before the program starts. As of January 1st\, the registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/refocus-reinforcing-executive-functioning-with-optimism-compassion-understanding-and-support/
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Rare But Not Alone
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this welcoming space for families who care for someone with a rare disorder (diagnosed or not). Rare disorders and conditions affect a small number of people in the country or even the world. Living with a rare disorder or condition can feel invisible and isolating\, and sometimes there are seemingly no answers. But it doesn’t have to be scary all of the time—especially if you have others beside you! Join our supportive group and find strength in numbers as we share stories\, connect with others who understand\, and build upon our supportive networks. \nFamily 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 FSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. Sign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 weeks notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/rare-but-not-alone-2-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Members Club: Importance of Outdoor Play on Brain Development & Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:When and What Time? \nFebruary 24th\, 2026 || Virtual (Zoom) \nEnglish: 12:00 – 1:00pm ET \nPrice? \nFree and exclusive to members \nGet your member discount code HERE \nResource \nTraining Portal: Importance of Outdoor Play on Brain Development & Mental Health \nWhy Attend? \nMembers Club is a quarterly online gathering of members designed to provide family support workers with a dedicated space to connect\, share\, and grow together. This club is an opportunity for Families Canada members to engage in activities and events\, focused on fostering open conversation and encouraging members to build their networks and enhance family support services. \nSession Overview \nWho: Moderated by early childhood development expert and former executive director of Abilio Centre\, Isabelle Vinet. \nWhat: We’ll be discussing: Importance of Outdoor Play on Brain Development & Mental Health (Watch here before Members Club) \nThe evidence that outdoor play has a positive impact on brain development and mental health in children is overwhelming. In this e-module and discussion session\, learn the importance of outdoor play\, how to implement risky play safety\, and your role as a caregiver or family support professional. \nWhere: Register and receive the virtual Meeting Link \nWhen: February 24th\, 2026 12-1pm ET \nFee: FREE for Families Canada members. Get the member discount code from your member portal here or sign up for membership here \nWhat you need to do \n\nGet your member discount code Here\nWatch the E-Module Here (We recommend watching before the event)\nRegister for the Event Here\nNo training portal account yet\, create your account Here\nNot yet a member\, sign up for membership Here\n\nWho Can Benefit from This Session? \nIf you have direct interactions with families and children as part of your work\, then this session is for you! Your job title might be: \n\nFamily support practitioners\nPerinatal support worker\nEarly years worker\nResource mother\nHome visitor\nSocial worker\nNurse\, pediatrician\, family doctor\, or health care worker\n\nDiscussion Moderator \n \nIsabelle Vinet \nPsychoeducator \nIsabelle Vinet holds a master’s degree in Psychoeducation from the Université de Montréal. Over the past 20 years\, she has focused her professional activities on translating scientific knowledge on early childhood development into action. \nShe served as the executive director of Abilio-Childhood Knowledge Dissemination Centre an organization whose mission is to promote proven practices aimed at fostering the well-being of children from an early age. Abilio prevention programs have all undergone a rigorous evaluation process that has been in place for over 30 years in Quebec. \nAbilio also encompasses the dissemination activities of the Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development (www.enfant-encyclopedie.com)\, a unique virtual resource with international reach that compiles the world’s best knowledge on early childhood development. \nRegister Here
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