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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: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 in Spring 2026. 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 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 \nY MIND YOUTH – AGES 18 – 30\nThe Y Mind Youth programs are delivered in person\, in Victoria. Online groups are available with enough interest or through our partner sites on Vancouver Island as well as other Y’s across BC. \nIf stress is impacting your life and preventing you from doing what you want or need to do\, this group is for you. Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week program delivered across BC. Y Mind Youth supports people ages 18-30 who are experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety/stress to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives young adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. \nThe Y Mind Groups are offered in-person in Winter 2026 (Location TBD). \nWe are also offering a virtual Youth group for anyone living in the Vancouver Island area. \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: \nWednesday January 14\, 2026\, at 6 pm @ Location TBD \nor \nWednesday January 21\, 2026\, at 6 pm @ Location TBD \nDowntown Y In Person Program Sessions: \nWednesdays January 28 – March 11\, 2026\, 6pm – 8:30pm @ Location TBD \n  \nVirtual Information Session: \nTuesday January 20\, 2026\, at 6 pm on Zoom \nor \nTuesday January 27\, 2026\, at 6 pm on Zoom \nVirtual Program Sessions: \nTuesdays February 3 – March 17\, 2026\, 6pm – 8:30pm on Zoom \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 \n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/vancouver-island-y-mental-wellness-2-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:SEXABA
DESCRIPTION:Join us live online Jan 29-31\, 2026 for pre-conference workshops followed by a full conference on sexual behavior\, sexuality\, and gender through a lens of neurodiversity affirmation\, harm reduction\, and human rights. Can’t make it live? Join asynchronously through March 31\, 2026! \nTime & Location\n\n\nSynchronous and Asynchronous Participation! \nOnline! \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nJoin us online starting Friday Jan 30\, 2026 at 12:30PM CST through Saturday Jan 31\, 2026 for a two day Conference on sexual behavior\, sexuality\, and gender through a lens of neurodiversity affirmation\, harm reduction\, and human rights. Can’t make it live online? All recordings will be available until March 31\, 2026. \n \nAlso consider also joining us online Thursday Jan 29\, 2026 for the two 3hr live\, interactive Pre-Conference Workshops and early on Friday Jan 30\, 2026 for a 3 hour Pre-Conference Workshop. Can’t make it live online? All recordings will be available until March 31\, 2026. \n \n9 BACB CEUs will be available across the 2 day Conference\, and an additional 9 BACB CEUs will be available across the 3 Pre-Conference Workshops\, for a total of 18 possible BACB CEUs across all conference offerings. \nAll BACB CEUs will be available for both live online attendance\, as well as asynchronous online attendance. Really want to be here\, but can’t do the ticket price? Reach out to info@sexaba.com to inquire about our scholarships. If you have any questions about the conference\, you can also reach us at info@sexaba.com! \nWe can’t wait to see you! \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM3 hours\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 – Workshop 1 – P in PLISSIT: Building Permission-Giving Skill Sets with Supervisees\, Caregivers\, and Communit\nOnline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM3 hours\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 – Your Body is a Temple and Pleasure is Holy: A Sacred Reckoning to Sexual Awakening and Liberation\nOnline
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/sexaba-2/
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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-2-2-2-2/
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