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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to understand and navigate your child’s new ADHD diagnosis? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the information and unsure what to believe? This three-week introductory program will help you learn what ADHD actually is\, and how it can affect your child at home and school. The course aims to teach parents and caregivers the basics of ADHD and strategies to help manage adverse symptoms. \nThis 3-week program is meant to be a first step for parents with a newly diagnosed child. It will explain the basics of the condition\, along with how it may be showing up at home and school. It will provide parents with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of their child\, as well as opportunities to share their experiences with other parents. \nTopics include: ADHD symptoms\, executive functioning\, how ADHD affects the family unit\, social impairments caused by ADHD\, IEPs\, strategies to address problematic behaviours \n\nWeek 1 – Understand what ADHD is and its impairments\nWeek 2 – Understand how ADHD impacts your child and family at home\nWeek 3 – Understanding ADHD at school\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nGain a better understanding of what ADHD is and is not\nLearn how to implement strategies at home and school to improve daily functioning\n\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  \nUnderstanding Your Child’s ADHD – Fall Session\nBegins Monday September 15th\, 2025 – 3 weeks\nDates: September 15\, 22 & 29th\, 2025\nTime: 4:00pm PDT/ 5:00pm MDT/ 7:00pm -8:30pm EDT/ 8:00pm ADT\nWhere: Virtual on Zoom\nFacilitator: Layla Teixeira\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 in children prior to taking our REFOCUS program. \n\nPlease note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. As of September 13th\, the registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/understanding-your-childs-adhd/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190442
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UID:4228-1758047400-1761683400@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Learn to foster mutual respect and strengthen your family dynamic by setting effective boundaries in a single-parent household. \n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/healthy-boundaries/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre":MAILTO:info@1-up.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190442
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T012854Z
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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\, September 18\, 2025 – 3 weeks\nDates: September 18\, 25 & October 2nd\, 2025\nTime: 5:30pm PDT/ 6:30pm MDT/ 8:30pm – 10pm EDT/ 9:30pm ADT\nWhere: Virtual on Zoom \nPlease note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. As of September 16th\, registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.  \nFacilitators: Dr. Gurdeep Parhar & Dr. Anita Parhar \nFee: $30 + HST \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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T170000
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SUMMARY:Community ASIST Workshop individual registration
DESCRIPTION:ASIST is a two-day workshop that provides suicide first aid training to participants. This training provides participants with the competencies needed to prevent suicide by recognizing signs\, providing a skilled intervention\, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. \nYou 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! \nThe cost of the workshop is $325. Student rate is available upon request.\n\nThe workshop will take place at the NEED2 office.\nLunch\, coffee/tea and snacks will be provided\n\nTo register visit our website here\nQuestions; email communityeducation@need2.ca
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/community-asist-workshop-individual-registration-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Need2 Office\, 2390 Arbutus Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event
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UID:4376-1758535200-1758884400@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Truth and Reconciliation Week is coming up September 22 to 26\, followed by National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, on September 30. \nFor some\, this is a time of new learning. Some may experience feelings of discomfort\, guilt\, shame or shock. For yet others\, this is a difficult time that may resurface trauma and deep grief. We hold space for each person who may be processing the significance of Truth and Reconciliation in their own way. \nThe National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is offering virtual webinars to support you in un-learning the myths of colonial history. Each day of Truth and Reconciliation Week\, Residential School Survivors and other speakers will share about important topics like the impacts of residential school\, denialism\, and more. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190442
CREATED:20250918T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T015108Z
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SUMMARY:Learn about sexual health and wellness
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about sex or sexual health that you don’t want to ask at school? Young people ages 17-24 are invited to attend an inclusive sex ed workshop\, hosted by Foundry Virtual BC and Options for Sexual Health. These workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn and ask questions in a safe\, judgment-free environment. Registration is through the Foundry BC mobile app. \nFor youth of all genders and sexual orientations: \nMonday\, September 22\, 2025\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm \nFor 2SLGBTQIA+ youth: \nWednesday\, September 24\, 2025\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/learn-about-sexual-health-and-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250925T164500
DTSTAMP:20260417T190442
CREATED:20250613T131306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T001027Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health for All National Conference
DESCRIPTION:And we’re back! After years of virtual events\, CMHA will host the Mental Health for All Conference September 23-25\, 2025—live and in person. And this time\, you’re invited! \nThis is more than a simple conference—it’s where ideas come to incubate and lead to change. It’s where leaders\, people on the frontlines\, experts\, and champions for mental health come together to make change happen. \nImagine it… a Canada where everyone has access to the mental health and substance use care they need\, wherever they live\, whoever they are. That’s what we’re building\, and you can be part of it. \nCome connect with great minds exchanging great ideas. Come share your story. Or just come and soak it in. Because when you show up for the conference\, you’re showing up for change. Real change. \nPlease join us for the Mental Health for All Conference from September 23–25\, 2025 at the Hilton Toronto. 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/mental-health-for-all-national-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Toronto\, 145 Richmond St W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 2L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190442
CREATED:20250710T203656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T203656Z
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SUMMARY:Members Club: Anxiety and Stress - Optimizing Child Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:When and What Time? \nSeptember 23rd\, 2025 || Virtual (Zoom) \nEnglish: 12:00 – 1:00pm ET \nPrice? \nFree and exclusive to members \nGet your member discount code HERE \nResource \nTraining Portal: Anxiety and Stress: Optimizing Child Well-Being \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: Anxiety and Stress: Optimizing Child Well-Being (Watch here before Members Club) \nAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health concerns affecting Canadian children. It is therefore important that caregivers and family support professionals understand anxiety and stress in the early years. In this e-module and discussion session\, you will learn what anxiety and stress is\, why it matters in children\, and what you can do to help. \nWhere: Register and receive the virtual Meeting Link \nWhen: September 23rd || 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
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/members-club-anxiety-and-stress-optimizing-child-well-being/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T190000
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in expanding or developing your skills? \nJoin a Fed Skills workshop to connect with other youth from care and learn about subjects like: Peer Support; Justice\, Equity Diversity & Inclusion; Leadership\, and much more! \nParticipants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop which can be used for job or school applications or go towards SAJE life skills hrs. \n————————- \nWho can attend: \nYouth in and from care in BC between the ages of 14-28 \nWhen: \nTues September 23\, 6-7PM \nWhere: \nVirtual – Teams \n———————— \nAfter completing this training you should:\n \n\nKnow what peer support is and isn’t\nLearn techniques to offer effective peer support\nUnderstand the importance of boundaries\nBe aware of your values\, beliefs\, privileges\, and triggers\n\nSIGN ME UP \n  \n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/peer-support-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190442
CREATED:20250912T230512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T230512Z
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SUMMARY:Emotion Regulation
DESCRIPTION:When kids frequently have big emotions\, parenting can be overwhelming and tiring. Discover some strategies and skills that can make it easier for your kids and you\, and the critical role that parents and caregivers play to create positive change for young people. Learn about emotion regulation and dysregulation from Nicole Allen\, Registered Clinical Counsellor. \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.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/emotion-regulation-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & wellness,Online Event,Zoom Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T021026Z
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SUMMARY:Parents in the Know
DESCRIPTION:For those that prefer a structured program\, parents of teens attend this 10-12 week professionally-facilitated education and support program to learn more about adolescent development\, boundary setting\, healthy communication\, teen mental health\, and other common issues. In a non-judgmental setting\, this program helps parents connect with others experiencing similar issues while developing new skills and knowledge that can help decrease conflict in the home and help parents feel better equipped to parent their teen. \nA more in-depth\, structured group experience focused on parenting teens. \n Start Date: Monday\, September 23\, 2025\n Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n Where: In person (Location details provided upon registration)\n Cost: Free\n Register Here: https://bgcsvi.org/programs/parenting/
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/parents-in-the-know/
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event
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