Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island will be facilitating another Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). There is no fee to participate. WRAP is an evidence-based personal relapse prevention plan that supports participants with developing their own personal wellness plan. In this workshop … Read More
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) by MHRP
Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island will be facilitating another Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). There is no fee to participate. WRAP is an evidence-based personal relapse prevention plan that supports participants with developing their own personal wellness plan. In this workshop … Read More
Breaking Free: History of Deinstitutionalization for People with Disabilities in British Columbia
Supports for people with intellectual disabilities have emerged from a long and complicated history of fear and oppression, charitable beliefs, pseudo-science, human rights, and economic priorities. Join us in a conversation about the history, values, and beliefs that guide our … Read More
Neurodivergent Early Years
With Dr. Michelle Schmidt & Allison Balfour What does neurodivergence look like in the early years—and how can we respond with curiosity, care, and confidence? In this empowering session, discover how to support Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent children in preschool … Read More
Understanding Autism, PDA & ODD: Strategies to Avoid Power Struggles
Struggling with defiance, shutdowns, or resistance to everyday demands? Join us for this practical and compassionate session designed to help caregivers, educators, and professionals understand the overlap between Autism, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder). Learn how … Read More
Finding and Creating Connection with Kids
A Conversation With Parents Jagdeep Hayre, Kim Robinson, and Tammy Music Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:30pm – 7:30pm (PST) FINDING & CREATING CONNECTION WITH KIDS Connecting with kids can feel challenging, especially when they are struggling with their mental health. Whether we are … Read More
SEA: For Adults online workshop
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. May 14, 2025 6:30 – 8pm Once you’ve registered, you will … Read More
Substance Use and the Power of Support
A Conversation With Guy Felicella Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:30pm – 7:30pm (PST) SUBSTANCE USE AND THE POWER OF SUPPORT Fear is often the loudest emotion when our kids are involved in substance use—but what if we led with care … Read More
Supporting Kids with Substance Misuse
A Conversation With Together We Can Wednesday, May 7, 2025 6:30pm – 7:30pm (PST) SUPPORTING KIDS WITH SUBSTANCE MISUSE As parents and caregivers, how we talk about substance use shapes how young people see it. This session explores insights from … Read More
Virtual Service Provider Course on Brain Health
You are invited to take part in a research study titled, Promoting brain health: A national capacity building project for aging adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, family caregivers and service providers. A group of researchers at the Centre for Addiction and … Read More
