| Hi there, as we head into the last weeks of summer, we’re thinking of you and your family. We hope you have had some good moments and that these warm days have been kind to you. We’ve been busy getting ready for the fall and a new school year. We are pleased to share our upcoming September events and hope you can join us. Please also pass along to loved ones, neighbours and colleauges in your circle who you think these resources could help. Thanks for taking a look … Monthly Online Events for Parents & Caregivers Fall 2024 Registration for our Fall Series is open … Ta-da! Every month we bring families together online to watch a video and to talk about what helps. All of our events are hosted and facilitated by Family Peer Support Workers. Here are our fall topics, we hope to see you there! SEPTEMBER Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 4 – 8 Connecting with Our Kids When Anxiety Leads to Social Isolation OCTOBER Emotion Regulation: Helping our kids cope with their big emotions NOVEMBER Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: It’s more than overwashing your hands (New Video Coming Soon) Supporting a Crisis at Home when your child has a mental health challenge DECEMBER Now what? A beginning conversation to support families moving from reacting to responding when our kids begin experimenting with substance (New Video Coming Soon) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AN ONLINE EVENT THIS FALL  We know how important you are, and that you might need some support too. We are also parents of kids with mental health &/or substance use challenges. We can listen, share information and resources and help you to navigate services. If you are interested in hearing a bit more about how we can support you, we would be happy to give you a call to introduce ourselves. Our services are free. No waitlist. CLICK HERE TO CONNECT WITH A FAMILY PEER SUPPORT WORKER Support for Your Family After a Mental Health Crisis  It’s really tough when your child is struggling and ends up in crisis. If you are a parent or caregiver in BC whose child or youth has been a patient in a psychiatric unit, or had an ER visit because of their mental health this workshop was created for you. Help for the Hard Times workshops are free and offered online every month. Topics include: How to support a safety plan at home.How to take care of yourself and family after a crisis. How to find the resources you need CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE OR TO REGISTER FOR A HELP FOR THE HARD TIMES WORKSHOP If you are a parent or caregiver who would like to know more about crisis support and safety at home, but your child has not had an emergency room or inpatient experience, we can still help! We created this video for you: Supporting Safety At Home When Your Child Has A Mental Health Crisis  Thanks for taking a moment to reconnect with us and hear about what we are planning for September. Please reach out if you need someone to listen and/or talk with as you begin to prepare for the fall. Wishing you a good day and week ahead. Warmly, from our families to yours, FamilySmart |
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