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Burnaby School District

Category: Families

Resource Round Up!

Family Smart FREE Virtual Events for Parents

May 2nd 6:30-7:30pm PDT
When we experience relationship challenges with our children, it can be stressful for all involved, leaving parents confused, frustrated, even walking on eggshells. This one-hour presentation will provide techniques to support parents to heal relational ruptures with kids and teens using an emotion-focused approach.
Adele Lafrance, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, scientist, and developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She has published extensively in the field of psychotherapy, emotion and health, including a clinical manual to support families published by the American Psychological Association.  To register click here.

May 3rd 12:00-1:00pm PDT
An honest conversation with parents and caregivers who are struggling to connect with their kids. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Join FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Workers and we will share strategies to build, and rebuild, connections even when it is complex. This conversation is facilitated by parents with lived experience.
Diane Evans, FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker, BC Children’s Hospitals Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Tammy Music, Family Smart Parent Peer Support Worker, Surrey Memorial Hospital’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit (CAPSU) and Short Term Assessment Response Treatment (START) Fraser North.
Victoria Keddis, Manager & Facilitator, FamilySmart. To register click here.

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Remember to Play

Spring Break is almost here!  Over the last year students have shown that they are resilient, can find creative ways to have fun and adapt to new schedules and virtual learning.  To help students re-charge, have fun and continue to build healthy skills over the break it is important to remember to play!

Play can trigger the release of endorphins (the body’s feel good chemical) that contributes to a feeling of well-being and relieves stress.  Sharing laughter and fun with others, can foster empathy, compassion, trust and intimacy with others.  Play can boost your energy vitality and even improve your resistance to disease! Continue reading

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