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PFLAG Waterloo, Wellington & Perth Region-Support Group
Jul 20, 2021 7:00 PM
Dec 21, 2021 9:00 PM
The Waterloo Wellington Perth Chapter of PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) invites you to attend our support group focusing on topics of interest to parents, family and friends of LGBTQ individuals.
Spectrum-Transgender Partners and Friends Peer Support Group
Aug 11, 2021 12:00 AM
Dec 08, 2021 12:00 AM
The Partners, Family and Friends of Transgender Folks Peer Support Group is a support group for non-transgender folks in the orbit of transgender folks where they can discuss their challenges and build community and solutions.
An overwhelming number of parents have reached out to us during the pandemic to inquire about support in mathematics. Students with suspected or diagnosed LDs are struggling with math and have demonstrated a need for this type of support. The aim of this program is to support elementary and high school students by providing 10-weeks of small group (3:1) multi-sensory remedial mathematics tutoring, twice per week.
$500.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
Program geared to parents who are experiencing symptoms of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety. Offered at the Button Factory, this program is facilitated by Expressive Arts Therapist Catherine Mellanger.
Interested in learning how to reach your career goals? Want to learn new types of art? Make new friends and get volunteer hours? Then join Let's Talk!
Let's Talk is a virtual program for immigrant, newcomer, and refugee youth ages 14-21. This is a partnership program with the KW Multicultural Centre that is focused on helping you figure out your career goals and supporting you in exploring these ideas by using art activities (e.g. art, drama, music, etc.). In this program you will have the opportunity to connect with career mentors, ask them questions, and learn more about the career you are interested in. Let's Talk can also help you figure out your career goals if you are not sure which career you want to pursue.
Does your child need to further develop one or more of the skills listed below?
? Planning
? Time Management
? Organization
? Task Initiation
? Impulse Control
? Sustained Attention
? Working Memory
? Self-Awareness
? Flexibility
? Perseverance Learning
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
DSO-Creating Your Individualized Housing & Support Plan
Dec 01, 2021 6:00 PM
Dec 15, 2021 8:30 PM
This 3 session workshop series is designed to help you begin creating an individualized housing and support plan for you or a family member with a developmental disability.
Carizon’s in-person Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop is being offered in the Waterloo Region for parents/caregivers of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
It can be difficult to begin thinking about financial planning but if you have a disability or support someone with a disability, there is an easy way to get started.
OIFN- Shared Learning Series: Building Capacity in Independent Facilitation
Dec 07, 2021 10:00 AM
Dec 09, 2021 3:00 PM
A shared learning series designed for people living with disabilities, family members and/or loved ones, and aspiring & experienced Independent Facilitators.
$150.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
Nervous about what to say? Join us to learn about the types of interviews employers are conducting, and how to prepare yourself to answer questions effectively.
Creating and exploring options for “home” is perhaps one of the more difficult aspects of future planning for individuals with a disability. However, many families have found creative and innovative ways to support their loved one in having a home of their own and one of their own choosing.
The parent-child attachment relationship is a crucial foundation for optimal development across the lifespan. Early attachment experiences influence how children learn to engage with others and they understand what to expect in relationships throughout their lives.
Woolwich Counselling Centre-Managing The Stress of Holiday Season
Dec 08, 2021 7:00 PM
Dec 08, 2021 8:00 PM
This workshop will provide tips to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays and to make changes to ensure this season is truly worth celebrating.
...resources in our community. Learn and share about resources in your neighborhood (extra-curricular activties, food resources/community gardens, recreation, parent supports etc.)
The human brain continues to develop until the age of 25. During adolescence, youth learn about the world and discover who they are as their brains mature. Risky behaviors such as using cannabis can have harmful effects on a developing brain when use (regular and heavy use) begins in adolescence.
Carizon’s in-person Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop is being offered in the Waterloo Region for parents/caregivers of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
An overwhelming number of parents have reached out to us during the pandemic to inquire about support in mathematics. Students with suspected or diagnosed LDs are struggling with math and have demonstrated a need for this type of support. The aim of this program is to support elementary and high school students by providing 10-weeks of small group (3:1) multi-sensory remedial mathematics tutoring, twice per week.
$500.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
If you like to cook and want to learn some new skills in the kitchen, join us for this 10 week program for youth in Grade 6, 7, and 8. Participants will learn fundamental cooking skills such as: chopping, mixing, and following recipes.
Active Start is an 8 week program for children ages 3.5-7 years old designed to teach the fundamental movement and sports skills needed to enjoy an active lifestyle.
KidsAbility- Playtime Academy Junior/Intermediate (Ages 4-7)
Jan 11, 2022 5:45 PM
Mar 22, 2022 7:15 PM
Playtime Academy is a fun and engaging group for children who require additional support with learning to interact and play appropriately with their peers. Each lesson will be broken down and taught using interactive activities, modelling, and role playing. Your child will have many opportunities to participate in fun games designed to promote skill competencies.
Looking for something social and a way to build some new skills? This 10 week group is targeted for teens who want to learn basic cooking skills and make some new friends while doing it. Participants will learn fundamental cooking skills such as, chopping, mixing, and following recipes.
We all share the same dream for our children—a life filled with friends, joy and opportunities. As a parent/caregiver of a child with a disability, you already have a lot on your plate. But there are things you can do NOW that will make a huge impact on your child’s future. The Early Planning Toolkit will get you started.
Playtime Academy is a fun and engaging group for children who require additional support with learning to interact and play appropriately with their peers. Each lesson will be broken down and taught using interactive activities, modelling, and role playing. Your child will have many opportunities to participate in fun games designed to promote skill competencies.
KidsAbility- Playtime Academy Intermediate (Ages 4-7)
Jan 12, 2022 6:00 PM
Mar 23, 2022 7:15 PM
Playtime Academy is a fun and engaging group for children who require additional support with learning to interact and play appropriately with their peers. Each lesson will be broken down and taught using interactive activities, modelling, and role playing. Your child will have many opportunities to participate in fun games designed to promote skill competencies.
KidsAbility- Express Yourself - Theatre Program For Youth
Jan 12, 2022 6:30 PM
Mar 02, 2022 7:30 PM
This is an 8 week Theatre program for youth offered at KidsAbility in partnership with Purple Stage Door. Through theatre-based workshops, discover and hone transferable skills that unlock more of your creativity, confidence, expression, and individuality.
KidsAbility- Creative Expressions - Music Therapy Group
Jan 13, 2022 4:45 PM
Mar 03, 2022 5:30 PM
This is a music based program focused on creative expression and communication skills for children who need support with building social skills. Led by Katie Hampton, an accredited music therapist and registered psychotherapist, this program is geared toward children ages 4-7.
Social Explorers introduces Superflex® and the Team of Unthinkables® to teach youth who struggle with social situations and how to navigate and gain control of their emotions.
OIFN- Shared Learning Series: Building Capacity in Independent Facilitation
Jan 18, 2022 10:00 AM
Jan 19, 2022 3:00 PM
A shared learning series designed for people living with disabilities, family members and/or loved ones, and aspiring & experienced Independent Facilitators.
$150.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
KW Counselling Services-Positive Parenting Snapshot Series: Screen Time: How do we help our kids maintain a balance
Jan 20, 2022 8:00 PM
Jan 20, 2022 9:00 PM
As parents, many of us are struggling with reinstating screen time limits to pre-pandemic levels. What are the pros, cons and concerns and how can we help keep our children to be safe online both physically & emotionally?
KidsAbility- Family Art Hangout At Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Jan 22, 2022 11:00 AM
Feb 12, 2022 12:30 PM
Children will create their own artwork while practicing fine motor skills, in this series of hands-on workshops presented in partnership with KidsAbility. This is a family program designed for children ages 4-8 to participate in weekly activities along with an adult companion.
How do we manage to stay close and connected with our kids when they seem so intent on independence and separation? This snapshot focuses on how we can build and strengthen our relationship with our pre-teen or teen aged children & specific strategies to keep those lines of communication open.
KW Counselling Services-Positive Parenting Snapshot Series: Encouragement or Praise. What is the Difference?
Feb 17, 2022 12:00 PM
Feb 17, 2022 1:00 PM
We often think that praise is a way of encouraging our children to succeed but sometimes too much praise can work against our best intentions. This presentation will help you learn the difference and give you some new strategies for encouraging your children.
KW Counselling Services-Positive Parenting Conversation Series: Let's Talk About...Social Media & Screen Time
Feb 22, 2022 8:00 PM
Feb 22, 2022 9:00 PM
We live in a world filled with social media, is your child spending too much on screen time? How about you as a parent? Share some concerns and strategies.
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