Parenting Workshops

Workshops will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at Educational Support Services – Jameswood School, 1 Braintree Crescent (off Olive & Ness).  Free pizza supper will be offered from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. and session will take place from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  To register, please call Arlie Williams-Taylor at 885-9555 or email ptregistrations@sjsd.net

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

     Assistive Tools for Students with Autism that    

                        Foster Engagement

Presented by: Linda Stuart & Mia Safiniuk

The following workshop will include a personal perspective on inclusion that focuses on: challenges, triumph, change(s), roadblocks, systemic implications, relationships, teamwork, and the power of positive advocacy.  The speakers will bring forth practical connections and understanding between: systems, parental perspectives, and best practices.

Once registered for any session, if you cannot attend, please contact Arlie Williams-Taylor at 885-9555 or email ptregistrations@sjsd.net

Thursday, April, 23, 2015

TEENS IS IT A MOOD OR A MOOD DISORDER

Facilitated by:  Tina Holland, Director of Education, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

Tina Holland is the Director of Education for the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. Tina is an entertaining and informative speaker, who loves to share her story. Tina has lived with Bipolar illness all of her life yet she has had a successful career in Real estate, as an international artist, and now as an Educator. Her story of empowerment and recovery is one of hope.

She has spoken to large groups about Depression, Bipolar Illness, Suicide Prevention, Borderline Personality and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder always from self-help and lived experience point a view. Tina’s aim is not only to educate the public about these treatable illnesses but also to help eliminate the stigma of mental illness in our society.

Tina has written and delivers a Cognitive Behavior course for people living with Depression and Mental Illness. Recently Tina completed a workbook for Parents “Challenges, Changes and Choices”, directed at parents who are dealing with difficult kids.  As well, Tina Holland has spoken at over 500 schools, businesses and organizations. 

Tina encourages teens to attend this workshop with their parents.

Once registered for any session, if you cannot attend, please contact Arlie Williams-Taylor at 885-9555 or email ptregistrations@sjsd.net