Thursday, September 2 – Suicide prevention Awareness
This is a virtual and educational session about the importance of suicide prevention. In this session we will discuss the importance of raising awareness regarding mental health crisis and suicide risk factors. We will also provide information about relevant training.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/suicide-prevention-awareness-tickets-167489881745

Thursday, September 17th – Mindfulness
This is a Free virtual workshop on mindfulness. In this session we will discuss:

• What mindfulness means
• Components of mindfulness
• Why practice it? How it can be beneficial
• Forms and ways of practicing mindfulness
• A brief mindfulness meditation will be included
• Time for discussion and questions/answers will be included

This session will be facilitated by a Canadian certified counsellor. To complete your registration, please email us in addition to registering here on eventbrite.
If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-tickets-167374538751

Tuesday, September 21st – Happiness and positive psychology

This is a virtual workshop to discuss what happiness means, and what positive psychology has to offer. The participants will learn about relevant theories and concepts and have a chance to participate. We will also discuss what contributes to happiness.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/happiness-and-positive-psychology-tickets-167374885789

Thursday, September 23 – Creative Expression of Emotions
This is a virtual workshop to learn about different ways of processing and expressing your emotions in a safe and healthy way. You do not need to be a professional artist or have prior experience. It is helpful to have some tools/media (e.g., color pencils) and it can be as simple as paper and pen/pencil. This virtual session will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. For more information, please contact: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-expression-of-emotions-tickets-167488525689

Tuesday, September 28 – Reducing Stress and Anxiety
This is an interactive workshop for all individuals (adults) who would like to reduce their stress and/or feelings of anxiety. We will discuss what contributes to stress, and how to live a healthier and calmer life. Activities such as a brief meditation, journaling, and self-compassion are included. Participants who would like to share their concerns are welcome to do so. A certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop and will explain how you can receive more support if you need it. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-167489677133

August 3rd, 10 – 11:30 AM: Mindfulness

This is a Free virtual workshop on mindfulness. In this session we will discuss:

• What mindfulness means
• Components of mindfulness
• Why practice it? How it can be beneficial
• Forms and ways of practicing mindfulness
• A brief mindfulness meditation will be included
• Time for discussion and questions/answers will be included

This session will be facilitated by a Canadian certified counsellor. To complete your registration, please email us in addition to registering here on Eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-tickets-163580019241

August 5th: 10-11:30 a.m. Youth mental health and ending the stigma

This is a virtual workshop about mental health in youth and the stigma they face. The topics of discussion are how to end the stigma and the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on youth and their mental health. The purpose of the workshop is for participants to learn about youth mental health, access resources and advice while creating an open conversation about youth and their mental health. The workshop will have time for discussion and participation in a safe space.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/youth-mental-health-and-ending-the-stigma-tickets-162307739819

August 10th, 10 – 11:30 AM: Reducing Stress & Anxiety

This is an interactive workshop for all individuals (adults) who would like to reduce their stress and/or feelings of anxiety. We will discuss what contributes to stress, and how to live a healthier and calmer life. Activities such as a brief meditation, journaling, and self-compassion are included. Participants who would like to share their concerns are welcome to do so. A certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop and will explain how you can receive more support if you need it.

In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-164176730019

August 12, 1 – 2:30 PM: International Youth Day

In this virtual session/event, we will discuss the importance of international youth day as well as youth mental health.

Registration Link : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-youth-day-tickets-164543589305

August 17, 10 – 11:30 AM: Personal Development Support Group in Farsi/Persian

This virtual support group is a personal development support group, facilitated in Farsi/Persian language. The participants will have an opportunity to connect and speak virtually, in a safe and supportive space to share and discuss topics related to personal development, life skills, practical psychology, philosophy and literature. They can also introduce and share their favorite books and resources to help them with their personal development further. A certified counsellor will facilitate this support group.

In addition to registering on this Eventbrite page, to complete your registration please send an email to: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/personal-development-support-group-in-farsipersian-tickets-164179524377

August 19, 10 – 11:30 AM: Self-care for Women

This virtual event will be focused on self-care. Topics discussed in this session include:

• Discussion of stress and how it affects people
• Stress specific to the pandemic, unemployment, illness, having to work from home, especially with children at home doing school.
• The importance of self-care for women, particularly those who have experienced trauma and mothers
• Self-care strategies/tips and resources

To complete your registration for this event, please send us an email to: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org, in addition to registering on Eventbrite.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-care-for-women-tickets-162580630041

August 24, 10 – 11:30 AM: Happiness and positive psychology

This is a virtual workshop to discuss what happiness means, and what positive psychology has to offer. The participants will learn about relevant theories and concepts and have a chance to participate. We will also discuss what contributes to happiness.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/happiness-and-positive-psychology-tickets-164179807223

August 26, 10 – 11:30 AM: Creative Expression of Emotions

This is a virtual workshop to learn about different ways of processing and expressing your emotions in a safe and healthy way. You do not need to be a professional artist or have prior experience. It is helpful to have some tools/media (e.g., colour pencils) and it can be as simple as paper and pen/pencil. This virtual session will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. For more information, please contact: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-expression-of-emotions-tickets-164181313729

Tuesday, July 6th: 10 – 11:30 a.m.: Mindfulness

This is a Free virtual workshop on mindfulness. In this session we will discuss:

• What mindfulness means
• Components of mindfulness
• Why practice it? How it can be beneficial
• Forms and ways of practicing mindfulness
• A brief mindfulness meditation will be included
• Time for discussion and questions/answers will be included

This session will be facilitated by a Canadian certified counsellor. To complete your registration, please email us in addition to registering here on eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-tickets-160862814007

Wednesday, July 7th: 10 -11:30 a.m.: Financial Literacy by Credit Canada

In this virtual session, our guest speaker from Credit Canada will discuss money management, debt management, and important topics related to finances. This session will be informative and empowering for all individuals who live in Canada and would like to manage their finances more effectively.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/financial-literacy-by-credit-canada-tickets-160990552075

Tuesday, July 13th: 10 -11:30 a.m.: Reducing stress and anxiety

This is an interactive workshop for all individuals (adults) who would like to reduce their stress and/or feelings of anxiety. We will discuss what contributes to stress, and how to live a healthier and calmer life. Activities such as a brief meditation, journaling, and self-compassion are included. Participants who would like to share their concerns are welcome to do so. A certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop and will explain how you can receive more support if you need it. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-160869066709

Thursday, July 15th: 10- 11:30 a.m.: Personal Development Support Group in Farsi/Persian

This virtual support group is a personal development support group, facilitated in Farsi/Persian language. The participants will have an opportunity to connect and speak virtually, in a safe and supportive space to share and discuss topics related to personal development, life skills, practical psychology, philosophy and literature. They can also introduce and share their favorite books and resources to help them with their personal development further. A certified counsellor will facilitate this support group. In addition to registering on this Eventbrite page, to complete your registration please send an email to: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/personal-development-support-group-in-farsipersian-tickets-160984851023

Tuesday, July 20th: 10- 11:30 a.m.: Creative Expression of Emotions

This is a virtual workshop to learn about different ways of processing and expressing your emotions in a safe and healthy way. You do not need to be a professional artist or have prior experience. It is helpful to have some tools/media (e.g., color pencils) and it can be as simple as paper and pen/pencil. This virtual session will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. For more information, please contact: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-expression-of-emotions-tickets-160986698549

Thursday, July 22nd: 10:11:30 a.m.: Self-Confidence

This is an interactive workshop for women who would like to improve their self-confidence. We will discuss what psychology suggests in this area. The participants may also share their thoughts and experience depending on their comfort level. The purpose of this session is to support and empower women in a safe space. A Canadian certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-confidence-tickets-160987982389

July 23rd, 2021 (10 a.m.- 11 a.m.): Self-care for women

This virtual event will be focused on self-care. We are celebrating the international self-care day. More details will be provided soon. To complete your registration for this event, please send us an email to: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org, in addition to registering on Eventbrite.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-care-for-women-tickets-162580630041

Tuesday, July 27th: 10-11:30 a.m.: Happiness and positive psychology

This is a virtual workshop to discuss what happiness means, and what positive psychology has to offer. The participants will learn about relevant theories and concepts and have a chance to participate. We will also discuss what contributes to happiness.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/this-is-a-virtual-workshop-to-discuss-what-happiness-means-and-what-positi-tickets-160989733627

July 27th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Mental Health for seniors (presented in Hindi)

English: Mental health risks in seniors during COVID-19

How loneliness, fear of the unknown, other serious health risks, and biological factors can make you vulnerable.
What is mental health?
What are mental disorders?
Why is mental health so important?
What can affect your mental health?
Can mental health change over time?
How to take care of your mental health?

Hindi:
Title: कोविड-19 के दौरान वरिष्ठों में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य जोखिम
कैसे अकेलापन, अज्ञात डर, अन्य गंभीर स्वास्थ्य जोखिम, जैविक कारक आपको कमजोर बना सकते हैं
मानसिक स्वास्थ्य क्या है?
मानसिक विकार क्या हैं?
मानसिक स्वास्थ्य इतना महत्वपूर्ण क्यों है?
आपके मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को क्या प्रभावित कर सकता है?
क्या मानसिक स्वास्थ्य समय के साथ बदल सकता है?
अपने मानसिक स्वास्थ्य की देखभाल कैसे करें?

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-risks-in-seniors-during-covid-19-tickets-162581111481

July 28th: 10-11:30 a.m.: Benefits of exercise and physical activity on mental health

This is a virtual workshop on the benefits exercise and physical activity can have on mental health. Tips and strategies for using exercise to manage stress and anxiety, different types of exercises to try for relaxation and an interactive exercise activity will be the focus of this workshop. The goal of the workshop is for participants to learn about the benefits of exercise on their mental health and ways to gradually introduce physical activity into their lives.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/benefits-of-exercise-and-physical-activity-on-mental-health-tickets-162307553261

July 30th, 2021 (10 a.m.-11 a.m.): International Friendship Day

In this virtual event, we are celebrating the international friendship day. This event will be interactive for individuals 18 years old +, including some fun activities. More details will be provided soon. To complete your registration, please send us an email to: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org, in addition to registering on Eventbrite.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-this-virtual-event-we-are-celebrating-the-international-friendship-day-tickets-162580794533

June 3rd, 10 AM – 11:30 AM: Reducing and managing stress and anxiety

This is a Free virtual workshop on reducing and managing stress and anxiety. In this session we will discuss:

• What stress means
• What anxiety means
• Signs and symptoms of anxiety
• Contributing factors
• What helps and how to receive support
• Healthy coping skills and strategies
• A brief meditation or other activities will be included as well as time for discussion

This session will be facilitated by a Canadian certified counsellor.  To complete your registration, please email us in addition to registering here on eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org If you are a Canadian citizen, or hold another status, please email: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-and-managing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-154842308513

June 10th, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m: Sleep Hygiene

Good night sleep is important for your physical and mental health as healthy eating and exercising. However, many people will suffer from sleep disturbances at some time in their life. We will take a close look at your own sleeping habits as well as develop practical techniques for good sleep hygiene. This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their overall sleeping habits and hopefully catch some Zs! Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. To complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sleep-hygiene-tickets-155708475241

June 8th, 2 PM – 3:30 PM: Child Support and Spousal Support by METRAC

METRAC: Action on Violence is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that works to end violence against women, youth, children, and non-binary people. Through METRAC’s Community Justice Program, we facilitate workshops on Plain Language Legal Information. This workshop we will provide legal information on Child Support and Spousal Support.

Participants will learn about:

• spousal support and child support basics
• how to calculate child support
• enforcement of support orders

Participants will have an opportunity to ask the presenter questions about the topic, and receive information about available community support and resources.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/child-support-and-spousal-support-tickets-154832912409

June 15th (2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.): Creative Expression of Emotions (Inspired by Art Therapy) for seniors

This is a virtual workshop for seniors (50 years+), to join a supportive group.

This session will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. The content is focused on how arts and creative activities can be used to help someone process and express their emotions including difficult emotions, reduce and manage their stress, and improve their well-being. Fun activities will be included, and participation/group discussion will be optional. If you are interested, you can share your artwork and talk about it. You don’t need to have previous artistic background or any specific skills. Anyone can benefit from these creative and simple activities.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-expression-of-emotions-inspired-by-art-therapy-for-seniors-tickets-156000462583

June 17th, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m: Stress Management using our Environment and Space

If you’re struggling to reduce stress levels in your life, we hope that there can be some subtle changes to your environment and day-to-day activities can help. With COVID-19, it’s been difficult to stretch our legs and enjoy the activities we used to enjoy. This virtual workshop would focus on utilizing the space and environment at home and in nature to reduce stress. This session will be facilitated by a Mental Health counsellor at Skills for Change. To complete your registration, please email us in addition to registering here on Eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stress-management-using-our-environment-and-space-tickets-155825699863

June 22nd, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m: Time management and Goal setting

This is a Free virtual workshop on time management and goal setting. In this session we will discuss:

• The concept and perspectives related to time management and goal setting
• Challenges related to time management and goal setting
• Efficient and effective goal setting and planning
• Efficient and effective time management strategies
• The importance of prioritization and what helps in this process
• Self-awareness of one’s motivation that influences this process

This session will be facilitated by a Canadian certified counsellor. To complete your registration, please email us in addition to registering here on eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org If you are a Canadian citizen, or hold another status, please email: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/time-management-and-goal-setting-tickets-154846368657

June 22nd, 2pm – 3:30 pm: Mental Health & LGBTQ2S+ Community

In this virtual workshop, we will look at Mental Health and the LGBTQ2S+ Community. In this session, we will explore:

• Challenges and barriers related to being LGBTQ2S+ – identified youth & adults
• Learning to identify needs and boundaries
• Self-advocacy in navigating counselling and mental health services

This virtual session will be co-facilitated by two mental health counsellor at Skills for Change. To complete your registration, please email us in addition to registering here on eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-lgbtq2s-community-tickets-155826036871

June 8th, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m: Introduction to Parenting Children (0-11 years old)

If you are a parent and would like to understand your child better and improve your relationship with your child, please join us. In this virtual workshop, we will discuss child psychology, stages of child development, attachment styles, parenting styles, and how to respond best to your child’s needs.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-parenting-children-0-11-years-old-tickets-154703158311

June 15th, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m: Effective and Healthy Parenting Styles and Strategies (for children 0-11 years old)

In this virtual session, we will review a summary of the previous session (child development and attachment styles). We will then discuss parenting styles and healthy parenting styles and strategies in more detail, considering your child’s needs in different stages of development. We will also discuss how to respond to children with different needs and challenges (e.g., ADHD, anxiety).

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/effective-and-healthy-parenting-styles-and-strategies-children-0-11-tickets-154703858405

June 23rd, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m: Introduction to Parenting Adolescents (12-18 years old)

Early adolescence can be a challenging time for children and parents alike. In this virtual workshop, you will be understanding the biological, social and psychological changes adolescents may experience from 12-18 years old as a parent.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-parenting-adolescents-12-18-years-old-tickets-154597502291

June 30th, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m: Effective Skills for Parenting Adolescents (12-18 years old)

Being an effective parent takes planning. In this workshop we will explore strategies for effective parenting on adolescents through understanding and communication.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/effective-skills-for-parenting-adolescents-12-18-years-old-tickets-154597951635

June 9th, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m: Stress Reduction (Farsi/Persian)

This virtual session will be presented in Farsi/Persian language. The topic is stress reduction. In this session, we will talk about what contributes to stress and or anxiety, and what are some healthy coping skills to manage and reduce stress. This session will be presented in Farsi/Persian language. For more information, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-154705734015

June 16, 2 p.m. – 3:00 p.m: Stress Management (Cantonese supplemented with English)

Stress is the normal physical and psychological response when we face various demands on ourselves in life. This workshop will learn about healthy ways to reduce the symptoms of stress or anxiety. This session will be presented in Cantonese. For more information, please email: jkwok@skillsforchange.org

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stress-management-cantonese-supplemented-with-english-tickets-155652060503

Depression – May 11, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
This is a virtual educational workshop to help you understand depression. This session is not a therapy session. It simply provides you with relevant information and resources to empower you receive support if you need to. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org).
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/depression-tickets-151547244889

Self-confidence (in Farsi/Persian) – May 12, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
This is a virtual workshop to learn more about self-confidence, what it means and how to improve it. This workshop will be facilitated by a certified counsellor, presented in Farsi/Persian language. It consists of a presentation and time for group discussion and participation. It is optional to participate. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send us an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on Eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org. If you hold citizenship or another status, please email: mentalhealth@skillsforchagne.org
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-confidence-farsipersian-tickets-150562128379

Anxiety – May 13, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
This is a virtual educational workshop to help you understand anxiety, and develop skills to reduce and manage anxiety. This group session is not a therapy session. It simply provides you with relevant information and resources to empower you receive support if you need to. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anxiety-tickets-151547495639

Trauma – May 18, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
This is a virtual educational workshop to help you understand trauma. This session is not a therapy session. It simply provides you with relevant information and resources to empower you receive support if you need to. To complete your registration, please send us an email in addition to registering on Eventbrite. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org. If you hold citizenship or another status, please email: mentalhealth@skillsforchagne.org
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trauma-tickets-151547766449

Understanding Emotions (in Cantonese) 了解情緒 – May 18, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
This webinar will involve understanding emotions through primary and secondary levels. We will also go through exercises focused on self-soothing and emotion regulation techniques that address confusion, anger, anxiety, depression to help regulate your own emotions. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. To complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee, please email: nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org. If you hold citizenship or another status, please email: mentalhealth@skillsforchagne.org 這個座談會探討原級情緒(primary) 和次級情緒(secondary)。我們會透過不同的方法，以針對自我
舒緩和情緒調節的技 術，來解決困惑，憤怒，焦慮和沮喪，以幫助調節自己的情緒。 我們的心理 輔導員會輔助這一課。如有興趣 參加者，請聯絡mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org 以便獲 得Zoom
Meeting 註冊信息。
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-emotions-in-cantonese-tickets-151565840509

Mindfulness – May 20, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
This is a virtual workshop to learn more about mindfulness, its theory, what it means, benefits of practicing mindfulness and forms of practicing mindfulness. This workshop will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. We will also have a brief mindfulness-based meditation. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-tickets-151548145583

Healthy Parent-Child Relationship – May 25, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
This is a virtual educational session about the importance of healthy parenting, the attachment theory, the attachment styles, and how to develop, maintain and improve a healthy parent-child
relationship. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent
resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-parent-child-relationship-tickets-151548633041

How parents can help their children and teens manage and reduce stress – May 26, 2 PM – 3:30 PM

In this session our guest speaker will discuss: Resilience, signs of stress, relaxation exercises, importance of self-care, communication/ expectations, and will include a list of additional resources.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-parents-can-help-their-children-and-teens-manage-and-reduce-stress-tickets-154297789843

Self-Esteem and Confidence – May 27, 2 PM – 3:15 PM
While many believe it’s a natural character trait, confidence can be improved. This is an interactive workshop for individuals who would like to improve confidence, build self-esteem, and improve their wellbeing. We will identify what helps enhance your confidence and use it strategically to explore the positive impact of self confidence in your career and personal life. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-esteem-and-confidence-tickets-151566919737

Burnout & Mental Health – May 31, 2 PM – 3:15 PM
At some point in our life many of us will experience work-related or study-related stress that leaves us struggling to cope. But how do we know when we’re experiencing burnout and what can we do about it? This workshop will examine ways to prevent burnout and thrive at work or in school. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/burnout-mental-health-tickets-151568901665

Tuesday, April 6th: (10-11:30 a.m.): Mindfulness

This is a virtual workshop to learn more about mindfulness, its theory, what it means, benefits of practicing mindfulness and forms of practicing mindfulness. This workshop will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. We will also have a brief mindfulness-based meditation. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-tickets-148182589113

Wednesday, April 7th (2-3 p.m.): Wellness and Communication for Employment

This is a virtual joint workshop presented by two programs at Skills for Change (Wellness and Support as well as Communication for workplace). In this session we will discuss what can help you maintain and improve your well-being as well as your communication skills for employment. You may be searching for a job or working already. This workshop is mostly designed for newcomers as well as other individuals who speak English as a second language. 

In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wellness-and-communication-for-employment-tickets-148182719503

Thursday, April 8th (10-11:30 a.m.): Self-confidence

This is a virtual workshop to learn more about self-confidence, what it means and how to improve it. This workshop will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. It consists of information presentation and time for group discussion and participation. It is optional to participate. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. 

If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-confidence-tickets-148183182889

Thursday, April 8th (2-3:30p.m.): Sleep Hygiene (睡眠衛生) in Cantonese 

Good night sleep is important for your physical and mental health as healthy eating and exercising. However, many people will suffer from sleep disturbances at some time in their life. We will take a close look at your own sleeping habits as well as develop practical techniques for good sleep hygiene. This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their overall sleeping habits and hopefully catch some Zs! Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. To complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

良好的睡眠在生活中與健康飲食同樣重要。但是，不少人一生中都會面對睡眠障礙的困擾。在這個講座中，我們仔細研究不同的實用技術改善睡眠習慣。你可以根據自己的實際情況把技術融入生活中。在這個過程中你會發現，哪種方法是最適合你的，讓你不再被睡眠問題困擾。我們的心理輔導員會輔助這一課。如有興趣參加者，請聯絡mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org 以便獲得Zoom Meeting 註冊信息。

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sleep-hygiene-tickets-145277674435

Tuesday, April 13th (10-11:30 a.m.): Reducing stress and anxiety

This is a virtual workshop to learn more about healthy ways of reducing and managing one’s stress and or symptoms of anxiety. The workshop will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. It consists of informational presentation and time for participation and discussion. It is optional to participate. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-148183361423

Wednesday, April 14th (2- 3 p.m.): Itinerant workshop for Asma’s school on self-confidence

Thursday, April 15th (10 – 11:30am): Creative Expression of Emotions 

This is a virtual workshop to learn about different ways of processing and expressing your emotions in a safe and healthy way. You do not need to be a professional artist or have prior experience. It is helpful to have some tools/media (e.g., color pencils) and it can be as simple as paper and pen/pencil. This virtual session will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. For more information, please contact: (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org). If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-expression-of-emotions-tickets-148183646275

Monday, 19th April @ 2-3:15pm: Coping with anxiety thoughts and rumination

Do you find yourself thinking repeatedly about unpleasant experiences? If so, you are ruminating. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we experience increased amounts of rumination and anxiety. We will explore the rumination cycle to see how we can break through the impossible by recognizing the process, identify your thought patterns and challenge your automatic thoughts. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/coping-with-anxiety-thoughts-and-rumination-tickets-148237074079

Tuesday 27th April 2021 @ 2pm-3:15pm – Understanding Emotions and Emotion Regulation

This webinar will involve understanding emotions through primary and secondary levels. We will also go through exercises focused on self-soothing and emotion regulation techniques that address confusion, anger, anxiety, depression to help regulate your own emotions. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. To complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-emotions-and-emotion-regulation-tickets-148237443183

Thursday 29th April 2021 @ 10-11:15am – How to deal with Procrastination

Have you ever planned to complete important task/assignment/revise for exam — and then end up lying in bed contemplating or surfing the internet for more than 5 hours? Or perhaps you suddenly realize that the dog needs to be fed, emails need to be answered, your ceiling fan needs dusting — or maybe you should go ahead and have lunch, even though it’s only 11 a.m.? Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop to understand more about the procrastination cycle and see how to step-by-step create a healthier lifestyle. To complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site. If you are a permanent resident or convention refugee please send your email to (nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org)

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-deal-with-procrastination-tickets-148238038965

Tuesday, 2nd February @ 2: 30pm: Self-Esteem and Confidence

While many believe it’s a natural character trait, confidence can be improved. This is an interactive workshop for individuals who would like to improve confidence, build self-esteem, and improve their wellbeing. We will identify what helps enhance your confidence and use it strategically to explore the positive impact of self confidence in your career and personal life. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-esteem-and-confidence-tickets-137986586595

Thursday, Feb 4th , 11:30 a.m. for “Eating Disorder Awareness”; Speaker: Jill Andrew

The purpose of this session is: To have a conversation with women and girls during the 1st week of February to discuss mental health, self-esteem, and body image especially during COVID-19.
Jill will also take the opportunity to discuss her Bill 61 which became law in December of 2020 making the 1st week of February annually recognized as Eating Disorders Awareness Week here in Ontario. To learn more about the MPP’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week bill, please see: https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/mpps-eating-disorders-awareness-week-bill-passes

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-image-for-women-and-girls-eating-disorder-awareness-week-tickets-137988692895

Tuesday, Feb 10th : 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Creative Expression of Emotions

This is a virtual workshop to learn about different ways of processing and expressing your emotions in a safe and healthy way. You do not need to be a professional artist or have prior experience. It is helpful to have some tools/media (e.g., color pencils) and it can be as simple as paper and pen/pencil. This virtual session will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. For more information, please contact: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-expression-of-emotions-tickets-138004419935

Thursday, 11th February @10am: Coping with anxiety thoughts and rumination

Do you find yourself thinking repeatedly about unpleasant experiences? If so, you are ruminating. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we experience increased amounts of rumination and anxiety. We will explore the rumination cycle to see how we can break through the impossible by recognizing the process, identify your thought patterns and challenge your automatic thoughts. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/coping-with-anxiety-thoughts-and-rumination-tickets-137989547451

Tuesday, Feb 17th : 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Self-Confidence

This is an interactive workshop for women who would like to improve their self-confidence. We will discuss what psychology suggests in this area. The participants may also share their thoughts and experience depending on their comfort level. The purpose of this session is to support and empower women in a safe space. A Canadian certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-confidence-tickets-138004931465

Tuesday, Feb 24th: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Reducing stress and anxiety

This is an interactive workshop for all individuals (adults) who would like to reduce their stress and/or feelings of anxiety. We will discuss what contributes to stress, and how to live a healthier and calmer life. Activities such as a brief meditation, journaling, and self-compassion are included. Participants who would like to share their concerns are welcome to do so. A certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop and will explain how you can receive more support if you need it. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-138005099969

Thursday, Feb 25th : 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Introduction to parenting children (this session is part of our Parenting Psychoeducation Campaign)

In this session we will review child development psychology and attachment theory.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-parenting-children-tickets-137685768841

More about this series:

Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the family—which includes all primary caregivers—have a key role in supporting their children’s social and emotional development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The pandemic has impacted many individuals including parents greatly. Parents have been experiencing more stress than before because they have been dealing with new challenges related to the COVID-19 situation in addition to the usual challenges of raising healthy and happy children and teenagers. In order to be there for your children, it is also important to make time to take care of yourself.

Skills for Change “Wellness and Support” program will be hosting a series of virtual workshops in February and March to explore and help you understand different available theories and interventions to support parents strengthen their parenting skills, focusing on childhood and adolescence. In these sessions, we will provide psychoeducational workshops and group sessions related to parenting skills.

Additionally, as part of the “Wellness and Support” program, we provide individual counselling. If you have questions about our program and services, or would like to register for this series of workshops on “2021 Parenting Psychoeducation” please email us at: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org.

JANUARY 2021                                                                  

Thursday, Jan 5^th: 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Happiness

This is an interactive workshop and a safe space for all individuals who would like to feel happier more often. Based on positive psychology we will explore what relevant theories and research studies suggest about happiness. Respecting individual differences, participants may share what happiness means to them personally. We will also discuss happiness during challenging times such as big life changes, and what we can do to feel happier more often. Our mental health counsellor at Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send us an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/happiness-tickets-133236500961

Thursday, Jan 7^th: 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Creative Expression of Emotions

This is a virtual workshop to learn about different ways of processing and expressing your emotions in a safe and healthy way. You do not need to be a professional artist or have prior experience. It is helpful to have some tools/media (e.g., color pencils) and it can be as simple as paper and pen/pencil. This virtual session will be facilitated by a certified counsellor. For more information, please contact: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-expression-of-emotions-tickets-133236990425

Tuesday, Jan 12^th: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Reducing stress and anxiety

This is an interactive workshop for all individuals (adults) who would like to reduce their stress and/or feelings of anxiety. We will discuss what contributes to stress, and how to live a healthier and calmer life. Activities such as a brief meditation, journaling, and self-compassion are included. Participants who would like to share their concerns are welcome to do so. A certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop and will explain how you can receive more support if you need it. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-133237219109

Tuesday, Jan 19^th: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Self-Confidence

This is an interactive workshop for women who would like to improve their self-confidence. We will discuss what psychology suggests in this area. The participants may also share their thoughts and experience depending on their comfort level. The purpose of this session is to support and empower women in a safe space. A Canadian certified counsellor will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-confidence-tickets-133237542075

Thursday, Jan 21^st: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Depression and healthy coping skills

This is a virtual workshop to learn more about depression and how to receive support for it. You will also learn about healthy ways of managing symptoms of depression as well as self-care practices for improving one’s mental and emotional well-being. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/depression-and-healthy-coping-skills-tickets-133238803849

Tuesday, Jan 26^th: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Mindfulness

This is a virtual workshop for all individuals who are interested in learning about mindfulness, and how to practice it. Mindfulness has been shown to be very beneficial for reducing stress and improving individuals’ well-being. In this session, the participants will learn how mindfulness can help them become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, in order to manage them, and not be controlled by them. The participants will also benefit from practicing mindfulness based stress reduction skills. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site (Eventbrite).

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-tickets-133239277265

Wednesday, Jan 27^th: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19

Struggling with anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic? You’re not alone. During this time of increased uncertainty and rapid change, constant stress and anxiety can be overwhelming and difficult. In this session, the participants will learn the strategies to maintain anxiety during the pandemic to be aware of how to manage your thoughts and emotions, and not be controlled by your anxiety. This workshop would also provide some information to mental health resources available. Our mental health counsellor from Skills for Change will facilitate this workshop. In order to complete your registration for this event, please send an email to (mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org), in addition to registering on this site (Eventbrite).

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-and-coping-during-covid-19-tickets-133239604243

Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the family—which includes all primary caregivers—have a key role in supporting their children’s social and emotional development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The pandemic has impacted many individuals including parents greatly. Parents have been experiencing more stress than before because they have been dealing with new challenges related to the COVID-19 situation in addition to the usual challenges of raising healthy and happy children and teenagers. In order to be there for your children, it is also important to make time to take care of yourself.

Skills for Change “Wellness and Support” program will be hosting a series of virtual workshops in February and March to explore and help you understand different available theories and interventions to support parents strengthen their parenting skills, focusing on childhood and adolescence. In these sessions, we will provide psychoeducational workshops and group sessions related to parenting skills.

Additionally, as part of the “Wellness and Support” program, we provide individual counselling. If you have questions about our program and services, or would like to register for this series of workshops on “2021 Parenting Psychoeducation” please email us at: mentalhealth@skillsforchange.org.

If you are a permanent resident or a convention refugee please indicate this in your email, or send an email to nkhazraei@skillsforchange.org with “Parenting Psychoeducation Campaign” in the subject line. This will help us complete your registration.

Thursday, February 25 th : 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.: Introduction to parenting children
Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-parenting-children-tickets-137685768841

Thursday, March 11 th : 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Effective parenting skills
Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/effective-parenting-skills-tickets-137686553187

Tuesday, March 16 th : 2-3:30 p.m.: Understanding Parenting Styles and Adolescence
Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-parenting-styles-and-adolescence-tickets-137688304425

Tuesday, March 23 rd : 2-3:30 p.m.: Evidence-based Parenting for Adolescent anxiety
Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/evidence-based-parenting-for-adolescent-anxiety-tickets-137689219161

Healthy Lifestyle Habits – March 4, 2 p.m. – 3:30 pm
Our interactive workshop will cover a range of topics related to cultivating healthy lifestyle habits, including tips on grocery shopping, nutritional intake, and physical activity. We will explore the health and wellness-related benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise, and provide recommendations and guidelines that you can incorporate into your day-to-day life. Additionally, we will delve into how you can implement our suggestions in light of the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic. The final portion of the workshop will feature a Q&A session. We look forward to speaking with you!

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/healthy-lifestyle-habits-health-series-workshops-tickets-142095017021

Common Health Conditions – March 11, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Dental care, eye care, pain, and fatigue (tiredness) are topics that everyone wonders about at some point in their lives. After participating in this workshop, you will be able to identify what makes up good personalized dental care, diet, and oral hygiene. As well, you’ll learn about practical ways to prevent and manage pain and fatigue. Finally, we’ll review where and how you can connect to required services for dental, vision, pain, and fatigue concerns. The final portion of the workshop will feature a Q&A session, where we will be happy to answer your questions.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/common-health-conditions-tickets-142095526545

Skills-building: Healthcare Edition – March 25, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
An appointment with your doctor or another healthcare professional can be confusing and overwhelming at times. That’s why we’ve created this interactive workshop! We will review what you can expect from a visit at a doctor’s office, as well as how to advocate for yourself during healthcare appointments. We’ll also explore skills to find, understand, and use information to help make health-related decisions.  Finally, we’ll provide you with some helpful health tools and resources that you can use anytime! The final portion of the workshop will feature a Q&A session, where we will be happy to answer your questions.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-building-healthcare-edition-tickets-142095989931