Being a parent/caregiver is an awesome and sometimes daunting responsibility. To equip you with more information and support, please consider checking out the following online sessions hosted by FamilySmart on a range of topics.

FamilySmart’s “In the Know”: The topic this month is Eating Disorders. There are 5 dates to choose from each month, and Registration is free. Coming up: “A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health,” in March. In April: “Understanding, Supporting, and Connecting With Teens With Depression.” Registration is open for all of these events, and anyone is free to join.

Help for the Hard Times is a free Zoom workshop, open to any caregiver in the Northern Health region whose child has attended hospital because of a mental health / substance use concern. We focus on: 1) Helping caregivers to support their child’s safety plan, 2) Self-care and boundaries, and 3) Navigating and understanding resources. Please see the attached flyer for registration details.

For more information please reach out to Kathy Buhler at 236-471-6494 or by email: kathy.buhler@familysmart.ca She is also available at Foundry on Fridays. Her services are free and she is committed to helping caregivers find resources for their children, teens and young adults, navigating services and preparing for meetings, and most of all, to provide emotional support.

You can download some PDF resources below: