This coming Saturday, at Prepared & Positive, we are presenting a free workshop on 🎒School Avoidance and Refusal in children, for parents.

Please note that this event is sold-out and you can no longer purchase tickets.

If you have tickets, we will see you all on Saturday!

April is #StressAwarenessMonth

Here is what Pleo Family Peer Supporter, Chinyere has to say about reframing stress, and how to use breathing exercises 🔁 for the management of stress:

Happening this week:

Parent Support Groups (virtual)
Apr 23, 6:30-8pm with Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth
Apr 24, 6:30-8pm
Apr 25, 6pm-7:30pm with The Robbie Dean Counselling Centre **Registration is full
Apr 25, 7:00-8:30pm
To join click link in the poster!

Join us Tues, April 23 from 6:30-8pm, for a free virtual parent information night.

This month’s topic is Co-Regulation, helping parents to understand how to teach their child self-regulation skills so their child can better handle big emotions.

To join, click link in poster!

Positive Attention is when we engage with our children with warmth and interest 🤗, and it has many benefits from reducing negative behaviors (Child Mind Institute) to helping strengthen your bond with your child.

Here are ways to practice positive attention with your child.

#NationalAutismAwarenessMonth is this month. Pleo celebrates all individuals and we recognize each person with autism is unique, and that not everyone with ASD has the same experience.

If you are a parent supporting a child with autism and need support, we are here for you.

Registrations are now full for this group. If you are a parent who still wants to register, we are pleased to announce we are offering another support group in June. Please watch our social media for the next group starting in June!

Registrations will open 1st week of May.

Build skills to feel more confident in parenting your child, with this free 7 week program by PQCHC and Pleo, for parents and caregivers of children 4-6 years old struggling with behavioral challenges.

To register, send an email to PQCHC at [email protected]

Happening this week:

Parent Support Groups (in person)
Thurs Apr 18, 6:30-8pm at Hyfield Place, 5581 Doctor Leach Drive, Manotick with Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA)

Parent Support Groups (virtual)
Wed Apr 17, 6:30-8pm
Thurs Apr 18, 6pm-7:30pm
Thurs Apr 18, 7:00-8:30pm

New Virtual Support Group starting April 18. This group is by registration. Registration is open!

We are pleased to announce a new support group with The Robbie Dean Counselling Centre, for parents of suicidal youth, in need of 🤝 support.

To register
surveymonkey.com/r/JXHCGQ7

Here is your reminder to register to get tickets to our workshop.

Do you struggle getting your child to attend school?🎒

We will be presenting a workshop at this free event, on School Avoidance and Refusal in children, for parents.

To register👇
ow.ly/yf5P50Re9FX

Happening this week:
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 (virtual)
Tues April 9, 6:30-8pm
Wed Apr 10, 6:30-8pm
Thurs Apr 11, 7:00-8:30pm (Smart Recovery Family and Friends)

To join: please click the link in the poster or scan the QR code

Are you a parent or caregiver of a suicidal youth, and in need of support 🤝 with a community of peers who understand? Pleo and Robbie Dean Counselling Centre, are hosting a free virtual support group for parents of suicidal youth to age 25.

To register:
surveymonkey.com/r/JXHCGQ7

Do you struggle getting your child to attend school? 🎒

We will be presenting a workshop at this free event, hosted by The Rotary Club of West Ottawa, on School Avoidance and Refusal in children, for parents.

To learn more and register ⬇️

pleo.on.ca/events/prepare…

On National Caregivers Day and every day, we honour the vital role of caregivers and their positive impact on the well-being of children and youth, especially those facing mental health challenges.

#nationalcaregiversday #parenting #mentalhealth

Happening this week:

Parent Support Groups (in person)
Tues Apr 2, 6:30-8pm at Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub, 278 Nelson St, Pembroke
Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub

Parent Support Groups (virtual)
Wed Apr 3, 6:30-8pm
Thurs Apr 4, 7:00-8:30pm (Smart Recovery Family and Friends)

Parents and caregivers: This free 10 week online drop-in group, hosted by The Royal, is for women and individuals who identify as women, giving them a safe space to express themselves through art and talk about mental health.
theroyal.ca/events/mad-art…
📷 RMHC

Just by making a monthly donation this month, you can help us help even more families, in need. 🤝A monthly donation of $25 is just 83¢ a day, or less than a dollar a day, and tells families in your own community, 'I'm here for you.'

Donate today 💝
pleo.on.ca/support-pleo

Happening this week:

Parent Support Groups (in person)
Mon Mar 25, 6:30-8pm at Willow Wellness, 5944 Perth St, Richmond

Parent Support Groups (virtual)
Tues Mar 26, 6:30-8pm
Wed Mar 27, 6:30-8pm
Thurs Mar 28, 7:00-8:30pm (Smart Recovery Family and Friends)

Renfrew County parents of youth: NAMI Family-to-Family course is April 24 to June 12 at Cobden Arena. This free 8 week course, hosted by NAMI Family to Family Programs Ontario, is for family/friends of adults with mental health conditions.

For more info
f2fontario.ca