This 9 part series explores Conflict Basics, Conflict Styles, Active Listening, Assertiveness, Boundaries, Managing Strong Emotions, and how Culture and Power impact conflict, giving you lots of insight and practice to expand the way you communicate. The spring series of Dialogue and Resolution Services’ Communicating through Conflict Training will begin May... Read more
With society heading in a direction of being constantly connected to technology, what do we need to know as parents to protect our kids and teach them responsible and appropriate use of technology? The parameters of rules and expectations that you put in place at home will undoubtedly guide their... Read more
This May 7th, in your home, school, workplace and/or community, start a conversation about the importance of taking care of ourselves – what does “taking care of me” Look Like, Sound Like and Feel Like. May 7th is about having caring conversations and making connections between children, youth and caring... Read more
The purpose of the conference is to create opportunities for open, respectful, and meaningful conversations between different segments of society to inspire change at both the individual and community level. The goal of the day is to collaborate with educators, community partners, and the public at large to foster opportunities... Read more
Topics covered in the four-week education and support group for parents Understanding the reasons kids self-injure Exploration of social trends affecting youth today that contribute to this issue Recognizing the difference and relationship between self-injury and suicide Becoming more familiar with helpful ways to respond to selfinjury Exploring community resources... Read more
Too many slammed doors and ultimatums? Wondering where your beautiful little kid went? This presentation will explore some of the challenges parents face in supporting their teens’ development, and some of the challenges teens face in communicating with their parents. Among other topics, the presentation will focus on: Human (and... Read more
An amazing opportunity for those that work with children and youth or parents of children and youth! Janet White is a clinical counsellor and relationship specialist. Join us to hear her discuss how we can work to create capable adults. Time for Q & A to follow. Click on the website below to... Read more
Are you interested in using school gardens as year-round learning grounds but need help getting started? Do you need tips for caring for your garden and incorporating it into your teaching practice? Do you want to use your school garden produce or local harvest in your classroom? Would you like... Read more
City of Victoria Youth Council invites youth to be a part of their upcoming Diversity Film Festival. They are currently looking for film submissions that showcase ethnic roots. For further information email: diversityfilmfest@gmail.com The deadline for submissions is May 20th, 2018, 11:59PM.
Parent Education Evening: Food Allergies and Schools, Speaker Dr. S Cameron, Pediatric Allergist Do you have any specific questions regarding food allergies in schools? How have you managed food allergies for your child when they are at school? We are gathering questions for the speaker, please send them to info@vcpac.ca Register... Read more
A free workshop for parents and caregivers
Do you have a gender creative person in your family?
Do you want to be a better ally to your child’s gender creative friends and their families?
Are you seeking support with advocating for your gender creative loved one?
Do you want to take an active role in creating inclusive schools and communities
All children and youth deserve respect, care, and equal opportunities to reach their full potential. How can we create safer spaces and experiences for our young ones who are exploring and expressing gender creative and diverse ways?
