kidsLINK wishes to thank our all of our sponsors, the organizing committee and volunteers, and most especially the restaurants that provided the delectable dishes which our participants raved about. A great time was had by all.
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kidsLINK, Lutherwood keep the Front Door open by helping children, families with mental health issues access support
Help is as close at the Front Door for children, youth and families facing mental health issues. And it works.
kidsLINK and Lutherwood want Waterloo Region residents to know there’s a place they can turn to for the support and tools they need to live healthier, happier lives. Front Door, a joint initiative of kidsLINK and Lutherwood, is the access point to services that provide a gateway to increased well-being and quality of life. Read More
An Aboriginal Mental Health Learning Experience
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| Kelly Brownbill presenting at the first series. |
Recently, kidsLINK was instrumental in presenting the Aboriginal Mental Health Learning Experience for MCYS Central West Region, aimed at increasing participants’ knowledge and skills specifically related to the delivery of mental health services to Aboriginal People. Participants learned about the intergenerational impact of trauma upon Aboriginal people and communities. Staff of agencies with Aboriginal clients attended the 3 day sessions, which featured noted speakers Kelly Brownbill, Hilton King and Kathleen Absolon. kidsLINK will be expanding on this training with self-study programs and webinars.
Another New Walk-In Counselling Service
Front Door is pleased to announce that it has opened another Walk-In Counselling Service, running out of Lang’s Farm Community Health Centre located at 1145 Concession Rd in Cambridge . Sessions at this location are on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (last session starts at 4:30 pm). Sessions are provided on a first come, first served basis.
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New Issue of Tools for Life Newsletter
A new issue of the Tools for Life Newsletter is out. Find out why self-regulation plays an important role in children’s academic success. Other great info too. http://eepurl.com/kQvT9
It’s Child and Youth Counsellor Week!
Child and Youth Care Workers: Who needs them? Who are CYC’s, and what distinguishes their excellence? This was a question posed in the International Child Care Network (Linton and Forster, 2003). Below are some of the opinions and beliefs offered that I am sure you will agree with. As we know, many CYC’s are [...]
