Community Workshops: Adolescent Stress & Anxiety, Cannabis Information, Opioids, Speech & Language Development, After Highschool

Register at: community.hmhc.ca/sessions/

***Understanding Adolescent Stress and Anxiety***
April 2, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Manachaban Middle School
A discussion on anxiety and stress in adolescents; what it is, what it may look like and how you can help your youth. This session will teach attendees strategies such as mindfulness and relaxation, and will also provide resources that can support caregivers and their youth.

***Cannabis: Legalization, Harms and Benefits***
April 3, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - Noon
Alberta Children's Hospital - Theatre
This session will start by briefly reviewing the history of cannabis use. The session will discuss the reasons cannabis is being legalized and the prevalence of its use. The benefits and harms of cannabis will then be reviewed and guidelines for youth will be presented.

***Opioids & Youth: What adults should know***
April 10, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Alberta Children's Hospital - Theatre
This presentation will discuss the signs and symptoms of youth opioid abuse. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to the symptoms of an opioid overdose, including how to access and when to use a Naloxone kit. A universal screener for opioid abuse and other resources will also be examined.

***Let's Talk About: Typical Speech and Language Development (2 to 5 years)***
April 11, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Crowfoot Public Library Program Room 2
Typical speech and language development for two to five year olds will be presented, as well as when and how to seek help. There are many misunderstandings of what 'typical' speech and language development looks like in preschool-aged children. We will set the record straight and discuss when to refer, and how the 'wait and see' approach often may not be appropriate.

​***What Now?...Navigating Life After High School *Also Available as a Webinar***
April 11, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Ability Hub
This presentation will provide an overview of options for your teenager after high school, namely more school (post-secondary education or training), employment or a gap year(s). Typically, a gap year after high school for young adults with autism means sleeping late, gaming more and losing skills and confidence. Some autistic individuals are not quite ready for the rigors of university, college or work and need support to build readiness skills before taking that next step. This workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss strategies and resources to help strike the right balance between continued learning, part-time employment and social/recreational opportunities once high school ends.