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SUMMARY:Empowering Foster Parents of Children and Youth with Autism and ADHD 
DESCRIPTION:Presented by BC Foster Parents Association  \nWednesday\, January 29th\, 2025\, 8:00am to 3:00pm  \nHotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria  \nSpeaker Jessica Pfeffer\, MACP\, MEM\, RCC\, CCC  \nOpen to Vancouver Island Foster Caregivers.  \nThis workshop is specifically designed for foster caregivers caring for children and youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will gain valuable insights into the unique challenges and strengths of these neurodivergent children and learn effective strategies to support their growth and development.  \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be equipped with practical tools\, resources\, and a deeper understanding of how to foster emotional regulation\, support daily living skills\, and navigate challenges associated with ADHD and Autism.  \nTopics Include:  \n• Understanding ADHD and Autism: Explore characteristics\, the diagnostic process in BC\, and strategies for identifying strengths.  \n• Supporting Emotional Regulation and Awareness: Techniques to help children recognize emotions and triggers\, with practical implementation strategies.  \n• Bio-Psycho-Social Mental Health: Understanding mental health challenges\, identifying warning signs\, and fostering healthy environments.  \n• Executive Functioning and Daily Living Skills: Tools for promoting independence through structured routines and visual supports.  \n• Navigating Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating: Discuss prevalence and risks\, with strategies for providing appropriate support.  \n• Building a Supportive Network: Strategies for effective collaboration with educators\, mental health care and other healthcare providers.  \nThrough interactive discussions\, role-playing scenarios\, and practical activities\, foster caregivers will leave this workshop with the tools necessary for holistic support. Participants will receive handouts and a supportive resource list.  \nJoin us for this valuable opportunity to connect with fellow foster caregivers and share insights that can make a lasting impact on the lives of the children you support.  \nJessica’s passion for working with children\, youth\, and families is evident through her longstanding commitment to service\, including volunteer roles with Scouts Canada\, the University of Victoria Health Coaching program\, and the Royal Jubilee Hospital Emergency Department. Her diverse experience enriches her ability to connect deeply with clients and foster their well-being.  \nRegister at: FREE Workshops for Foster Caregivers Winter 2025 | BC Foster Parents Association 
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/empowering-foster-parents-of-children-and-youth-with-autism-and-adhd/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Island-Wide In Person
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