Parent Session: Substance Use Prevention
The Ministry of Education and Child Care, in partnership with adolescent clinical psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson, are hosting free virtual sessions on youth substance use for parents/guardians, caregivers and caring adults. Dr. Watson will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to equip participants with the tools needed to guide their children and youth toward making positive choices when it comes to substance use.
Key Takeaways Will Include:
- Why children/teenagers are drawn to substances.
- What causes and maintains substance use disorder and needs.
- Ways to increase your child's ability to make positive choices about substances.
- Practical conversation tools for discussing substances at home.
Session dates are:
- February 20, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. PST - Click here to Register
- February 22, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. PST - Click here to Register
- February 28, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. PST - Click here to Register