September 2023 Mental Health Workshops for Parents and Caregivers
Back-to-School can be a challenging time for students, staff and families. Students may be nervous or reluctant to return to school, with caregivers worried about their mental wellness.
Join us at an upcoming Emotion Coaching or Separation Anxiety workshop to learn more about how to support your child.
Use the associated links to register, and find detailed descriptions for sessions under the table below.
| Session Title | Date | Time | Link to Register/Attend |
| Separation Anxiety Webinar | September 20 | 12-1 p.m. | hwdsb.info/separation-anxiety-sept23 |
| Emotion Coaching Webinar | September 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | hwdsb.info/emotion-coaching-sept23 |
| Emotion Coaching Webinar | October 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | hwdsb.info/emotion-coaching-oct23 |
Emotion Coaching
Emotion Coaching is a communication strategy that can calm the brain in as little as 60 seconds and help improve relationships. Emotion Coaching has two steps:
- Validation: Letting someone know we understand why they feel, think or act a certain way.
- Support: Then, we provide emotional and practical support using strategies like reassurance, limit-setting, redirecting, collaborative problem-solving, teaching skills, etc.
Click the following links to register for one of the 90-minute webinars:
September 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. – hwdsb.info/emotion-coaching-sept23
October 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. – hwdsb.info/emotion-coaching-oct23
Click here to view the Emotion Coaching Flyer – 2023/24.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, and Hamilton Family Health Team invite parents and caregivers to explore Emotion Coaching in a 90-minute webinar, and if interested, a six-week parent/caregiver group for further learning.
To register for the six-week parent/caregiver group, please call the Hamilton Family Health Team, Mental Health Groups line at 905-667-4852. We encourage caregivers to participate in a webinar before joining the caregiver group, however, it is not required.
Separation Anxiety Webinars
Is your child taking longer than expected toadjust to the new school year? Struggling to separate from you? Click the following links to register for one of the 60-minute webinars:
September 20 from 12-1 p.m. – hwdsb.info/separation-anxiety-sept23
For more mental health resources and supports, visit our Mental Health and Well-being page.
Updated on Thursday, September 14, 2023.