Every Mind Matters Newsletter
December Edition
From The Psychology Foundation of Canada
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Trained 1,730 serving over 107,000 babies, kids and teens |
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To ensure our critical Make the Connection, Kids Have Stress Too! and Stress Lessons programs were delivered to communities during this crucial time, we quickly adapted to online training. We developed seven distinct English and three French online training programs. We trained 1,730 child-caring professionals who serve and support over 107,000 children. Thank you to our community partners for quickly embracing our digital training and for continuing to promote children's mental well-being throughout the pandemic.
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“What I like was that in this time of the pandemic I am still able to learn new things/refresh by online learning." Ontario Youth Worker
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Reached over 21,000 with Wellness Webinars |
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To address the many challenges that our children and the significant adults in their lives are facing during this extraordinary time, we've hosted 21 Wellness Webinars with over 5,656 attendees and over 16,217 views of the recordings on our YouTube channel. Our leading psychologists and subject experts addressed topics including Parenting During Covid, Impact of Anti-Black Racism on Children and Youth, and Stress Busting Techniques to help Calm your Kids.
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"Thanks so much for setting these webinars up. I really do appreciate the effort and care that goes into this.” Webinar Participant
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Supported 3,400 parents and caregivers with stress management |
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To help parents/caregivers manage their own stress and to help their child do the same, we held workshops on Stress and the School-Aged Child, Taking Care of You and our Masterclass in Stress Management for Parents and Caregivers. Close to 3,400 attended and are now empowered with tips and strategies to build stronger coping skills.
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"I liked learning about self care and strategies to help cope with stress. The ending was insightful" Workshop Participant
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On November 5th we announced that Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada is a new brand of The Psychology Foundation of Canada. With this new brand launch comes our renewed and deepened commitment to promoting the mental well-being of children and youth in Canada.
We remain dedicated to nurturing resilience in kids with the use of psychological science so they can manage, learn, and grow from the many challenges in life. If you haven't had the opportunity, please take a look at our new brand video and our website.
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Over 260 in attendance at first-ever virtual
Breakfast for Champions
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Our annual fundraiser went virtual this year. On November 5th we held our first-ever virtual Breakfast for Champions and it was a success! Over 260 attended our virtual event where our panel of experts discussed and provided suggestions to address the many challenges our children are facing.
Thank you to our generous sponsors and guests for your continued support. Our Breakfast for Champions is our single biggest fundraiser and the funds raised during this event enables us to continue to offer our much needed resiliency building programs to communities across Canada.
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Getting to know Dr. Rebecca Pillai Ridell, child psychologist and member of our Board of Trustees |
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We are fortunate to have Dr. Rebecca Pillai Ridell as a member of our Board of Trustees. Dr. Pillai Riddell is the Director of the Opportunities to Understand Childhood Hurt Laboratory or The OUCH Lab (www.yorku.ca/ouchlab) at York University, Canada. She also is an advisory board member of the Sick Kids Pain Centre, the Sick Kids Infant Mental Health Promotion Program. Dr. Pillai Riddell leads a world-renown research program in infant and young child pain that seeks to understand pain from psychological, social and a biological perspective.
Did you also know Dr. Pillai Ridell loves 90s pop music? READ MORE
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Article: Mindful Parenting in a Time
of Uncertainty and Pressure
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It has never been exactly “easy” to be a good parent based on your own standards. But these days, it’s even harder.
That is not just because of the challenges due to COVID-19, although the pandemic has made life more challenging for parents, and just about everybody else, in various ways. READ MORE
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Please consider donating by year
end to receive tax receipt.
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We have set an ambitious goal for 2021 to reach and impact 1,000,000 children and youth with our resiliency building programs. There is urgency to our mission and we need your help. If you have already donated, thank you for your generosity. If you are in a position to do so again, we would be delighted to receive your support. Please donate HERE.
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Happy Holidays. Stay healthy and safe! |
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We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year to ensure every child in Canada has the opportunity to thrive and to share our 2021 calendar of events. |
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Please share our newsletter within your social media channels |
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We want to hear from you: How can we best support you in nurturing resilience in the kids in your life? Please contact us with your feedback and suggestions
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When you invest in Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada you invest in a brighter future for our children ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive. |
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Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada
From The Psychology Foundation of Canada
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