Embedded Files
Virtual Education Sessions
Virtual Education Sessions
Reduce Stigma. Receive Information. Reflect on Strategies.
More than Just a Bad Day
Understanding Depression
In this session, we will discuss what mental health is, the difference between sadness and depression, and common signs and symptoms of depression. Treatment options and supportive strategies for coping and support will be shared.
Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of a loved one.
Keeping Scattered Kids on Track
Supporting Children and Adolescents with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health conditions diagnosed in children. Come to these Lunch & Learn sessions and learn about the signs and symptoms of ADHD, ways that ADHD impacts achievement, self-worth, and relationships in children and youth, and strategies to support success.
Part 1
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For parents and caregivers supporting children and youth (Grades K-12).
Part 2
Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For parents and caregivers supporting children and youth (Grades K-12).
Understanding Anxiety Series
Part 1: An Introduction
This session will distinguish between normal worries and anxiety that is no longer helpful or productive and will help participants to identify signs that they or their child/youth may be experiencing anxiety.
Date: Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 2: Calming Our Bodies
In this session, we will review how the body reacts to stress triggers, ways we can start to notice the body’s stress responses, and strategies for regulating ourselves, children, and youth.
Date: Monday, November 9th, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 3: Settling Our Minds
In this session, we will look at how anxiety can lead to negative thoughts and thinking traps that can hold us back. Strategies for encouraging more realistic thinking will be discussed.
Date: Monday, November 16th, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 4: Overcoming Avoidance
In this session, we will discuss how avoidance of stressors can increase our stress response over time. We will discuss ways to manage stressful situations in steps and effective coping skills.
Date: Monday, November 23rd, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Parenting Strategies for Positive Mental Health
Explore factors that contribute to your child’s mental health and wellness and learn how you can be your child’s greatest mental health asset.
Part 1: Increasing Wellness Deposits
In this one-hour Lunch & Learn webinar, we will look at what mental health and wellness is and discuss strategies for increasing your child’s mental health ‘deposits’ – the protective factors that provide a buffer to life’s challenges and promote wellness.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For caregivers of children grades K-6, for adults only.
Part 2: Reducing Wellness Withdrawals
In this one-hour Lunch & Learn webinar, we will discuss strategies for reducing mental health ‘withdrawals’ – the risk factors that increase stress and drain your child’s inner resources. We will also look at the key perspectives that help children feel more resilient and able to take on their world.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For caregivers of children grades K-6, for adults only.
Building Executive Functioning Skills
Supporting Success in Learning
In these Lunch & Learn webinars, we will review and discuss ways to support the development of your child’s executive skills such as working memory, inhibition, and mental flexibility.
Part 1: The Impact of Executive Functioning
In this session, we will look at what executive functions are, their importance in our daily lives, and how executive skill difficulties may impact our children.
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For caregivers of children grades K-6, for adults only.
Part 2: Supporting Executive Functioning Development
In this session, we will focus on three foundational executive functions and strategies for supporting our children as they grow in their skills.
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For caregivers of children grades K-6, for adults only.
More than Just a Bad Day
Understanding Depression
In this session, we will discuss what mental health is, the difference between sadness and depression, and common signs and symptoms of depression. Treatment options and supportive strategies for coping and support will be shared.
Date: Tuesday December 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of a loved one.
Recovery Alberta is proud to offer FREE online programming for parents and caregivers who support children and youth, as well as sessions for adults looking to support their own wellness. Sessions are live and interactive. Our aim is to increase awareness and reduce the stigma around addiction and mental health challenges, provide participants with evidence-based information, and offer strategies that promote health and resilience. Click to learn more.
Google Sites
Report abuse