Webinars

A fabulous show by David Granirer and our MCLD Ambassadors. Join David on his mission of changing lives one laugh at a time.

David Granirer, RPC, MPCC, M.S.M. is a counselor, stand-up comic, author, and founder of Stand Up For Mental Health (SMH), a program teaching stand-up comedy to people with mental health issues.

David who himself suffers from depression is featured in the VOICE Award-winning documentary Cracking Up. He also received a Life Unlimited Award from Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, an Award of Excellence from the National Council of Behavioral Health, a Champion of Mental Health Award, and a Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor-General of Canada, and was recognized as one of the 150 Canadian Difference Makers in mental health.

A sought-after keynote speaker, he has worked with mental health organizations in Canada, the U.S., and Australia to train and perform with SMH groups in over 50 cities.

Overview: Children with attention and learning challenges are at increased risk for mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. As the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about increasing stressors, there has been a greater mental health burden among children, particularly those already facing the daily stressors that come with attention and learning challenges. This workshop reviews the signs and symptoms of some of the most common mental health comorbidities of children with ADHD and learning disorders and provides caregivers with strategies that can be applied in supporting children in today’s world.

Objectives: This presentation explores –

• The relationship & co-occurrence of substance abuse & ADHD/LD
• The warning signs & risk factors
• Protective factors against substance abuse
• Thow to foster open communication with your teen

Objectives: In this presentation, Marlene addresses questions commonly asked by parents who are considering a psycho-educational assessment for their child.

Objectives:

• Understanding the science behind ADHD challenges with activation, motivation, and time management.
• Applying positive psychology approaches to hack your brain and improve time management.
• Programming the ADHD brain to improve mood and motivation.
• Overcoming most procrastination challenges by feeding your addiction to dopamine.
• Strategies to help.

This webinar explores the inner terrain of today’s children & adolescents, and how their relationship with technology can become addictive. Now, due to the increased isolation brought about from the pandemic, addiction and mental health issues related to tech have skyrocketed. Find out what parents and professionals can do.

Open your child’s mind to endless possibilities through the power of reading. Reading Changes Lives. It sets your child’s imagination free, taking them to faraway lands and teaching them to see the world through the eyes of others. For all children, reading can be fun. And what begins with fun can open the door to empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and so much more.

Webinar Recording Part 1

Turning the Page: Getting your child to read isn’t always easy. Books don’t offer the same kind of instant, interactive satisfaction as YouTube or video games. This workshop will show you how to overcome that struggle and make reading a fun, family-friendly activity.

• Change your child’s attitude towards reading and make it a stress-free experience.
• Get our personally curated list of suggested books for all ages and reading levels.
• Give your child role models through books starring children with learning disabilities.

Webinar Recording Part 2

Diving Deeper: It’s one thing to read the words, it’s another to understand their meaning. In our second workshop, we’ll explore advanced techniques for teaching your child how to engage with the stories they read – then begin to create their own.

• Expand your child’s awareness of printed language and ability to read reflectively.
• Show your child how to use what they read to become more creative themselves.
• Bring a pen and paper for you and your child to do some writing of your own!

This webinar will be of interest to parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with children and teens on a regular basis.

Topic: Dr Derevensky discusses the positive and negative impacts associated with youth gaming and the typical characteristics and risk factors associated with youth problem gamers. He provides parents with strategies to assess when gaming moves from a recreational activity to a problem behavior. As well, Dr. Derevensky addresses parental obstacles, challenges and strategies in working with youth with gaming problems.

Topic Summary: Monique shares the DISC Personality Styles which show behaviours to elicit better collaboration and outcomes from those we can’t or shouldn’t avoid.