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Youth Virtual Workshop Series (Ages 10–14)

This series covers essential life skills—from emotional regulation and anxiety management to time management and navigating social relationships. Each session provides practical tools to empower students, build resilience, and help them thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Overview & Details

  • Who: Youth ages 10–14

  • When: Select Wednesdays / Fridays from September to December | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Where: Virtual (Online)

  • Cost: FREE (Registration required)

Workshop Schedule

Module 1: Language & Communication

Helping youth express themselves effectively.

  • September 11 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Expressing Thoughts & Emotions

    • Learn to identify and understand feelings and practice expressing them in healthy, constructive ways.

  • September 18 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Expressing Wants & Needs

    • Develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and expressive language to communicate needs clearly.

Module 2: Cognitive Flexibility

Helping youth strengthen realistic thinking and emotional resilience.

  • October 2 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Thinking Traps & How to Beat Them

    • Recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more realistic perspectives.

  • October 9 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Understanding & Managing Anxiety (Part 1)

    • Explore how anxiety affects body and mind, learn initial coping strategies, and share experiences in a supportive environment.

  • October 16 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Understanding & Managing Anxiety (Part 2)

    • Deepen your understanding of anxiety, build confidence using practical tools, and continue developing healthy coping skills.

Module 3: Attention & Memory

Strengthening attention, memory, and time management skills.

  • November 6 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Time Management: Breaking Tasks into Chunks

    • Learn "task chunking" to improve organization, focus, and productivity while reducing procrastination.

  • November 13 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Training Your Brain to Pay Attention

    • Understand attention and working memory, practice refocusing strategies, and strengthen problem-solving skills.

Module 4: Social Thinking

Building skills for healthy relationships and confident choices.

  • December 4 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Peer Pressure

    • Explore self-awareness, healthy decision-making, and navigating positive vs. negative influence.

  • December 11 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Handling & Normalizing Rejection

    • Build resilience, read social cues, practice self-compassion, and learn to reframe rejection in a positive light.

How to Register

Space is limited for these free virtual sessions. To reserve a spot for your child:

  1. Visit www.keystonebrucegrey.ca

  2. Call Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services directly at 519-371-4773