LDMH Spring 2024 Workshop Series

Tues. April 23rd- Walk A Mile in My Shoes: This experiential and interactive workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of what it might feel like to have an LD. Participants will gain knowledge about current thinking in the field of LDs, and a practical understanding of how they may affect mental health and everyday life at home and school.

Tues. May 7th- Anxiety and Learning Disabilities: In this workshop, we will discuss the role of anxiety in our lives, how it is expressed, and the relationship between anxiety and Learning Disabilities (LDs). Strategies for how to understand and support children and youth with anxiety will be discussed.

Tues. May 21st- Executive Functioning and Emotion Regulation: This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the nature of executive functioning (higher-order thinking skills including planning, organization, and flexibility) for children with LDs in this area. Practical strategies to support the development of executive functioning skills and self-regulation will be shared.

Tues. June 4th- The Social Impact of Learning Disabilities: In this workshop, we will discuss why children with LDs are at risk for experiencing social challenges with their peers. Participants will explore what skills are needed to be socially competent in everyday life. Strategies on how to understand and support social competence will be shared.

Tues. June 18th- Understanding Memory and Learning Disabilities: This experiential workshop is designed to give participants a better understanding of the different types of memory challenges (verbal, visual, and working memory). We will look at the impact memory challenges have on everyday life for children and youth with LDs (socially, emotionally, and behaviorally).

**Note: Once registered, on the morning of the workshop you will receive an email from LDMHcommunity@childdevelop.ca with the WebEx meeting link. Please use that link, not any of the ones sent from Eventbrite.**