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Providing access to articles and information for parents and professionals, this In The News section has what you need to stay connected and informed about the issues facing Canadian children, parents and families. If you have information that you would like us to share, please contact mpaynter@phoenixctr.com. Check back often for new information and articles!
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Teen suicides rock eastern Ontario city and Hundreds attend Forum
CBC News and the Daily Observer report on the expert-led, free information session for residents of Pembroke and Renfrew County, to discuss suicide, depression, and bullying.
» Read the CBC News article - published Wednesday, December 7, 2011
» Read The Daily Observer article - published Thursday, December 8, 2011
Barry's Bay This Week Reports on Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Killaloe-based Vanderbrook Farm and Natural Horsemanship Centre has teamed up with the Phoenix Centre to run a pilot program that uses horses as part of the psychotherapy process. Learn about this new pilot program for children and families.
» Published on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Father Attachment: Implications for Parenting and Daycare
Presented by Sir Richard Bowlby
Sir Richard is the son of Sir John Bowlby, who is regarded as the father of attachment theory. Sir Richard is not a clinical person, but for the last 20 years he has been addressing the issue of attachment and fatherhood, relating his own life experience as well as bringing some of his father’s experiences and findings. He will be focusing primarily on fatherhood and the implications of what we know about fathers and how this impacts resources like day care and early years centres.
Participants will hear Sir Richard’s perspectives and have an opportunity to ask questions.
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September 20, 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Download the flyer (PDF).
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York University
519 York Research Tower
Conference Room
4700 Keel St
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Download the directions and map (PDFs)
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Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door or by mail. Payment can be sumbitted to The Phoenix Centre.
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The Phoenix Centre
130 Pembroke St W
2nd Floor
Pembroke, ON K8A 5M8
1-800-465-1870
Limited Seating Available
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Policy Statements Advocating Transformation of Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Children's Mental Health Ontario has developed four position statements (PDFs below) with reccomendations that are intended to inform decision making within the Government of Ontario, and assist in mobilizing all stakeholders to pursue and embrace reforms that ensure every child and youth can get the mental health help they need, when they need it, as close to home as possible.
» Visit CMHO's Policy Work page for details and more information. Published in July 2011.
Mayor Mike: Confronting the issue of suicide a first step in our journey
Informing readers of a new Bill to develop a national suicide prevention strategy for Canada, Mayor Mike Bradley of Sarnia, Ontario speaks of the shocking suicide numbers in Canada and the need for more support for those at risk.
» Published on Thursday, February 10, 2011
ME Mag - A Teen Health Website - Officially Launches
ME Mag was developed by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit in consultation with teens across the region. Their goal is to provide straight-forward, accurate information on general health issues and other topics that relate to teens. Touching on a wide range of issues from alcohol and drugs to piercings and cybersmarts, and featuring video and other interactive content, this site is a must-see for all teens aged 13 to 18.
» Website, www.memag.ca, launched in April 2011
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