Group Workshops

The Parry Sound Family Health is pleased to be offering groups and webinars for patients of Medical Associates and Rugged Shores Family Health.

Who is eligible?

Only patients of Medical Associates or Rugged Shores Family Health.

What is the cost?

There is no cost.

How do I register?

Register below, using the "REGISTER NOW" button.

Dates/times of classes may be subject to change, please check the website regularly.

Depression Information Session

IN PERSON

Facilitator: Anne Hoelsher and Heather Logan-Lane
Dates: TBA
Location: 60 Bowes Street
Limited: to 10 people

Offered to patients newly diagnosed with depression, provides an overview of mood disorders and various treatment options including medication and psychotherapy

CBT for Anxiety

VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Sarah Butterworth

Dates: TBA

Limited to 10 people

Webinars

Sessions are delivered via ZOOM

Children's Mental Health and Wellness

How to talk to teens/youth about DRUGS

WEBINAR

Facilitator: Sound Youth Counselling, Parry Sound

No cost to attend

This webinar is designed for caregivers who want to learn more about substances so they can better support the young people in their lives.

Join us to learn more about how to recognize signs of potential substance use problems, where to find local resources, and how to open the door to these conversations.

Same session will be offered four (4) dates. Pick the one that works for you.

Wednesday April 5, 12-1 pm Wednesday May 3, 6-7 pm
Monday May 29, 12-1 pm
Monday June 19, 6-7 pm,

How to talk to teens/youth about SOCIAL MEDIA

WEBINAR

Facilitator: Sound Youth Counselling, Parry Sound

No cost to attend

This webinar is designed for caregivers who want to become more comfortable talking about social media with their kids.

Parents/guardians are facing a unique challenge today, as they try to navigate a world of social media that they did not experience through their own teen years. This is hard!

Join us to learn more about the risks and benefits of social media engagement, common
platforms youth are using, strategies to help young people set boundaries
(including how to model this behaviour), and how to open the door to these
conversations.

Same session will be offered four (4) dates. Pick the one that works for you.

Monday April 17, 12-1 pm
Wednesday May 10, 12-1 pm
Wednesday May 31, 6-7 pm,
Monday June 26, 6-7 pm,

Supporting your Child's Mental Health

WEBINAR

Facilitator: Lisa Pont, StarlingBrook Leadership

No cost to attend

Limited to 24 participants

Learn to recognize signs of potential mental health problems, strategies on how to talk to your child about their mental health and gain resources for more information and support.

Why Should You Sign Up?

Parents/caregivers who were also impacted by the pandemic are at a loss at how to identify, prevent and support their children’s mental health challenges. When parents are worried about their children, it can affect all aspects of their life, including work. This workshop is geared for those with kids under the age of 18. Parents will learn tips to support their child effectively which may help maintain their own well being.

Same session will be offered two (2) times. Pick the one that works for you.

Tuesday, May 16th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Wednesday, Sept 27th, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm,

Health and Wellness Nutrition Series

Planning your Plate

VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Karine Boucher, RD
Date: Wednesday, March 29th, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

No cost to attend

It’s nutrition month! Let’s talk about how we can unlock the power of foods through nutritious meals. In this seminar, we will talk about meal planning in the context of rising food costs.

Habits for Heart Health

VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Karine Boucher, RD
Date: Thursday, April 20th, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

No cost to attend

In this seminar, we will talk about incorporating habits and nutrition habits that can be helpful for promoting the health of our heart and how to incorporate them into our day to day lives.

Diet for Diabetes

VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Karine Boucher, RD
Date: Wednesday, June 28th, 7:00 to 8:00 pm

No cost to attend.

There are various styles of eating that might benefit you and your blood sugar including; low carbohydrate, ketogenic, intermittent fasting, DASH, Mediterranean, glycemic index, etc.

Which one might be right for you? Let’s navigate it together.

Digestive Health

VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Karine Boucher, RD
Date: Tuesday, Sept 19th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

No cost to attend

In this seminar, we will talk about different ways to manage IBS through nutrition including, an introduction to gluten-free and low FODMAP diet. As well as a discussion around the use of prebiotics and probiotics for digestive health.

Nutrition for Mental Health

VIRTUAL

Facilitator: Karine Boucher, RD
Date: Tuesday, Oct 17th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm

No cost attend

Nutrition can impact our mental health and our mental health can impact our nutrition. In this seminar, we will discuss options that may support your mental health journey.