About the Group
Thank you for showing interest in our Core Connector Initiative! Our aim is to improve the mental health literacy among high school students throughout the Lower Mainland.
During this two day virtual session, students will learn about topics such as stress management, anxiety, social media, depression, and interpersonal dynamics with peers and family. Since the conversation around these issues is not directly implemented into the high school curriculum, we have partnered with the Adam's Apples Foundation and Masters Students studying counselling to offer this virtual workshop for high school students. Upon completion of this course, students can move forward with greater empathy, understanding, and passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental health, while developing skills which improve your sense of self and connection to others. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion from the Adams Apples Foundation and UBC, and an opportunity to apply for a postsecondary scholarship.
During this two day virtual session, students will learn about topics such as stress management, anxiety, social media, depression, and interpersonal dynamics with peers and family. Since the conversation around these issues is not directly implemented into the high school curriculum, we have partnered with the Adam's Apples Foundation and Masters Students studying counselling to offer this virtual workshop for high school students. Upon completion of this course, students can move forward with greater empathy, understanding, and passion for ending the stigma surrounding mental health, while developing skills which improve your sense of self and connection to others. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion from the Adams Apples Foundation and UBC, and an opportunity to apply for a postsecondary scholarship.
How to Join
.This workshop is available to high school students who reside in the Lower Mainland.
The virtual workshop will be facilitated by staff from Three Story Clinic and by practicum students from Alder and City university.
To register, please fill out this form and have a parent or guardian fill out the parental registration form.
Both forms are required for registration.
The virtual workshop will be facilitated by staff from Three Story Clinic and by practicum students from Alder and City university.
To register, please fill out this form and have a parent or guardian fill out the parental registration form.
Both forms are required for registration.
When and Where
The workshop will take place Saturday January 30 and Sunday January 31, 2021, from 9:00am to 4:00pm pst.
Details for the online platform will be provided after registration.
Two days prior to this course, we will send you an email with the pre-workshop activities. All pre-work should not take more than 2 hours to complete.
Participants will need to be online and ready to start by 9:00 am. The days will be full of activities and lots of interaction, discussion, and personal reflection. The sessions will end by 4:00 pm, with breaks along the way.
Day 1 Topics:
We hope to see you there!
Please contact ally@adamsapples.ca with any questions.
Details for the online platform will be provided after registration.
Two days prior to this course, we will send you an email with the pre-workshop activities. All pre-work should not take more than 2 hours to complete.
Participants will need to be online and ready to start by 9:00 am. The days will be full of activities and lots of interaction, discussion, and personal reflection. The sessions will end by 4:00 pm, with breaks along the way.
Day 1 Topics:
- Welcome and Introduction to the Core Connectors Program
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Overview
- Introduction to Active Listening
- Understanding Anxiety and Depression
- Addressing Stress, Social Media, Screen Use, and Sleep Deprivation
- Facing Impulse Control, Delayed Gratification, and Addictions
- Suicidal Ideation and Intervention
- Family and Friends
- Fostering Positive Mental Health
- Going Forward in Your School
We hope to see you there!
Please contact ally@adamsapples.ca with any questions.