Course Description: Would you like to know how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness in your child? Would you like to know more about the impact of social media on your child’s brain development and their mental health? Would you like to know more about how to support your child through loss, challenges, failure and difficulties with peers or at school? Let’s come together in a safe and educational environment to discuss how to become a more connected parent and how to recognize when your child needs you and how you can help them!
 
Why is this important?
-  To improve mental health and wellness long term for yourself and your family
-  To open the lines of communication with our children and allow a safe space for them to be vulnerable and talk about their challenges
-  To improve confidence to provide support to those that are impacted (child or loved one)

About the trainer:
Stephanie Fowlow is a registered social worker and clinical therapist.  Stephanie began her career in child welfare and then went on to work within the mental health and addictions field. She has diverse experience and training in multiple areas related to mental health, addictions, parenting and wellness. Stephanie enjoys teaching skills and strategies to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health and the impact this can have on parents, children and families. Stephanie wants to help people to become mentally well and teach them how to maintain this. Stephanie has over a decade of experience in the helping profession and has a vast amount of experience providing trainings, workshops and presentations to those in the community about various aspects of wellness (trauma, parenting, mental health, and child welfare etc). Stephanie provides a relaxed, informative, engaging and comfortable environment that welcomes discussion and participation.