Events

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? What is new for you & your family this season? Please register for a Zoom meeting.

Free

 

Online Social Conversation Group for ASD Women

An online social conversation group for ASD women, 18+ years old This group is for ASD women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. What do you like about winter? Bring to the meeting a few thoughts to share about what you are looking forward to (or not) over the winter break.   Free event but registration is required. 

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Walk and Talk

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: How do the changes in routine over the holidays impact you & your family? Meet at Science World Station  

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: Are there changes that you might like to make in routine, parenting style or family life this year? Please register for a Zoom meeting.  

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Online: Monday, Feb 13, 7:15pm PT Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: Do you have specific parenting intentions for 2023, and, so far, how is it going with these?  Please register below for a Zoom meeting.

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Online: Monday, March 6, 7:15pm PT Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Topic: As our kids grow up it may seem like they need or want us less – how do you stay connected with your child as they navigate the path to adulthood?

Free

 

Parent Social Group: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Online: Monday, April 3, 7:15pm PT This month’s topic is an extension of last month’s - As our kids grow up, they may seem to need or want us less – how do we stay connected with them while helping to scaffold their growth? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Online Social Conversation Group for Autistic Women

An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: How was your Easter weekend? Topic: Being on the Spectrum can present social challenges -what are some techniques that you use to engage people and make friends? Please register to get the Zoom…

Free

 

Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? This month we want to hear about the worries about your grown-up child that keep you awake at night. Can you effectively still “parent” regarding these issues? How do you manage you own anxiety regarding these concerns? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? This month we want to hear your thoughts on disclosure. Do you talk about your child’s diagnosis with others – family members, friends, or co-workers? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Time to catch up! Please join us – we want to hear what’s new (or not!) in your life, and how you & your family have fared over the summer…. Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parents Speaking with Parents: Talk on Zoom

Parents, are you interested in meeting to exchange ideas & experiences? Strides forward in Maturity – Has your kid shown growth spurts in maturity recently? Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Parents & Caregivers: Talk on Zoom

Parents talking with other parents, grandparents & caregivers: Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings? Online vs In-person – Do you and your adult child have a good balance? New!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2024. Please register for the event to get the Zoom link.

Free

 

Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? Setting Intentions for 2024: For me as a person, and as a parent. Where are we as a family now, and what would we like to aim for this year? New!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. Please register for the event to get the Zoom…

Free

 

Heart-to-Heart

An online social conversation group for Autistic women, 18+ years old This group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. To warm up: Do you set New Year goals or intentions? If so, what? Topic: This will be the first of a few sessions on Managing Interpersonal Relationships -in this first one we will focus on…

Free

 

Families Like Mine

Are you interested in sharing ideas, experiences & feelings with other parents, grandparents & caregivers? This month we will talk about recognizing when your child or family needs mental health support, and how to discuss this. We are hoping that you will share supports, therapies, referrals for programs & counsellors – whatever has worked in your family. New!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the…

Free

 

Event time is in Vancouver BC time.