An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is a legal document created to support a student’s learning within the school. In this short webinar, educator Lisa McGregor reviews the importance of the IEP and how parents can advocate for their children and…
Raising children and family is not an exact science. The role of parents and caregivers can experience challenges, and difficulties. However, raising children within a culture embedded with systemic racism and intergenerational trauma can create an added layer of challenge.…
On August 19, 2020, the Kujenga Wellness Team hosted the 3rd Let’s Talk Cafe. In this cafe, we focused on the needs of youth within their lives, their families, navigating anti-Black racism, addressing their mental health needs, and forging healthy…
Our first activity, began with the Let’s Talk Cafe. It was an opportunity for us to present the project, and hear from your perspective about the issues that impact your lives. It is also an opportunity for us to grow…
Buzz words and terms that many lay people do not understand nor know how to apply these terms into their daily lives. Defining Anti-Black Racism Watch our video: Why do we March? narrated by Jordanna and Samantha, MSW students from…
When your mental health requires specialized treatment or intervention, it is important to seek support immediately. Everyone has experienced periods of un-wellness within their lives, and while there is stigma about accessing support there is no shame in seeking support…
In Ontario, mental health supports are widely available in multiple supports & avenues. Understanding what services are available is key to learning how to find the best services for you, your children and your family. Your mental health is an…
On August 12, 2020, we hosted our 2nd edition of the series called, “Let’s Talk Virtual Cafe”. The Talk is partially a focus group designed to learn more from the community about what is needed for family interventions and second, to create…
We have spent the past few months, June 2020 to now talking about anti-Black racism. We have witnessed the horror of Mr. Floyd’s murder, and have fought for justice for many Black youth, men and women killed by the police…
In August 2020, we started a series called, “Let’s Talk Virtual Cafe”. The Talk is partially a focus group designed to learn more from the community about what is needed for family interventions and second, to create a safe space…