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Workshops for Children and Youth

EveryMind offers free, in-person workshops for youth at our main office at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y6 or virtually via Zoom throughout the year. Each workshop is a one-time, 1.5-hour session designed to:

  • Give youth a space to discussion topics that are relevant to them, and
  • Foster opportunities for youth to share their opinions and build connections with other youth.

Details of these workshops are below. To register, use the “Register” buttons or call 905-451-4655 and a member of the WhereToStart.ca team will be happy to assist you.

Being In the Here and Now: Mindfulness

  • Do you find yourself often on autopilot, constantly doing multiple things at the same time and feeling disconnected?
  • Do you find yourself focused on the past or the future instead of being in the present moment?

Learn skills to help you be more present and reduce self criticism. Learn and practice “being mode” instead of “doing mode”.

Thursday, Oct 2 (for youth ages 14-17)
4:30pm-6:00pm – In-person at The Dam Youth Drop-In Centre (6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga)

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Tuesday, Nov 4 (for youth ages 16-20)
6:00pm-7:30pm – Virtual via Zoom

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Sitting in the “ugh”: Crisis Survival Skills

  • Do you ever find yourself struggling with stress, emotions and urges, or have difficulty managing these emotions?
  • Do you feel emotions more intensely or easily than most people?

Learn helpful strategies to calm yourself down from hard emotions such as anger, sadness, and /or anxiety.

Thursday, Oct 9 (for youth ages 14-17)
4:30pm-6:00pm – In-person at The Dam Youth Drop-In Centre (6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga)

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Tuesday, Nov 11 (for youth ages 16-20)
6:00pm-7:30pm – Virtual via Zoom

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You’re Right, I’m Right: Handling Conflict

  • Do you find yourself often in conflict with family and friends?
  • Want to learn how to navigate difficult conversations?

Learn to navigate conflict. Find ways to balance acceptance and change.

Thursday, Oct 16 (for youth ages 14-17)
4:30pm-6:00pm – In-person at The Dam Youth Drop-In Centre (6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga)

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Tuesday, Nov 18 (for youth ages 16-20)
6:00pm-7:30pm – Virtual via Zoom

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Feelings First Aid: Navigating Emotions

  • Do your emotions often get the best of you?
  • Want to learn about how to respond instead of react to them?

Learn to sit with and cope with difficult emotions and reduce the negative impacts of these emotions. Learn about the purpose of emotions, how to respond instead of reacting, and how to move from dysregulation to regulation.

Thursday, Oct 23 (for youth ages 14-17)
4:30pm-6:00pm – In-person at The Dam Youth Drop-In Centre (6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga)

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Tuesday, Nov 25 (for youth ages 16-20)
6:00pm-7:30pm – Virtual via Zoom

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Respect & Protect: Building Better Relationships

  • Do you have difficulty with communicating with others?
  • Are you struggling to maintain self-respect and assertiveness in relationships?

Learn how to ask for what you want and say no. Learn to manage conflict and repair relationships.

Thursday, Oct 30 (for youth ages 14-17)
4:30pm-6:00pm – In-person at The Dam Youth Drop-In Centre (6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga)

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Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025 (for youth ages 16-20)
6:00pm-7:30pm – Virtual via Zoom

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Helpful Reminders:

  • EveryMind is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all children, youth and families who use our services, and we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will ask you to tell us how we can make your experience better when you register.
  • Children, youth and caregivers can participate in multiple groups, but due to high demand, each individual group may only be attended once.
  • These workshops are designed to support youth and space is limited. If you are a professional, please consider attending one of our workshops for caregivers instead.

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