Parent and Guardian Community Support Sessions

Context: In the past several weeks the children, families and communities of North End Halifax and North Preston have witnessed and been exposed to traumatic events involving the loss of life of several young Black men in those communities. To support our learners and their families, HRSB has partnered with several Black health care professionals (Clinical Social Workers and Psychologist) skilled in the area of trauma from a culturally relevant lens. They will provide service and supports to help meet the needs of our children and families.
Sessions are open to parents/guardians and other community members affiliated with our families of schools. They are family centered, and will take a race and trauma-informed approach to offering care.

Our first step is to offer support sessions at the following locations:

Wed May 11:     Joseph Howe School                6:30-8:30 Lana MacLean &Robert Wright, MSW, RSW
Mon May 16:     Joseph Howe School                12:00-12:50 Kim Bernard & Clara Coward, MSW, RSW
Tue May 17:       St. Joseph’s A McKay               12:00-12:55 Lana MacLean &Robert Wright, MSW, RSW
Thurs May 19:     Nelson Whynder                       6:30-8:30 Lana MacLean, MSW & Dr. Jason Chatman, PhD.
Tue May 24:      Joseph Howe School                6:00-8:00 Lana MacLean &Robert Wright, MSW, RSW
 

Agenda:
• Welcome and Introductions
• Setting up Safe Space /Ongoing Open discussion
• Recent Events and Losses
• What is and how does Trauma impact on us, our parenting and our community?
• Do you feel like you’re walking on Eggshells? Feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Small steps  to change - skills and supports
• Self-care and Parenting
• Next Steps