Youth Focused Workshop SeriesThe following workshops are designed for those who work with youth in a professional or voluntary capacity and are facilitated by AFM prevention and education staff. They are only offered in Winnipeg. There is a $25 registration fee per workshop. If you are interested in attending any of these workshops please call (204) 944-6235 for information on the dates, times, and location of upcoming workshops. See below for a list of workshops currently being offered.
 This introductory workshop is based on the belief that youth are capable of changing and that helpers can positively influence the process of change. It utilizes the principals of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Participants will explore effective strategies for intervening with youth presenting with problematic alcohol, other drug, or gambling involvement. In addition, the workshop will look at techniques for addressing the resistance to change that often accompanies this behaviour.At this workshop, you will learn about gambling and its attraction for youth. Participants will learn about the risks of gambling for teens, the signs of problem gambling, prevention and intervention strategies as well as where help is available. AFM has developed a series of classroom sessions to assist middle years students with their decision making at this crucial time. The objectives of these classroom sessions are consistent with many of the outcome objectives in the health curriculum for grade seven (7) students. Middle years educators will have the opportunity to learn the characteristics of effective prevention programs, the content of this program, information about drugs & alcohol as well as how to deliver this program in your schools. A copy of the “It’s Up to You” program binder is included. In this fun-filled, interactive workshop, you will learn how to bring “fun” strategies into the helper/counsellor arena. Young people who are involved with alcohol or other drugs are meeting a variety of needs through their use. To prevent or reduce harm associated with substance use, youth must have alternative, healthy ways to meet their needs. Leisure and Recreation Education supports youth to develop some of the skills needed to live healthy lifestyles. Participants will leave with practical, activity-based strategies that can be used with youth in an engaging way. . Many young people are impacted by the substance use or gambling of someone close to them. This workshop will provide participants with information about family functioning and characteristics of youth affected by someone else’s harmful or dependant involvement with substances or gambling. Participants will leave with tools and strategies to support these youth. This workshop will introduce participants to basic facilitative principles and leadership skills needed to deliver a psycho-educational group with youth who have alcohol, drug or gambling involvement. This information may be pertinent to psycho-educational groups with other focuses. This intensive 3 day workshop uses a combination of educational & experiential approaches where participants will learn about types of groups, stages of group development, qualities of an effective facilitator, group member roles, problem behaviours in groups, and managing difficult situations. The workshop will provide opportunities for participants to role play and put what they learn into practice. |
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