WORKSHOPS
Empower, Engage, Equip: SEL Well-being Workshops
Our workshops are designed to support the social and emotional well-being of young people in Grades 1-12. Whether you’re a school, community group, or child and youth agency, our sessions offer a safe and supportive space for young people to explore important topics, develop healthy coping strategies, and build stronger relationships with themselves and others.
Grounded in the SAFE (Sequenced, Active, Focused, and Explicit) approach and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) Framework, our workshops combine evidence-informed concepts and strategies with real-life situations. Each session is interactive, age-appropriate, and intentionally crafted to engage young people while addressing key areas such as:
- Mental health and emotional regulation;
- Healthy relationships and conflict resolution;
- Self-esteem and identity;
- Responsible decision-making;
- Goal-setting and more.
We believe in prevention with purpose and intervention with care. Whether it’s a multi-session series or a customized program tailored to your class(es) or group(s) needs, we create a meaningful space for them to learn, connect, and grow.
Available Workshops
We’ve developed a variety of workshops that address the real challenges and opportunities young people face today. Scroll down to explore our available workshops—each one designed to spark conversation, encourage growth, and build essential life skills.
If ever you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out, and we can see what we can tailor to best fit your class(es’) or group(s’) needs.
Grades 1 - 6
Focuses on children’s resiliency, mental well-being and SEL (social and emotional learning) skills development to support them to achieve their full potential.
Topics discussed:
- Emotional regulation;
- Connection between their thoughts, feelings, actions and sensations;
- Healthy relationships and conflict resolution;
- Self-esteem and identity;
Objectives:
- Identify and manage their emotions, worries, and stress;
- Identify and understand boundaries and communication styles;
- Resolve conflicts proactively;
- Develop critical thinking and social skills;
- Know how and where to get help if needed.
Format offered:
- A multi-session series (4-6 sessions) to one grade or age group (i.e. Grade 4 students) or specific classes or groups chosen by the school, community group or agency.
Grades 7 - 12
Focuses on youth resiliency, mental well-being, and SEL (social and emotional learning) skills development to support them in achieving their full potential.
Topics discussed:
- Mental health;
- Anxiety and stress;
- Emotional regulation;
- Communication styles;
- Healthy relationships and conflict resolution;
- Critical thinking and responsible decision-making;
Objectives:
- Identify and manage their emotions, worries, and stress;
- Identify and understand boundaries and communication styles;
- Resolve conflicts proactively;
- Develop critical thinking and social skills;
- Know how and where to get help if needed.
Format offered:
- A multi-session series (4-6 sessions) to one grade or age group (i.e. Grade 10 in Careers class) or specific classes or groups chosen by the school, community group or agency.
- A multi-session series (6-8 sessions) for a group of youth chosen by the school, community group, or agency.
Focuses on youth resiliency, mental well-being and SEL (social and emotional learning) skills development to support them to gain confidence when facing anxiety.
Topics discussed:
- Definition, causes, and impacts of anxiety;
- Connection between their thoughts, feelings, actions and sensations;
- Thinking traps;
- Healthy coping strategies and supports;
Objectives:
- Relate to peers around anxiety;
- Identify and explore their anxiety;
- Learn strategies to better manage their anxiety;
- Take home their own toolkit of strategies;
- Gain more confidence when experiencing anxiety;
- Learn how and where to get help if needed.
Format offered:
- A multi-session series (5 sessions) to a group of youth chosen by the school, community group or agency.
An intake is required to ensure the program is the best fit for the youth.
Upcoming Workshops
Pens & Paint: Grades 7 – 12
- Coming spring 2026 in partnership with YouthNet
- Focuses on using art and creative writing activities to cope with stress and mood.
- Offers a space to talk about challenges, be creative, connect to others and ultimately try out some cool new art mediums as tools for self-expression and self-regulation!
- No art skills required
- An intake appointment is required to ensure the program is the best fit for the youth.
Interested in our workshops?
Let’s work together to support the young people in your school or community group. Reach out today to learn more about our workshops or to book sessions that meet the needs of your class(es) or group(s).
Contact Tanya, Youth Counsellor, to start the conversation – 613-830-4357, ext. 140 or tanya@crcoc.ca. We’d love to be part of your children and youth support network!
