Resiliency Workshop to Help Adults Help Youth
For Release #06-226
November 20, 2006
WHITEHORSE - Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers announced today that Alcohol and Drug Services branch is organizing a presentation aimed at helping kids resist alcohol and drug addiction.
The two-hour presentation, titled "Nurturing Nature of Support," will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Gold Rush Inn in Whitehorse.
"As part of the Yukon government’s overall Substance Abuse Action Plan, it is important to provide addictions awareness and educational resources to the Yukon public," Cathers said.
"Understanding how we can help our young people to resist alcohol and drug addictions is a key element in helping them to lead healthy, productive lives."
Staff from Prevention Services will discuss how to help youth build on existing strengths to remain addictions free. The presentation will focus on resiliency, which addresses the reasons why some people who, in spite of difficult circumstances in their childhood, overcome these hardships to build strong, fulfilling lives in adulthood.
A workshop on Resiliency Theory will be delivered to helping professionals the day before the public presentation.
The public information session is open to anyone interested in learning more about increasing support for the youth in their life, or for anyone interested in making a positive difference in the life of a child.
Please see attached backgrounder on Resiliency Theory.
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