The Newcomer Youth Program at West Neighbourhood House is currently looking for participants to join the new cohort of Youth in Families Leadership Program. The program is set to start on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 4:30PM to 6:00PM via Zoom. There are 5 virtual sessions for newcomer youth.
The Youth in Families Leadership Program aims to support newcomer youth (permanent residents and convention refugee, age 13 to 24) in learning skills and insights about their immigration and settlement experiences. The program has an emphasis on the issues of family reunification in Canada and newcomer challenges and resiliencies.
The program will cover the following 5 topic areas:
1) Identity and belonging
2) Family Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
3) Communication and Healthy Relationships
4) Mindfulness and Self-Care
5) Mental Health and Well-being
Each topic area will be covered each week and will consist of virtual workshop presentations and interactive activities.
For registration and referrals please follow the link:
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