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[FB Live] Kinship and Permanency: Discussions from
BC & Ontario, with Faireness4CRR
Nov
29

[FB Live] Kinship and Permanency: Discussions from
BC & Ontario, with Faireness4CRR

This Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month, join us for an impactful panel discussion in collaboration with Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives, where experts and lived-experience voices will delve into the crucial issues facing kinship caregivers and permanency. With participants from British Columbia and Ontario, we'll explore differences in policies, supports, and challenges, highlighting the unique experiences of kinship families across province

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The Reading Nook—What happened to you? By Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
Feb
8

The Reading Nook—What happened to you? By Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

Join our book club as we discuss What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry.

Have you ever wondered "Why did I do that?" or "Why can't I just control my behavior?" Others may judge our reactions and think, "What's wrong with that person?" When questioning our emotions, it's easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It's time we started asking a different question.

Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”

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