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CanLearn Friends

Some kids have trouble building healthy peer relationships and understanding and dealing with emotions. We can help!

The CanLearn Friends program is a FREE program for students in grades 4, 5 and 6, focusing on the development of positive relationships and coping skills.

Our facilitators work with twelve students selected by your school team. Students will learn and practice skills related to:

  • maintaining friendships
  • improving confidence
  • communication
  • assertiveness
  • dealing with bullying and conflict
  • strategies for managing emotions

 

Sessions are held at the school and are offered twice per week for 1.5 hours per session.

Sessions run for a total of eight weeks from October to December, January to March and April to June.

 

 

CanLearn Teen Talk

Adolescence is a unique stage of life with rapid growth and development. We can help!

CanLearn Teen Talk is a FREE program offered to students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on positive relationships, coping skills and building confidence.

Our facilitators work with eight students selected by your school team. Students discuss and learn about topics such as:

  • relationship skills
  • how to be assertive
  • dealing with bullying and peer conflict
  • expressing feelings appropriately
  • challenging negative thinking
  • using social media wisely and talking about online safety

 

Sessions are held at the school and are offered once per week for one hour per session.

Sessions run for a total of nine weeks from October to December, January to March and April to June.

Have questions? Need more information?

For questions about the program or to bring a program to your school, contact Jaime Gaber, Program Coordinator.

Contact us by email.

Call now at 403-686-9300 ext. 167.