Webinars
As the community resource and educational branch of Pine River Institute, The Centre for Family Initiatives works with families, educators, and clinicians to provide effective tools and strategies to promote youth mental wellness, based on our successful model that is backed by years of rigorous outcome research and evaluation.
Since the Centre’s inception in 2021, we have delivered dozens of webinars to thousands of participants. The overwhelmingly positive response in our surveys signals a powerful interest in, and need for, the knowledge and skills that Pine River has developed in our more than 16 years working with vulnerable youth and their families.
Pine River has partnered with schoolboards including Simcoe County District School Board, Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board and more to deliver webinar series for caregivers that cover topics like: Worry or Anxiety, Child Emotional Development, and Understanding Gaming and Screen Time Addiction.
Our webinars are led by CFI@PRI Director, Amanda Lamb. Amanda is a registered Relational Psychotherapist who has worked with vulnerable youth and their families at Pine River for more than a dozen years.
To learn more about the Pine River program, please visit Our Programs page.
Current School Boards Partnerships
Interested in hosting a webinar for your community?
Pine River Institute's Centre for Family Initiatives can offer a series of webinar topics for your school, community, or workplace
Positive Parenting Webinar Topics
Cellphones and Vaping
What do these new regulations mean for you and your child? Understanding how the new PPM 128 and what caregivers can do to support youth success.
Worry or Anxiety?
Understanding what’s normal and when to get more help. Learn how to talk to your child about their emotions without enabling harmful behaviour.
Gaming and Screen Time. Is it an Addiction?
Understand the impact of excessive screen time and gaming on children’s development and well-being. Learn practical strategies to set healthy boundaries, foster balanced technology use, and support your child in maintaining a positive relationship with digital media.
School Avoidance
More and more youth are struggling to stay engaged in school. What motivates kids to attend and how can parents help?
Building our 'Stretch' Zone
Understanding our comfort, stretch, and panic zones, and helping our children recognize theirs, builds resilience and communication. This concept guides parents on when to push their kids and when to provide safety through connection.
Child Emotional Development
How do kids mature and why it matters for mental health. Learn how Pine River looks at social/emotional development as a key indicator of mental health.
To learn more about these webinars, or to speak to a member of our team to discuss your specific needs and interest, please contact [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
To register as an individual, please visit our Upcoming Events.
If you would like to submit a request to have webinar series presented for your school, community, or workplace, please fill out the webinar request form, found here.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
We are always open to cater presentations to your specific needs or circumstance. If you do not see a topic listed that suits your needs and require tailoring for your audience, please reach out to our Coordinator at: [email protected].
While we cannot guarantee we can offer your topic of interest, we will do our best to work with you to provide a valuable educational experience for your audience.
Typically, our webinars run for an hour, with and open Q and A session following the presentation.
To learn more about the Pine River program, you can visit our Admissions Page. If you would like to speak with someone about the program, please contact our Admissions Manager, through [email protected]