Does your child have difficulty focusing? Does your child have difficulty following directions? Does your child have difficulty handling strong emotions? If you said” yes” to one or more of these questions, your child might be having difficulties with executive function. Executive function can impact working memory, flexible thinking and self-control. And, it can affect all aspects of life at school and at home
In this 10-week interactive course, parents and caregivers will learn about executive function, how executive function affects children and teens, and, they will learn tools and strategies to help their children increase these skills.
Through a combination of psychoeducation, self-reflection, role-play, real-life practice and experimentation, participants will gain insight and skills to help their young people be more successful. In between sessions, participants will have an opportunity to practice applying the strategies in their own lives.
Topics include:
Inhibition, Emotional Regulation, Motivation, Attention, Shifting, Working Memory, Planning, Organization, and self-monitoring
Begins Thursday January 9th, 2025 - 10 weeks
Date: Thursday January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 7 & 28, 2025
(No session on March 14th & 21st)
Time: 3:30pm PST/ 4:30pm MST/ 6:30pm -8pm EST/ 7:30pm AST Where: Virtual on Zoom
Begins Friday January 10th, 2025 - 10 weeks
Date: Friday January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March7 & 21, 2025
(No session on March 14th)
Time: 12pm PST/ 1pm -2:30pm MST/ 3pm EST/ 4pm AST
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Please note that this program is refundable up to 7 days before the program starts. Once the program begins, registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.
Dr. Megan Smith
Dr. Megan Smith is the creator of the REFOCUS program. She is a school and clinical child psychologist in Toronto, who specializes in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and related conditions. She has extensive experience providing training and workshops to health and education professionals, as well as community and government organizations across Canada. In addition to the REFOCUS program, Dr. Smith also developed a training program for educators, “ADHD in the Classroom: Supporting Student Success,” for the Geneva Centre for Autism. This program is offered on their Sonderly platform, which is an educational and training platform for professionals seeking to learn more about autism and mental health. Dr. Smith also serves on the Advocacy Committee of the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) and is a committed advocate for children, youth, and families impacted by ADHD. Dr. Smith is a proud member of the ADHD community and parent to two incredible children with ADHD.
Tanya Keto
Tanya has over 25 years of experience working with struggling students and their families as a teacher, a learning strategist, a guidance counsellor, and an educational psychologist. Now as Director of Avery Family and School Psychology Services, she specializes in conducting psychoeducational assessments, including assessing and treating neurodevelopmental disabilities such as ADHD and Learning Disabilities (LD). She is also a sessional university instructor and the University of Calgary, where she teaches about Learning Disabilities as part of the Master of Education program as well as a parent coach for the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada.
Throughout her career, she has focused on working with individuals with ADHD and Learning Disabilities. She regularly provides coaching, education, and mentorship for educators, caregivers, employers, and specialists around these two neurodevelopmental disabilities. With a unique ability to combine her real-world experiences with professional practice, Tanya approaches her work from a place of empathy, insight, and expertise to set everyone up for success.
