SJASD's Educational Support Services (ESS) team periodically develops and hosts Staying Well Workshops to support families in the Division. These virtual and free workshops support the mental health and wellbeing of students and their families. Topics include, but are not limited to dyslexia, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, academic success, and resilience. All SJASD caregivers with concerns in this area are encouraged to sign up. Browse the upcoming workshops below or review past recorded videos.
2026–27 Workshop Series
The following workshops have been planned for the 2026–27 school year.
Substance Use Amongst Teens: Prevention and Support Through a Harm Reduction Approach
October 8, 2026, 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Presenter: Haley Plesh, SJASD ESS
Social Worker
Join us for an informative session that explores current trends in teen substance use, including vaping, alcohol, and marijuana. Parents will learn practical strategies for starting conversations about substance use, ways to help prevent use, and supportive approaches for managing concerns if their child is already experimenting with or using substances. This workshop will provide valuable tools and resources to help families navigate these challenges with confidence and understanding.
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Additional workshop information for the 2026–27 year will be posted soon.
Browse Past Staying Well Workshops
Over the last few years, SJASD has been developing and hosting Staying Well Workshops to support the wellbeing and mental health of SJASD students and their families. Check out the past workshops below or browse through our Staying Well Playlist on SJASD's YouTube Channel.
