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Inhale. Exhale. Take a moment to breathe to release stress. Today, as we all practice breathing exercises and the year comes to an end, we want to reach the finish line healthy, strong and filled with mindfulness. A good place to start is the Kelty Mental Resource Centre that houses numerous resources for healthy living that was shared with the youth and young adults of the chat. So again, inhale and exhale...let's review!

On the Kelty | Healthy Living webpage are podcasts, videos, blogs, and apps focused on boosting the mental health of an individual. We featured an exciting app that was promoted on the website called Breathr, an IOS and Android app with guidance to practice mindfulness through breathing rhythms, mediation, and customized practices. But, take your time to discover all the helpful and fun resources o the Kelty Mental Resource Centre website. 


The youth and young adults shared excellent recommendations and ways that they practice mindfulness or release stress. Some of these ideas include coloring in drawing books, spending time playing video games, and cooking or eating fun meals like smores! Other great ideas are playing sports, reading books, or expressing yourself with friends and family. So, focus on the little things in life that can easily be taken for granted but can do wonders for your mental health. 

We are excited to host the Partners in Education: Transition Mini-Conference on Nov 14, 2020. The SPAN Youth Coordinator, Johan Mora Valverde, and other facilitators from SPAN will host and support the Youth Track (Ages 14-21). In this session, we will focus on the following topics: Youth Leadership, Building Youth Self Advocacy Skills, and features youth speakers on Leading Your IEP Meeting. 

Are you excited about the upcoming conference? Are you practicing mindfulness, and if so, would you like to share how? Let your voice be heard in our comment section below, under the Resources. We always welcome your feedback. And, be sure to join us on the SPAN Youth Chat next week, Nov. 11 at 3:00-3:30PM. Here is a fun idea, bring a friend to be part of the youth to youth conversation!


Author,

Jeremy Hayer


Resources:


  1. The SPAN Youth Chat: the-span-youth-chat

  2. Breathr: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/breathr

  3. Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/

  4. Transition Mini-Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/partners-in-education-transition-mini-conference-tickets-125186591465

  5. Subscribe to SPAN's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SPANAdvocacy

  6. Link to SPAN's website: https://spanadvocacy.org/

  7. Link to SPAN’s Youth In the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

  8. We’re here for you!  Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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