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FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

  • Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation.
  • Learning Explorations: Free online sessions that offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics. 
 

NOTE: FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by phone. If you need assistance registering, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.   

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Little Nomad Adventures | Kitsilano

Join us for a unique monthly hiking experience where we'll explore interesting neighborhoods. We will be exploring Kitsilano. Normal walk: 4km to 5km. Even if it rains, this experience will take place. After this experience ends, join Hao’s experience to enjoy the Khatsahlano Party. What Will You Do? We will be walking, talking, exploring and […]

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Complex Health

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a […]

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Compassion Circle

Join us for an online compassion circle experience! We will share stories in a mindful way and listeners will be invited to share some empathetic responses to support the storyteller and build connection. In our compassion circle, a few people will be invited to share stories in a mindful way and listeners will be invited […]

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Reactive Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs. As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming […]

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.   CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]

Welcome to Autism: First Steps with Nancy

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the ASN's Executive Director, Nancy Walton, to talk about the first steps in your child's Autism journey. Quick start and tips for your newly diagnosed preschooler or grade school-age child. Where do you start? How can the Autism Support Network help you? The weeks and months after […]

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Cinema Therapy Watch Party: laugh, learn, go deep

Are you interested in learning about psychology or analyzing characters from movies and TV? The YouTube channel Cinema Therapy does both in an interesting and entertaining way. Host Sarah S invites you to join the Cinema Therapy watch party and share your own insights. Let’s laugh, learn, and go deep together! What Will You Do? […]

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Newly Diagnosed Autism

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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like […]

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Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling, (ECE/parent), and Heather […]

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Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]

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Curiosity Trip: Vancouver Hackspace

Hackspace 1601 Venables St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Limited spots available - please book early! We'll meet Janet to explore the Vancouver Hack Space and learn about their creative community! We’ll also check out their tiny cinema and draw a pattern for their laser cutter so you can have a memento! Located on Venables St, near Commercial Drive. What Will You Do? We […]

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Spores & Spikes

Behind all that we do are ideas! Explore the big ideas from A - Z at the heart of Curiko - ideas around flourishing. Each week Sarah Schulman will introduce a big idea and offer up a prompt. We’ll talk about the ideas and prompt in the process build a shared spirit of camaraderie, curiosity, […]

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