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SUMMARY:ADHD – The Real Deal
DESCRIPTION:ADHD doesn’t just affect the person living with ADHD — it also affects those around them. As parents of kids living with ADHD\, we can benefit from learning what ADHD is and how to support our kids. Learn from Dr. Duncan\, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist\, as he dispels some myths and explains how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does. \nJoin us and other families for this video presentation and discussion that’s facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker. \n6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (British Columbia)\n7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/adhd-the-real-deal-3/
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SUMMARY:When Our Children Hurt Inside: Nurturing Awareness and the Power of Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Younger children can experience emotional pain that they don’t yet have the words to describe. Sometimes this shows up as statements about not wanting to be here or behaviours that look like self‑injury. This gentle\, supportive session may help parents and caregivers understand why these moments happen\, what they may mean\, and how to respond with calm connection. Together we’ll explore how small moments of being seen\, heard\, and supported can make a big difference in a child’s safety and well‑being. \nThis webinar offers a compassionate look at how children under 12 experience and express deep distress—including suicidal thoughts or self‑injury behaviours\, and keeping connection at the centre. The emphasis throughout is on hope\, relationship\, and simple moments of caring presence. \nWe want to hear your questions about this topic. To help guide the speaker’s content\, please share your questions when you register. There will not be a live question-and-answer session during the event. This event will be hosted online. \nMeet our Speaker: \nKatie DeReus is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience as both a teacher and an Elementary School Counsellor. In her role as Vice President of Professional Development for the BC School Counsellors Association\, Katie champions greater awareness and understanding of the struggles faced by children under 12 – not only as a professional immersed in their day-to-day challenges\, but as a parent living them as well. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/when-our-children-hurt-inside-nurturing-awareness-and-the-power-of-relationships/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Safety at Home When Your Child Has a Mental Health Crisis
DESCRIPTION:When our child or youth has had a mental health crisis\, knowing how to keep them safe can be overwhelming. Our concerns can include suicidal thoughts\, self-harming and aggression. Listen to this discussion about some ways that can help us talk to our kids about their safety at home. \nVictoria Keddis hosts a conversation with Lu Ripley\, Director of Community Learning and Engagement at the BC Crisis Centre and Tammy Music\, Family Peer Support Worker at Surrey Memorial Hospital’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit. \nCome together and watch a video presentation and stay for a facilitated conversation by our Family Peer Support Workers. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)\n7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/supporting-safety-at-home-when-your-child-has-a-mental-health-crisis/
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SUMMARY:A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health | Agassiz
DESCRIPTION:How much time should our kids spend on technology? How can we set boundaries that don’t create conflict? Learn some practical solutions to our everyday concerns and challenges around our kids’ use of screens and their mental health. \nJoin us as we learn from Dr. Kristy Goodwin\, Digital Wellbeing and Productivity Researcher\, Speaker\, Author and Consultant. \nThis video presentation will be followed by a facilitated discussion with Corinna Landsberger\, Family Peer Support Worker in Fraser Cascades. \nThis in-person event will be hosted at Kent Elementary School\, 7285 McCullough Rd.\, Agassiz.   \nDoors will open at 6:15pm.  Please join us then to connect\, meet our Family Peer Support Worker and find a seat. The video presentation will begin at 6:30pm. \nPlease note: The event is free.  Registration is required. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nQuestions? Email: corinna.landsberger@familysmart.ca or phone: (604) 425-3669 \n  \nWith gratitude\, FamilySmart would like to acknowledge that this event is being offered by the Integrated Child & Youth Team in Fraser Cascades.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/a-conversation-for-families-about-digital-wellbeing-and-mental-health-agassiz/
LOCATION:Kent Elementary School\, 7285 McCullough Rd\, Agassiz\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:ADHD – The Real Deal | Comox Valley
DESCRIPTION:There are many myths about ADHD and it can be hard to understand how to support our kids who have ADHD. Join us as we listen to Dr. Don Duncan\, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist\, dispel the myths\, learn how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does\, and talk about medications for ADHD. \nThis video presentation will be followed by a facilitated discussion by the Family Peer Support Workers in Comox Valley. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nWe will be hosting this in-person event at: Mark Isfeld Secondary (Multipurpose Room) \nLocation: 1551 Lerwick Rd\, Courtenay \nMap: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWhhMGx2eKT36jxp9 \nThis is an informal opportunity to connect and learn with other families. \nPlease note: The event is free. We would like to ask that you please register as the school is generously offering us space\, and we want to make sure we are ready to welcome you. \nQuestions?: Email: megan.watson@familysmart.ca or phone: 250-890-2393
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/adhd-the-real-deal-comox-valley/
LOCATION:Mark Isfeld Secondary\, 1551 Lerwick Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T200000
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SUMMARY:Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: It’s More Than Overwashing Your Hands
DESCRIPTION:Living with OCD can present unique challenges that affect both our kids and us as families. For those living with it\, simple tasks become overwhelming and disrupt daily life. Join us to discover ways to strengthen our understanding and support our kids living with OCD. \nVictoria Keddis hosts a conversation featuring Dr. Katherine McKenney\, R. Psychiatrist and Director\, Cornerstone Child and Family Psychology Clinic and Kelsey\, a young adult who lives with OCD. \nCome together and watch a video presentation and stay for a facilitated conversation by our FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Workers. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)\n7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-its-more-than-overwashing-your-hands/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:Dr. Ross Greene – Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us for a presentation and Q & A with Dr. Ross Greene as he speaks about how Collaborative and Proactive Solutions can help us show our kids we care about them.   Solving problems together creates connection and allows our children to be a part of finding solutions to what is causing their concerning behaviour. Dr. Greene’s work reminds us that things go better for everyone\, when we solve problems together and that kids do well if they can. \nCollaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is the evidence-based model of care that helps parents and caregivers focus on identifying the problems that are causing concerning behaviors in kids and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. The goal is to foster a problem-solving\, collaborative partnership between adults and kids and to engage kids in solving the problems that affect their lives. As such\, the CPS model is non-punitive and non-adversarial\, decreases the likelihood of conflict\, enhances relationships\, improves communication\, and helps kids and adults learn and display the skills on the more positive side of human nature: empathy\, appreciating how one’s behavior is affecting others\, resolving disagreements in ways that do not involve conflict\, taking another’s perspective\, and honesty. \nPlease submit your question for Dr. Greene about CPS when you register\, he will use these questions for the Q & A component of this event. \nRoss W. Greene\, Ph.D. is the originator of Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)\, as described in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. He also developed and executive produced the documentary film\, The Kids We Lose\, released in 2018. Dr. Greene served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years\, and is now Founding Director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance (www.livesinthebalance.org)\, which aims to disseminate the CPS model and support caregivers through a vast array of free web-based resources; advocate on behalf of kids with concerning behaviors and their caregivers; and advocate for systemic changes to encourage the use of non-punitive\, non-exclusionary interventions. He is currently adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at University of Technology Sydney in Australia. Dr. Greene’s research has been funded by the Stanley Research Institute\, the National Institutes of Mental Health\, the U.S. Department of Education\, and the Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.  He lectures and consults extensively to families\, general and special education schools\, inpatient psychiatry units\, and residential and juvenile detention facilities throughout the world. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/dr-ross-greene-collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221205T200000
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SUMMARY:ADHD - The Real Deal
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us in watching a video by Dr. Duncan\, who will dispel the many myths surrounding ADHD by presenting up to date scientific facts about cause\, prevalence\, diagnosis and treatment. He will explain how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does. \nCome together with other families to watch this video presentation and stay for a facilitated discussion by a FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/adhd-the-real-deal-2/2022-12-05/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:Supporting a Loved One Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use: Education and Resources for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nConcurrent disorders are mental illness and substance use disorders that occur at the same time. When this happens with youth\, parents and families may need help to make sense of the situation\, communicate more effectively with their loved one\, and to find the most appropriate service to assist the youth in making positive changes in their life. Join us at this in-person event to hear about information\, tools\, and strategies for parents and caregivers. \nSpeakers: Isaac Heyes and Michelle Spani are Masters’-level therapists with Fraser Health’s Youth Concurrent Disorders Program\, currently serving youth aged 13-24 who have complex\, severe mental health and substance use challenges. They provide one-to-one counselling sessions\, comprehensive assessments\, crisis stabilization\, professional consultation\, and community education. Isaac and Michelle have extensive backgrounds working with youth and young adults in various mental health and substance use settings\, both within Fraser Health as well as with community service agencies. \nThis in-person event will be hosted at Douglas College’s Coquitlam Campus at 1251 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam. \nDoors will open at 6:00pm.  Please join us to connect\, check out some community resources and find a seat.  The presentation will begin at 6:30pm and will include our speakers and a Q & A Panel with young people and families with lived experience. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS IN-PERSON EVENT\n  \nWith gratitude\, FamilySmart would like to acknowledge the work and contribution of Fraser Health’s Youth Concurrent Disorders Program.  As well as\, the generosity of the Ministry for Child & Family Development for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/supporting-a-loved-one-struggling-with-mental-health-and-substance-use-education-and-resources-for-parents-and-caregivers/
LOCATION:Douglas College\, 700 Royal Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 5Z5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T183000
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SUMMARY:It’s Never Too Late: Healing Parent-Child Relational Stress Using Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWhen we experience relationship challenges with our children\, it can be stressful for all involved\, leaving parents confused\, frustrated\, even walking on eggshells. This one-hour presentation will provide techniques to support parents to heal relational ruptures with kids and teens using an emotion-focused approach. \nCome together with other families to watch this video presentation and stay for a facilitated discussion by a FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n5:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific Standard Time (British Columbia)\n6:00pm to 7:30pm Mountain Standard Time (Alberta) \nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/its-never-too-late-healing-parent-child-relational-stress-using-emotion-focused-family-therapy-efft-2/2022-11-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T194520
CREATED:20220411T173417Z
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SUMMARY:The ABCs of Substance Use and Connecting With Our Kids
DESCRIPTION:Talking about substance use with our kids is important\, but we don’t always know how.  Join us for a conversation with Senior Associates of Youth Substance Use Health Promotion\, a Youth Addiction Counsellor\, and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using. We will focus on the importance of our relationships and staying connected to our kids. \nThis event will not cover chronic use and addiction. \nCindy Andrew is a mother of two\, a former teacher and long time health promoter. She is a senior associate on the team leading The ABCs of Youth Substance Use\, a BC government funded project focused on supporting schools – and by extension\, parents and caregivers\, in addressing substance use with youth. A former program consultant with the Canadian Institute on Substance Use Research\, Cindy also works with a Vancouver Island based school district in supporting their health promoting schools related efforts\, which includes connecting with and support parents and caregivers. \nAngela Lawrence is a parent of 2\, a certified educator and a registered clinical counsellor. Angela works to support youth who present with substance use issues. \nArt Steinmann brings over 40 years of experience in substance use policy\, education\, program development\, advocacy and health promotion work. Art is a Senior Associate\, Youth Substance Use Health Promotion\, Bunyaad Public Affairs Inc. From 2005 – 2021 Art was the co-founder\, co-developer and Manager of Substance Use Health Promotion and SACY (Supporting and Connecting Youth) for the Vancouver School Board. \nVictoria Keddis is a FamilySmart Practice Manager & Facilitator. Victoria is a mom of two adult children and is grateful for the teachings of her children along the way. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER\n  \nWith gratitude\, FamilySmart would like to acknowledge the generosity of Johnny’s Heart of Gold and the work and contribution of Bunyaad Public Affairs.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/the-abcs-of-substance-use-and-connecting-with-our-kids/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T194520
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SUMMARY:Building Connection With Our Kids When It Feels Impossible
DESCRIPTION:An honest conversation with parents and caregivers who are struggling to connect with their kids. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Join FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Workers and we will share strategies to build\, and rebuild\, connections even when it is complex. This conversation is facilitated by parents with lived experience. \nDiane Evans\, FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker\, BC Children’s Hospitals Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre. \nTammy Music\, Family Smart Parent Peer Support Worker\, Surrey Memorial Hospital’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit (CAPSU) and Short Term Assessment Response Treatment (START) Fraser North. \nVictoria Keddis\, Manager & Facilitator\, FamilySmart. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/building-connection-with-our-kids-when-it-feels-impossible/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T194520
CREATED:20220411T173115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T173115Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Never Too Late: Healing Parent-Child Relational Stress Using Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
DESCRIPTION:With Dr. Adele Lafrance\, Ph.D. \nAdele Lafrance\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical psychologist\, author\, scientist\, and developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities\, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She has published extensively in the field of psychotherapy\, emotion and health\, including a clinical manual to support families published by the American Psychological Association. She has also written a popular parenting book titled: What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work\, and provides practical resources to parents and adult influencers at no cost at www.mentalhealthfoundations.ca. \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/its-never-too-late-healing-parent-child-relational-stress-using-emotion-focused-family-therapy-efft/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220316T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T194520
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SUMMARY:ADHD - The Real Deal
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nEVERY MONTH\, WE HOST EVENTS FOR FAMILIES CALLED ‘IN THE KNOW’. WE WATCH A VIDEO AND SHARE EXPERIENCES AND STRATEGIES THAT HELP IN THE HARD MOMENTS. WE HELP FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING OUR UNDERSTANDING AND CONNECTION WITH OUR KIDS. \nJoin us in watching a video presentation by Dr. Duncan\, who will dispel the many myths surrounding ADHD by presenting up to date scientific facts about cause\, prevalence\, diagnosis and treatment. He will explain how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does. Come together with other families for a facilitated discussion by Parent Peer Support Workers. \nMarch 16\, 2022 at 5:00pm PST\nMarch 24\, 2022 at 12:00pm PST\nMarch 28\, 2022 at 6:30pm PST\nMarch 29\, 2022 at 5:00pm PST \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/adhd-the-real-deal/2022-03-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T194520
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SUMMARY:What to Say to Kids (and Teens) When Nothing Seems to Work
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nConnect and Learn With Us.  An Event for Families and Caregivers. \nJoin us for a live presentation and Q & A with Dr. Ashley Miller\, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist\, Family Therapist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Miller will share quick and effective strategies to help your child and you weather difficult moments in a way that strengthens resilience and relationships. \nDr. Ashley Miller loves working with children\, teens and families daily\, helping them to reconnect to their own strengths and to each other. She is also the co-author with Dr. Adele Lafrance of What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/what-to-say-to-kids-and-teens-when-nothing-seems-to-work/
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SUMMARY:In the Know | Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up as Anger
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nEvery month\, we host events for families called ‘in the know’. We come together and share experiences and strategies that help in the hard moments. We help focus on strengthening our understanding and connection with our kids. \nJoin us as we answer questions families have asked about the relationship between anger and anxiety. We’ll share experiences and strategies that can help in the hard moments and focus on strengthening our relationship with our children when those have passed. \nThe video we will be watching\, followed by a discussion with the Parent Peer Support Worker is “Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up as Anger.” \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/in-the-know-parenting-when-anxiety-shows-up-as-anger/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220110T120000
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SUMMARY:Help for the Hard Times | January & February Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nIt’s really tough to be going through hard stuff with a child or youth who is struggling with their mental health and they end up in crisis – and we want to help you. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. \nHelp for the Hard Times workshops are facilitated by parents with lived experience. The workshops are hosted online and include a one-on-one video conference or phone call with a Facilitator. \nTopics\nSession 1: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 1)\nSession 2: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 2)\nSession 3: How to take care of yourself and family after a crisis\nSession 4: How to find the resources you need \nCLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION \nHelp for the Hard Times workshops are facilitated by parents with lived experience. The workshops are hosted online and include a one-on-one video conference or phone call with a Facilitator.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/help-for-the-hard-times-january-february-sessions/2022-01-10/
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