Ross A. Laird

I will be making several public presentations in the coming months. Below is the short list of events:

April 22, 1pm to 4:30pm
Mentorship for Youth
Richmond City Hall

In this workshop, participants will learn how and why mentorship is the key to healthy development for youth. Good mentorship promotes resilience, reduces interpersonal conflict, enhances well-being (for everyone) and diminishes the developmental susceptibility of youth to challenges such as addiction, obesity, and isolation.

April 30, 7pm to 9pm
BCACC Counsellor’s Cafe

I will read from the new book on addictions and will discuss the themes surrounding the rise and persistence of addictions in our society. Particular focus will be on the root causes of addiction, the surprising links between early childhood and later addictive behaviour, and the ways in which adult addiction is a mirror of the inner life. Also, I will explore the types of support and care (from parents, spouses, siblings, friends) that are most likely to assist the addicted in discovering a path of healing.

May 28, 1pm to 2:30pm
David Berman Conference
Coast Plaza Hotel

More from the new book, with emphasis on mental health, mentorship, wellness, and professional interventions.

May 30, 9am to 11am
David Thompson High School

A workshop for teachers on technology addictions: their cause, effects, and resolution. The emphasis will be on interventions for teens, and developmental themes for kids of all ages.

July 3, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
(10 Tue/Thurs evenings, plus Saturday July 12)
VCC City Centre campus

Basic Counselling Skills course for those interested in personal and professional development and/or a career in the social services.

November 12, 1pm to 5pm
Jack Hirose conference

A workshop on mentorship for youth, with particular emphasis on creativity and interdisciplinary approaches.
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If you are interested in any of the above, drop me a line.