Ometz school workshops are a powerful tool to help children and teens navigate their preschool, elementary and high school years. We also offer workshops for teachers, school personnel and parents. Professionals facilitate a variety of workshops with the goal of students and adults alike becoming more social, empathic and safe. Whenever necessary, due to public health guidelines, meetings will be held virtually instead of in the classroom.
Topics for preschools: managing stress and anxiety; social skills.
Topics for elementary schools: managing stress and anxiety; conflicts and their resolution; social skills; Internet safety; study skills; body image and self-esteem; alcohol, smoking, vaping and drug awareness; puberty awareness; loss and bereavement; transition into high school; healthy relationships; consent and boundaries.
Topics for high schools: managing stress and anxiety; transitions: starting high school; puberty/sexuality; alcohol, smoking, vaping and drug awareness; conflicts and their resolution; body image and self-esteem; introduction to mindfulness; Internet safety; study skills; leadership training; loss and bereavement; financial literacy; transitions: leaving high school; summer jobs; gateway to careers; healthy relationships; consent and boundaries.
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Topics for teachers, school personnel and parents can cover any of the above, or be tailored to your needs.
Meet our head workshop facilitator, Regina :
Regina has worked with children and youth of all ages in her work with Ometz Group Services. She works in Ometz's Groups Department to promote wellness and resilience in schools and communities while supporting professionals and parents. Regina is passionate about child development and strenghtening community relationships. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mcgill University.
Express yourself! If you can't find the topic you're interested in in the list above, the Ometz Agency can create a customized program just for you.
To schedule a workshop, submit an idea, or for more information, click here. :
Ometz also sets up discussion groups that offer parents a safe, informal and confidential platform to discuss and examine various parenting issues and coping strategies, in order to bring out the best in their child and themselves. Click here to learn more.
