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Welcome to another great opportunity to participate in our 2026 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY WEBINAR series. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Allshores, these webinars are being offered free to our community.

Date: May 13, 2026 at 12 – 1pm
Topic: “Supporting Boys’ Mental Health: Building Confidence and Emotional Intelligence”
Presenters: Dr. Leonard Astwood & Richard Campbell

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8oCRTfHwR3iF_Uz7FKWdDg

“Boys don’t cry! Toughen up!” This was a constant refrain for many generations for boys to suppress their emotions and “be strong,” which resulted in generations of adult men who didn’t know how to be vulnerable or express their feelings. These misguided notions of masculinity have proven to be emotionally damaging, and parents today are deliberately seeking to empower boys to share their feelings authentically by encouraging open communication. The presenters will highlight tools to build self-confidence and emotional intelligence, and foster resilience as they navigate their world.

Family Centre presents Parent-Teen Connect! 🌟
Join our 2-week workshop series designed for parents and teens (ages 13-15) to navigate the adolescent years together. Through engaging activities, this programme helps strengthen relationships, improve communication, trust, and real connection.

Don't miss out on connecting with your teenager!
📅 Mondays, May 11 and May 18, 2026
🕔 5:30 PM (Dinner) | 6:00-7:00 PM (Workshop)
📍 Family Centre, Sunshine League House, 27 King Street, Pembroke
Call 232-1116 or visit https://tfc.bm/workshops to register.

Welcome to another great opportunity to participate in our 2026 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY WEBINAR series.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Allshores, these webinars are being offered free to our community.

Date: February 18, 2026 at 12 – 1pm
Topic: “Social Media, Group Chats, Gaming and Growing Up: Navigating Technology with Your Child”
Presenter: Dr. Sandy De Silva & Jahmali Bridgewater, The Family Centre

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_88NH5m8sRr2DDSBvfYfS_A

This presentation explores how social media, group chats, and gaming shape children and teen’s development and wellbeing. The presenters will share practical guidance on managing screen time, navigating online risks, and strengthening parent-child communication to support healthy, age-appropriate technology use.

Co-Parenting & Divorce Family Group – Family Centre Co-Parenting & Divorce Family Group   February 23, 2026 to March 23, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 PM   Family Centre, Sunshine League House, 27 King Street, Pembroke Family Centre presents ‘CO-PARENTING AND DIVORCE’ – a Family Group Workshop Series! Are you separated or divorced with children? Do you ...

Be Bold! Be You! 🚀
Family Centre is excited to launch a new therapeutic group for teen males ages 14–16, focused on building confidence, strengthening relationship skills, and supporting positive decision-making.

This four-session group runs Tuesdays from January 20 – February 10 2026, 4:00–5:30 PM, and offers a supportive environment for self-reflection, growth, and peer connection.

Spaces are limited and advance registration is required. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact our team to register:

Ge’Von Greaves
Senior Family Support Specialist
📞 232-1116 ext 2042
✉️ [email protected]

Jahmali Bridgewater
Community Support Worker
📞 232-1116 ext 2039
✉️ [email protected]

💙 Learn more: https://tfc.bm/workshops/bebold-beyou

Join us this fall for “Girl Code” at Family Centre! This fun and empowering peer group for girls ages 12-14 will explore self-esteem and relationships to help increase girls’ coping and self-expression skills. Girl Code helps to boost girls’ confidence, self-awareness, and decision-making skills in a safe and supportive environment.

“Girl Code” is designed to address the challenges teen girls face today, helping them to make informed and positive life choices. The primary focus will be on relationships and self-esteem. Our sessions will guide participants in identifying, understanding, and managing intense emotions through healthy self-expression and the development of effective coping skills. Additionally, we will explore decision-making techniques using problem-solving strategies.

Family Centre Counselling Team Leader, Rishèe Paschal shares, “When girls voice their ideas and opinions in a safe environment, it strengthens their confidence and encourages a positive identity. This enhances their self-awareness and strengthens their ability to make good choices.”

Parents/Guardians, register your young person by filling out the inquiry form or calling Family Centre at 232-1116. Let’s help our girls navigate life with confidence!

Join the Ministry of Health for a special screening of Inside Out 2—a heartwarming and powerful film exploring emotions and adolescence.

🗓 Saturday, May 17, 2025
📍 BUEI Tradewinds Auditorium
⏰ Check-In starts at 4:00 PM

This free event is open to young people aged 10–15 and their families, and includes a post-movie panel with mental health advocates sharing practical tools for emotional well-being.

Come for the movie, stay for the conversation—let’s support youth mental health and reduce stigma, together.